In a market where CDU lead times stretch 12–18 months, Nautilus consistently delivers in as little as 12-16 weeks. For operators racing to scale AI capacity, that speed isn’t just convenient, it’s decisive. But how does Nautilus move that fast reliably, without cutting corners?
The answer lies in a global manufacturing network, strategic partnerships, and a design philosophy born from real-world operations.
1. Regional Manufacturing Partners
Nautilus works with a network of regional integration partners strategically located across North America, South America, and Europe, ensuring production happens closer to deployment sites.
- Manufacturing in-region means shorter shipping routes, lower customs delays, and faster commissioning.
- Each partner is vetted for precision fabrication, quality assurance, and repeatability across our EcoCore CDU line.
This decentralized model eliminates the bottlenecks common to large OEMs that rely on centralized, overburdened production facilities.
2. Strong OEM Partnerships
Nautilus’s speed is reinforced by long-standing relationships with component suppliers like Alfa Laval (heat exchangers) and Grundfos (pumps).
- These relationships mean priority allocation on key parts, even when global supply chains are constrained.
- Dual-spec designs allow immediate substitutions if one part becomes scarce, keeping production on schedule without performance compromise.
3. Standardized, Configurable Design
The EcoCore CDU family was built around a “configure-to-order” architecture. Instead of starting from scratch for each order, Nautilus standardizes the core chassis, piping, and controls, allowing customization only where it adds value.
That approach means fewer design delays, faster QA cycles, and a consistent 12–16-week turnaround from first contact to first unit delivery, with follow-on units shipping every two weeks thereafter.
4. Proven Build Process
The same teams that manufacture Nautilus CDUs also operate them in production data centers, including one of the world’s only 100% liquid-cooled AI facility. This operator-driven insight translates into manufacturing efficiency and reliability that can’t be replicated by traditional OEMs.
5. Quality Without Compromise
Speed at Nautilus doesn’t mean shortcuts. Every CDU undergoes:
- Factory acceptance testing (FAT) at the integration site
- Field commissioning support by Nautilus engineers
- Validation against customer load conditions before turnover
It’s why Nautilus maintains 99.9999% runtime reliability across 400,000+ unit hours of operation.
Timelines You Can Rely On
In AI infrastructure, every month counts. By combining regional manufacturing, deep supplier relationships, and operator-led design, Nautilus consistently delivers faster than anyone in the market, with the quality and reliability demanded by hyperscalers, AI companies and colocation providers alike.
