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52 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I AUGUST 2026 AI may begin with a chip, but its impact ripples across the entire electronics supply chain. From advanced substrates and copper foil to power dis- tribution, thermal management, and data center construction, the race to build AI infrastructure is reshaping manufacturing priorities worldwide, in- cluding for PCBs. That is where Schneider Electric becomes important. Schneider Electric's Role in AI Infrastructure As a global energy technology leader, Schneider Electric exists to "electrify, automate, and digitalize every industry, business, and home, driving ef- ficiency and sustainability for all." One of its most important business areas is supporting data center (DC) facilities and cooling the IT inside them—the BY M A RCY L A RO N T, I - C O N N ECT 0 07 SPECIAL SECTION ▼ The AI Data Center Boom Technology, Capacity, and Society