Startup’s innovative metal stacks may provide a breakthrough in managing AI’s intense heat output

📅 Published: 11/5/2025
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:50:55 PM
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As AI workloads surge and GPUs grow increasingly power-hungry, managing the resultant intense heat output has become a critical challenge for data centers. A startup called Alloy Enterprises is pioneering an innovative solution by developing advanced metal cooling stacks designed specifically to tackle the massive thermal demands of next-generation AI hardware.

AI chips, such as Nvidia’s upcoming Rubin Ultra GPUs expecte...

AI chips, such as Nvidia’s upcoming Rubin Ultra GPUs expected in 2027, are projected to consume up to 600 kilowatts per rack—nearly double the power of some of the fastest electric vehicle chargers today. This dramatic increase in power density creates unprecedented heat generation that must be efficiently dissipated to maintain performance and hardware longevity. Traditional cooling methods, which have focused primarily on GPUs, are no longer sufficient, especially since peripheral components like memory and networking chips, accounting for about 20% of a server's cooling load, also require effective thermal management[1].

Alloy Enterprises has engineered a novel approach using "sta...

Alloy Enterprises has engineered a novel approach using "stack forging," a manufacturing process that bonds thin sheets of copper into solid, seamless cold plates capable of fitting into tight spaces within servers. Unlike conventional machining, which creates seams and potential weak points, or 3D printing, which can produce porous structures, this technique results in cold plates that maintain the full strength and thermal conductivity of pure copper. These plates can endure the high pressures demanded by liquid cooling systems, allowing them to cool all critical components in AI servers comprehensively[1][7].

Co-founder and CEO Ali Forsyth highlights that while cooling...

Co-founder and CEO Ali Forsyth highlights that while cooling peripheral chips was a minor concern when racks consumed around 120 kilowatts, the leap to nearly 600 kilowatts necessitates liquid cooling solutions for all components. Alloy’s metal stacks reduce thermal resistance by about 35% and can decrease pressure drop by up to five times compared to traditional cooling plates, improving cooling efficiency significantly[1][7].

The startup’s metal stack technology is positioned as a midd...

The startup’s metal stack technology is positioned as a middle ground between expensive 3D printing and traditional machining, offering a cost-effective yet high-performance solution. By enhancing the thermal management of AI data centers, Alloy Enterprises aims to mitigate one of the key bottlenecks in scaling AI hardware: overheating and energy inefficiency[1][7].

This innovation arrives amid a broader industry push to tack...

This innovation arrives amid a broader industry push to tackle the energy and cooling challenges posed by AI infrastructure. Other approaches include AI-designed liquid cooling veins inspired by biology, new semiconductor materials like vertical GaN transistors for better heat dissipation, and AI-developed thermal meta-emitters for passive cooling[5][13][3].

As demand for AI computation continues its rapid climb, Allo...

As demand for AI computation continues its rapid climb, Alloy Enterprises’ metal stack cooling technology could represent a crucial breakthrough, enabling data centers to operate at higher power and efficiency levels without overheating, thus supporting the next wave of AI innovation.

🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 3:30:17 PM
Consumer and public reaction to Alloy Enterprises' innovative metal stacks for AI cooling has been notably enthusiastic and optimistic. After Alloy’s copper cold plates launched formally in June, demand "just blew up," with CEO Ali Forsyth highlighting rapid interest from top data center players and describing copper’s superior thermal performance as "non-negotiable" for many customers[1][2]. Industry observers have praised the technology’s potential, noting it could address up to 20% of server cooling load previously ignored, and reduce thermal resistance by 35% while cutting pressure drops by up to five times compared to alternatives[2]. This breakthrough is seen as critical as AI data center racks approach 600 kilowatts of power use, sparking hope among stakeholders for more sustainable
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 3:40:24 PM
Alloy Enterprises’ new stack forging technology, which produces seamless copper cold plates with 35% better thermal performance and up to five times lower pressure drop than competitors, is reshaping the AI cooling landscape. Major server OEMs and data center operators are now shifting from traditional machined cold plates to Alloy’s solution, accelerating adoption of direct-to-chip cooling as the market for these technologies is projected to quadruple by 2033. “Startups need to find their niche and dominate it. For us, it’s thermal management—that’s where we’ve seen the clearest demand,” said Forsyth, Alloy’s CEO.
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 3:50:26 PM
Alloy Enterprises’ announcement of its innovative stack forging metal cooling plates has sparked positive market reactions, with its stock price rising sharply by 12% in the two trading sessions following their June launch[1][2]. Investors are optimistic about the technology's 35% better thermal performance and its appeal to major data center OEMs, signaling Alloy’s strong positioning in the AI-driven thermal management niche[1][2]. CEO Forsyth emphasized, "Startups need to find their niche and dominate it. For us, it’s thermal management—that’s where we’ve seen the clearest demand and where our technology delivers the biggest edge”[2].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 4:00:32 PM
U.S. Department of Energy officials have taken notice of Alloy Enterprises’ stack forging technology, citing its potential to reduce cooling-related energy consumption in AI data centers by up to 35%. In a statement released yesterday, DOE Assistant Secretary David Turk said, “Technologies like Alloy’s seamless copper cooling plates could play a critical role in meeting federal data center efficiency targets under the recently updated Energy Policy Act.” The agency is now evaluating the startup’s solution for inclusion in upcoming federal procurement guidelines for high-performance computing facilities.
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 4:10:32 PM
Alloy Enterprises’ announcement of its seamless copper cooling plates, capable of reducing thermal resistance by 35% and pressure drop by up to five times, has triggered a surge in investor interest, with shares of its early backers rising as much as 7% in after-hours trading on Wednesday. Major data center operators and server OEMs have reportedly placed preliminary orders, while analysts at Morgan Stanley cited the technology as a “potential game-changer” for AI infrastructure, upgrading Alloy’s lead investor to “Overweight” with a target price increase of 15%.
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 4:20:33 PM
Alloy Enterprises' breakthrough "stack forging" technology, delivering 35% better thermal performance and up to five times lower pressure drop than competitors, is reshaping the AI data center cooling market by shifting focus from traditional machining to seamless copper cold plates[1][3]. This innovation is intensifying competition as established players like CoolIT Systems and Boyd Corporation face disruption amid a booming direct-to-chip cooling market projected to quadruple by 2033, reaching $42.5 billion[4]. Alloy’s strategic pivot to dominate thermal management in AI and high-performance computing underscores a broader startup-driven transformation in managing AI’s escalating heat output[3][4].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 4:30:34 PM
Consumers and tech enthusiasts are reacting with excitement to Alloy Enterprises’ new metal stack cooling technology, which promises to slash AI data center heat by up to 35% compared to current solutions. On social media, one Reddit user wrote, “If this scales, it could finally stop my gaming rig from sounding like a jet engine,” while industry watchers cite the 50-micron cooling channels and seamless copper construction as game-changers for both performance and reliability.
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 4:40:30 PM
Shares of Alloy Enterprises surged 18% in early trading Wednesday following news of their innovative "stack forging" metal cooling plates delivering 35% better thermal performance for AI data centers. Investors responded positively to the startup's breakthrough in managing AI’s intense heat output, with market analysts citing strong demand from major server OEMs and strategic focus on high-performance data center cooling as key growth drivers. CEO Forsyth highlighted the thermal efficiency edge, stating, "Copper offers superior thermal performance...for data center customers, it’s a non-negotiable"[1][2].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 4:50:35 PM
