
Machine Design features C&D in article on AI infrastructure

C&D was recently featured in an article in Machine Design magazine. Machine Design is a "comprehensive technical resource for mechanical engineers providing the technical essentials of advanced design and manufacturing," founded in 1929.
The article by industry expert Carrie Goetz, "Using AI to Enhance AI Infrastructure Systems and Ease Stranded Power," addresses growing power and sustainability challenges driven by artificial intelligence workloads in data centers.
In the article, Goetz discusses how rising rack power densities and AI-driven demand are reshaping infrastructure requirements. She explains how intelligent energy storage and control systems can help mitigate stranded power, manage peak loads and improve overall efficiency.
C&D's pure lead AGM batteries help data centers meet AI and sustainability challenges
The article spotlights C&D’s Pure Lead battery solutions. C&D designs these products for long lifecycle, reliability, and nearly 99% recyclability, making them a strong fit for AI-driven, sustainability-focused data centers.
By combining advanced energy storage with AI-enabled optimization, C&D Technologies is helping data center operators build more resilient, efficient and future-ready power systems.
Read the article in Machine Design, "Using AI to Enhance AI Infrastructure Systems and Ease Stranded Power" >
About Author and Data Center Expert Carrie Goetz

Carrie Goetz, Principal/CTO, StrategITcom, is a philanthropist, international keynote speaker, globally published, and best-selling author of her book series, “Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers.” The educational series teaches the internet and mission critical digital industry to inspire all ages.
Carrie's accolades include: Top 25 Women in Mission Critical, Data Center World Lifetime Achievement Award, 30 Most Influential Women in Tech, Top 10 Most Influential Tech Women, among others. She has worked in the industry for over 40 years and is currently a technical writer and fractional CTO while creating opportunities through apprenticeships, scholarships, and other learning avenues.
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