Data center factory automation
We don’t make racks. We build the lines that do — at speed.
oVERVIEW
Capital isn’t the constraint. Production is.
The AI infrastructure buildout is the largest industrial expansion in a generation, and it isn’t short on capital. Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle alone have committed more than $650B to 2026 capex, with hundreds of gigawatts more planned behind it. The constraint is converting that capital into shipped, qualified, energized systems.
Manufacturers of racks, servers, busway, and liquid-cooling systems need factory automation that can absorb this demand at hyperscaler speeds, without a proportional increase in scarce skilled labor.
| Statistic | What it shows | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $650B+ | 2026 hyperscaler capex committed by Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle — capital is not the constraint. | Bloomberg, cited via Marketwise (2026) |
| 129 GW | Planned across 670+ hyperscale/colocation projects; 35 GW already under construction in North America. | CSG Talent; iRecruit hyperscale pipeline tracking (2026) |
| 100–250kW+ | Power draw of a modern AI rack, up from 5–15kW for the legacy IT racks most factories were built around. | CoreWeave, Network World, Jabil, Introl (2026) |
| Up to 5 yrs | Typical transformers lead time against an ~18-month facility build. | Sightline Climate, cited via Bloomberg/Yahoo Finance (2026) |
| 30–50% | Timeline reduction from factory-based modular production versus on-site build. | iRecruit, 2026 Hyperscale Data Center report |
| 300,000+ | Additional U.S. electricians needed to meet current demand. | The Agency Recruiting, 2026 Construction Pay Trends |
Why Eclipse
Engineering-grade automation for hyperscaler-speed production
Hyperscalers aren’t just buying components anymore, they’re auditing production systems. McKinsey’s March 2026 analysis of the data center build-out found that reliability and on-time delivery have become table stakes; suppliers now have to prove they can co-engineer alongside hyperscaler teams and take ownership of complex systems on compressed timelines. Eclipse has lived through this exact pattern twice before; EV battery production, nuclear energy production and life sciences where a new platform technology forced suppliers to industrialize precision assembly fast, and the integrators who could co-engineer won the decade.
AI racks broke the old factory
100–250kW liquid-cooled racks need leak-tight assembly and torque traceability that legacy IT factories weren’t designed for.
Co-engineer, don’t quote
Hyperscalers are choosing suppliers who engage at the reference-architecture level, early not vendors waiting for a finished spec to bid against.
One partner, full system
Robotic assembly, leak testing, thermal validation, traceability, and MES under one roof not a stack of bolted-together point solutions.
Proven Expertise at Global Scale
25+ years of precision automation engineering · ~400 engineers across Eclipse’s global facilities · Proven experience in EV battery, nuclear, automotive, consumer, industrial and life sciences platform transitions.
How Eclipse is different
| Comparison | Framing |
|---|---|
| Vs. in-house engineering teams | They’re stretched, building today’s product. Eclipse brings the capacity to industrialize the next two generations in parallel. |
| Vs. regional integrators | They build cells. Eclipse designs the production system end-to-end — including the data and MES layer hyperscalers will audit. |
| Vs. machine builders | They ship equipment. Eclipse ships qualified, validated lines with throughput, yield, and quality guarantees written into the SOW. |
Aurora Platform™ Series
The power of modular factory automation
Speed isn’t just a claim here — it’s built into how Eclipse deploys. The Aurora Platform™ Series is Eclipse’s pre-engineered, modular automation architecture, built on a “Crawl, Walk, run” framework: Aurora Edge™ for a focused, precision qualification cell; Aurora Core™ as a dense, multi-process anchor station; and Aurora Axis™, a scalable backbone that expands in 1–2m increments for high-volume linear production.
For data center infrastructure manufacturers scaling into a demand curve measured in months, not years, that tiered path matters — validate a rack or manifold assembly process on Aurora Edge™, then scale straight into Aurora Axis™ as hyperscaler orders ramp, without re-engineering the line or absorbing a full custom-build timeline. Standardized, repurposable modules also protect capital investment as rack architectures shift from one GPU generation to the next.
Our Expertise
Automation solutions for data center infrastructure manufacturing
Eclipse provides tailored data center factory automation solutions for the manufacturers building the physical backbone of hyperscale, colocation, and edge facilities. From server racks and busway to liquid cooling systems and modular power skids, our systems are engineered for high-precision, high-throughput production while maintaining the electrical safety, quality, and traceability this mission-critical infrastructure demands.
By integrating robotics, vision-guided inspection, and data-driven monitoring, we help infrastructure manufacturers compress lead times, reduce rework, and absorb demand spikes without a proportional increase in skilled labor. Our solutions are scalable and modular.
Key areas of capability include:
Server & rack integration
Automation for assembling, fastening, automated optical inspection (AOI) and integrating server racks, chassis, and containment systems with the repeatability high-density deployments demand.