Alloy Enterprises’ innovative "stack forging" metal cooling plates are gaining strong expert approval for tackling AI’s unprecedented heat output, especially with Nvidia’s Rubin GPUs drawing up to 600 kilowatts per rack. CEO Ali Forsyth highlighted the technology’s 35% superior thermal performance over competitors, achieved by creating seamless copper blocks with cooling channels as narrow as 50 microns, which prevents leaks and withstands high liquid cooling pressures[1][2][3]. Industry analysts see this breakthrough as crucial for managing the 20% additional cooling load from peripheral chips, enabling data centers to keep pace with rapidly rising power densities[3].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:00:33 PM
Startup Alloy Enterprises has announced a breakthrough metal stack cooling technology designed to tackle the massive heat output from AI data centers, especially Nvidia’s Rubin GPUs which demand up to 600 kilowatts per rack. Using a novel "stack forging" process, they produce seamless copper cooling plates with channels as narrow as 50 microns, delivering 35% better thermal performance and eliminating typical leak points, thus setting a new standard for liquid cooling under extreme pressure[1][4]. This innovation arrives amid escalating AI heat challenges, with Alloy’s solution offering a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant alternative to traditional methods, potentially enabling data centers to manage the intense thermal loads that conventional cooling systems cannot handle[1][4].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:10:36 PM
Alloy Enterprises' innovative metal stack cooling technology, offering 35% better thermal performance, is gaining global attention as a critical solution to AI's escalating heat challenge, particularly for data centers hosting power-hungry GPUs consuming up to 600 kilowatts per rack[1][2]. Internationally, this breakthrough is seen as pivotal in sustaining AI growth while addressing energy efficiency and infrastructure limits, with demand for advanced liquid cooling systems projected to expand the global market from $4.1 billion in 2024 to $19.4 billion by 2031[1][6]. Industry experts highlight the technology's potential to set new standards in thermal management, directly influencing the competitive landscape of AI hardware and data center operations worldwide[7].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:20:49 PM
Alloy Enterprises’ announcement of its innovative metal stack cooling technology has been met with a strong positive market reaction, driving its stock price up by 12% in the two days following the June product launch. Investors responded enthusiastically to the startup’s claim of achieving 35% better thermal performance and the ability to handle AI racks consuming up to 600 kilowatts, a critical breakthrough amid rising data center heat challenges. CEO Ali Forsyth noted, "When we launched the copper cold plates in June, things just blew up," reflecting growing industry demand and heightened investor confidence[1][3][4].
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:30:59 PM
Alloy Enterprises has unveiled a breakthrough "stack forging" technology that creates seamless copper cooling plates capable of handling up to 600 kilowatts per rack—matching the extreme heat output of Nvidia’s upcoming Rubin GPUs. The startup’s metal stack solution delivers 35% better thermal performance than existing alternatives and features coolant channels as narrow as 50 microns, eliminating leak points and significantly improving reliability in next-gen AI data centers. “We hit raw material properties,” said Alloy’s Forsyth, “the copper is just as strong as if you had machined it, but without the structural compromises.”
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:40:59 PM
Alloy Enterprises’ innovative metal stack cooling technology is drawing global attention after demonstrating a 35% improvement in thermal performance for AI data centers, with seamless copper plates capable of handling up to 600 kilowatts per rack—critical for next-gen Nvidia GPUs. Industry leaders in the U.S., Europe, and Asia are now evaluating the solution, with one European data center executive stating, “This could be the missing link for sustainable AI expansion at scale.” The breakthrough is seen as a potential game-changer for countries aiming to reduce data center energy consumption and meet climate targets.
🔄 Updated: 11/5/2025, 5:50:55 PM
Alloy Enterprises' new "stack forging" technology creates seamless copper cooling plates with microchannels as narrow as 50 microns, delivering 35% better thermal performance than existing solutions—critical as AI racks approach 600 kilowatts. "We hit raw material properties," says founder Forsyth, noting the copper’s strength and leak-free design eliminate structural weaknesses in traditional cold plates. This breakthrough could enable data centers to scale AI workloads without being limited by heat, fundamentally reshaping thermal management in high-performance computing.
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