Midea Building Technologies Unveils Smart Building Solutions at AHR Expo 2026
Midea Building Technologies Innovates at AHR Expo 2026
In a significant showcase at the AHR Expo 2026, Midea Building Technologies unveiled its integrated smart building solutions under the theme "Smart in One." This presentation highlighted a wide range of cutting-edge technologies designed to cater to the evolving demands of core sectors such as data centers, industrial parks, and commercial buildings.
Highlighted Innovations:
One of the standout products featured was the MagBoost Apex Pro, a centrifugal chiller equipped with magnetic bearings. This advanced chiller represents a leap in HVAC technology, incorporating a patented oil-free magnetic bearing system developed by Midea. This innovative design minimizes mechanical friction, thus enhancing both efficiency and operational reliability. Notably, this unit achieves an impressive IPLV rating of up to 9.71 while utilizing the R1234ze(E) refrigerant. Additionally, its robust construction promises a lifespan of 30 years and operates at a low noise level of just 70 dB(A), all while supporting refrigerants that are more environmentally friendly.
Efficient Data Center Solutions:
As the demand for AI computing and high-density servers continues to rise, effective cooling solutions become paramount. Midea has rolled out a comprehensive thermal control solution specifically designed for data centers. This encompasses high-precision cooling distribution units (CDUs), high-performance fan wall systems, and efficient chillers, all working synergistically to achieve an Energy Usage Effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.2. With multi-level redundancy and advanced sealing technologies, these cooling systems provide continuous reliability and innovation for critical operations.
Intelligent Integration:
The cornerstone of Midea's approach is the Midea iBUILDING, an advanced digital platform that enables smart building management. This platform facilitates seamless connectivity between devices, data, and various scenarios, thus revolutionizing building operations. The award-winning intelligent gateway connects diverse equipment such as VRF systems, heat pumps, and chillers through a single module with multi-protocol support. By integrating BACnet and Modbus protocols, iBUILDING ensures compatibility with existing building management systems (BMS), enhancing overall system functionality.
Applications such as iEasyComfort provide real-time energy consumption insights and monitoring, while iEasyCare focuses on predictive maintenance through real-time fault detection and performance analysis, catering to both end-users and maintenance personnel. These applications significantly contribute to proactive maintenance, energy optimization, and system reliability.
A Holistic Response to Industry Challenges:
Midea's participation at AHR Expo transcends mere product demonstration—it offers a holistic response to industry challenges. As stated by a Midea representative, the "Smart in One" philosophy underscores the importance of interconnected solutions that directly address critical issues related to high energy consumption, operational resilience, and management complexity in vital sectors such as data centers, transportation hubs, industrial parks, and commercial properties. This comprehensive approach positions Midea not only as an equipment supplier but also as a partner in advancing the global construction industry toward a more sustainable and intelligent future.
Through its innovative solutions, Midea Building Technologies is paving the way for smarter buildings that meet the demands of today and the challenges of tomorrow.