Power distribution & busbar assembly
Systems for fabricating busway, switchgear, PDUs, and battery/UPS modules that meet strict electrical safety and code requirements.
Liquid cooling systems
Automated assembly and test of CDUs, fill & flush testing, cold plates, manifolds, and coolant distribution hardware for high-density, AI-ready facilities.
Modular & prefabricated construction
Skid-based automation for power, cooling, and mechanical modules, built and factory-tested before they ever reach site.
Cable, fiber & harness assembly
Robotic and vision-guided assembly for structured cabling, fiber harnesses, and wire looms, down to torque and continuity verification.
Test, inspection & commissioning
Hi-pot, dielectric, leak, and thermal performance testing built into the line, so units arrive site-ready.
DATA CENTER CAPABILITES
Rack & server integration
High-density rack build, and integration for hyperscale and colocation deployments.
Power distribution & busbar
Busway, switchgear and battery module assembly built to electrical code and safety standards.
Liquid cooling systems
CDU, cold plate and leak/pressure test for high-density thermal loads.
Modular & prefab construction
Skid-based power, cooling, and mechanical module assembly with FAT.
Cable, fiber & harness assembly
Robotic harnessing and structured cabling with torque, continuity, and pull-test verification.
Test, inspection & commissioning
Hi-pot, dielectric, thermal, and functional test built into the line for site-ready hardware.
Focus areas
Hardware we can co-create
Power & rack
- Server racks & chassis
- Busway & switchgear assemblies
- Battery & UPS modules
- Structural rack frames
Cooling & modules
- Cold plates & heat exchangers
- Immersion cooling tanks
- Modular power & cooling skids
- Containment & airflow panels
Data & commissioning
- Busbar & electrical panel fabrication
- Cable trays & fiber harnesses
- Generator & switchgear enclosures
- White space commissioning fixtures
Specialized expertise
Engineered for mission-critical infrastructure
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Electrical safety & code compliance | UL 508A panel build standards · NFPA 70E compliant processes · NETA acceptance testing standards. |
| High precision, high-throughput assembly | Vision-guided fastening and alignment · Precision torque control and verification · Robotic wire harnessing |
| High accuracy dispense & bonding | Thermal interface material (TIM) dispense · Gasket / foam-in-place sealing · Conformal coating |
| Test systems | Hi-pot and dielectric testing · Coolant loop leak and pressure testing · Thermal and airflow performance validation · Electrical continuity and functional test |
| Track & Trace applications | Serialized asset tagging · MES / ERP integration · SCADA-ready data capture · Component-level traceability |
| Modular fabrication | Skid-based build processes · Factory acceptance testing (FAT) Transport and logistics prep for prefabricated modules |
Validation
Eclipse has developed a quality process built around ISO 9001:2015-controlled procedures, UL 508A panel-build standards, and NFPA 70E and NETA-aligned electrical safety practices, with workmanship guiding cable and harness assembly.
From design and build through factory acceptance testing and documentation, our validation protocols support the traceability, consistency, and code compliance mission-critical infrastructure requires — helping customers align with site-level standards like ANSI/TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier requirements.
The Automation Lifecycle
Explore the Eclipse factory automation lifecycle
One partner. One process.
We will bring your data center infrastructure automation project to life — from strategy to launch and beyond. It starts with smart planning: mapping your processes, validating ideas, and identifying the right solution.
This foundation fuels a proven end-to-end lifecycle spanning advanced engineering services (AES), pilot and pre-automation development, vertical integration, and post-launch optimization. By aligning goals early and managing everything under one roof, you gain a faster, more confident path from concept to commissioned hardware.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What parts of data center infrastructure benefit most from automation?
High-mix, high-precision hardware server racks, busway and switchgear, liquid cooling manifolds and CDUs, and modular or prefabricated power and cooling skids — gains the most from data center factory automation, since throughput, repeatability, and electrical safety compliance all improve with automated assembly and test.
How does data center factory automation help with the skilled trades shortage?
Automation moves repetitive, high-precision assembly, wiring, and test work into the factory off the job site and out of the field schedule, so units arrive pre-built and pre-tested. That leaves a smaller pool of electricians, controls specialists, and commissioning engineers to focus on-site time on final connections and energization, the work only they can do. It doesn’t replace the trades — it stretches a scarce field workforce across a much larger pipeline of projects.
What automation solutions does Eclipse provide for liquid cooling and power distribution manufacturing?
Eclipse designs automated systems for assembling and testing CDUs, cold plates, manifolds, busway, switchgear, and PDUs including precision dispense, torque-verified fastening, hi-pot and dielectric testing, and coolant loop leak testing so units leave the factory site-ready.
How does Eclipse support modular and prefabricated data center construction?
Through skid-based automation and factory acceptance testing (FAT), Eclipse helps manufacturers build and validate power, cooling, and mechanical modules under factory conditions before they ship — reducing on-site labor hours and compressing the path from groundbreaking to energization.
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