ServerLIFT® News | May 2026
Today’s theme focuses on how AI has grown in popularity and infrastructure. We’re talking big data centers, big servers, and the big lifts and attachments you need to move big equipment safely. Enjoy! 1. What OSHA Sees When Manual Server Handling Is Still Standard Practice Is your data center OSHA-compliant, or are you just scraping by, hoping no incidents occur that would result in a safety audit of your facility? If you’re closer to the latter than the former, check out our latest blog post. We dive into the safety standards that OSHA really cares about, so you can ensure your data center stays up to date on safety protocols […]
ServerLIFT® News | March 2026
Did you know the ServerLIFT SL-1000X® Super-Duty Lift is the most powerful data center lift option on the market? Features such as easy-to-turn swivel handles, a stabilizer brake, and a pendant control enable a single technician to easily and safely transport, position, and install or remove rack-mounted IT equipment weighing up to 1,000 pounds. This compact data center lift is purpose-built for all data center environments, protecting your heaviest IT equipment and your employees. The SL-1000X® data center lift works with a number of attachments and accessories that extend its functionality: LE-1000X™ Lift Extension attachment: Safely lift and remove servers, switches, UPS devices, and other rack-mounted IT equipment up to […]
ServerLIFT® News | February 2026
We begin this issue with a closer look at exactly what makes a ServerLIFT® data center lift the safest lift on the market. Then we share news about an infrastructure firm that’s expanding its US footprint in AI data center capacity. Finally, we feature one of the most powerful data center lifts on the market, along with an attachment that enables data center workers to safely and easily unpack boxes and lift equipment. 1. Safety: Anatomy of a ServerLIFT Data Center Lift Attachment ServerLIFT® data center lifts are designed and built specifically to minimize risk when lifting, moving, and installing heavy IT equipment. Every one of our data center lift […]
ServerLIFT® News | November 2025
In this newsletter, we discuss how ServerLIFT data center lifts and attachments help create a safer work environment and enable fast shipping lead times so you get them sooner (but don’t wait too long). We also recognize NVIDIA for achieving one of its climate goals. 1. 7 ServerLIFT Data Center Lift Advantages ServerLIFT purpose-built data center lifts prioritize safety with enclosed winch systems and TouchStop sensing. Customers report our lifts are the safest they have used. Our data center lifts perform the three essential tasks of transporting, positioning, and installing or removing IT equipment, while navigating tight aisles and standard elevators. Models and attachments adapt to different environments and loads, […]
ServerLIFT® News | September 2025
In this month’s newsletter, we take a look inside data centers in the automotive industry and explore the innovative way a data center in Texas is addressing the power grid challenge. We also highlight an attachment that extends the capabilities of ServerLIFT data center lifts. Finally, we present a customer testimony to the quality and longevity of our purpose-built lifts. 1. Data Centers in the Automotive Industry Automotive manufacturers depend on a complex data center architecture, including high‑performance computing, edge/industrial servers, storage tiers (hot, warm, cold), networking, and strong security, to support design, manufacturing, inspection, logistics, and continuous improvement. 2. Soluna’s Texas Data Center Will Slash Power Costs with Wind […]
ServerLIFT® News | July 2025
In our first piece, we highlight our blog article on hyperscale data center safety, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure. Second, we demonstrate how China is addressing the challenges that all AI data centers face. Third, we discuss how ServerLIFT is scaling up to meet an increased need for our data center lifts, attachments, and accessories. And last, we recognize our employees’ incredible work by promoting them to new positions where they can shine even brighter. 1. Hyperscale Data Centers: Safety, Sustainability, and Resilient Infrastructure Discover how hyperscale data centers safeguard personnel, equipment, and data, minimize environmental impact, and deliver resilient infrastructure that scales quickly and remains online through grid failures or […]
ServerLIFT® News | June 2025
It’s hot outside! This poses a serious risk to data centers, making it crucial to monitor temperature, humidity, and dew point using reliable sensors. Data centers must ensure they have adequate cooling to avoid system shutdowns. Maintaining proper refrigerant charge levels also ensures efficient operation and prevents costly overheating or unit failure. 1. AI Reshapes Data Center Networking AI transforms data center networking by driving demand for ultra-high-bandwidth, low-latency infrastructure and prompting upgrades to advanced networking chips and optical backend systems. AI-powered traffic engineering and multi‑layer automation dynamically manage congestion, power use, and predictive maintenance. 2. Water, Water . . . Not Everywhere As data centers become more powerful, they […]
ServerLIFT® News | May 2025
AI has changed and will continue to change data centers significantly. Innovative solutions to support AI have become imperative. Utilities providers are also making adjustments to meet the reality of how many data centers are actually built. We discuss these topics and more in this month’s newsletter. 1. 5 Ways Data Centers Are Changing Because of AI AI is driving data centers to adopt high-density power and advanced cooling systems, such as liquid and immersion cooling, to support energy-intensive AI workloads. Facilities are integrating specialized hardware such as GPUs and TPUs, enhancing computational efficiency, and enabling faster AI processing. This transformation positions data centers to meet the growing demands of […]
ServerLIFT® News | March 2025
March Madness. Not just the NCAA basketball tournaments. But also the rapid advancements in AI, with data centers working diligently to keep pace. Our goal is to help. 1. Optimizing Data Center Rack Density Optimize data center rack density by implementing high-density servers and GPU-accelerated systems. Add energy-efficient equipment with advanced cooling solutions. Finally, use server virtualization and modular designs with intelligent monitoring tools to enhance scalability and resource management. 2. The Continual Data Center Power Conundrum Data center grid connection delays have many causes. Power system complexity. Limited grid capacity. Supply chain disruptions. Permitting slowdowns. Strategic site selection speeds grid connection, as does enhanced energy efficiency. 3. Purpose-Built Data […]
ServerLIFT® News | December 2024
‘Tis the season . . . when many people will be taking time off work to visit family and friends. But data centers run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so here’s a toast to the hard-working data center teams around the world! 1. Microsoft Buys Nuclear Reactor at Three Mile Island As part of its commitment to use clean energy to power data centers, the tech giant intends to buy 100 percent of the energy produced by the reactor. 2. Big Oil Jumps Into the AI Data Center Energy Game Exxon Mobil and Chevron want to power artificial intelligence data centers. Exxon plans to construct a natural […]
