On 18 July 2025, ebm‑papst SEA and Truwater officially launched the i-VX-S Series cooling tower, an energy-efficient solution powered by the DV280 external rotor EC motor. Held at the ebm‑papst SEA’s Customer Experience Center, the event brought together sustainability-focused professionals from the built environment sector for an afternoon of knowledge exchange, networking, and innovation. A key highlight of the event was the live product demonstration, which offered attendees an up-close look at the i-VX-S Series’ advanced features and high-efficiency performance. The launch comes at a timely moment for the industry, as demand for greener HVAC solutions continues to accelerate across Southeast Asia.

ebm‑papst is committed to leading air technology into the next generation, with continuous innovation in EC motor technology playing a central role in this vision. The DV280 EC motor is a direct result of this ongoing research and development, engineered specifically to meet the demands of large HVAC applications such as cooling towers. In line with this, Truwater, specialists in cooling tower manufacturing for commercial and industrial applications, integrated the DV280 into its latest product line, resulting in the high-efficiency i-VX-S Series.

The i‑VX‑S Series cooling tower features a high-performance crossflow design integrated with the DV280 EC motor, delivering a compact, all-in-one solution that eliminates the need for external components such as variable frequency drives (VFDs). Its single-cell design supports a cooling capacity of up to 320 HRT. These design features translate into multiple benefits, including high energy efficiency, reduced noise emissions, lower maintenance requirements, ease of installation, and an extended product lifespan.

A key innovation of the DV280 is its integrated resonance detection, an advanced feature in ebm‑papst’s latest generation of EC motors. This technology supports predictive maintenance, reduces the risk of unexpected downtime, and enhances the overall safety and reliability of the system. Additionally, the EC motor enables seamless integration with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, supporting smarter, more connected operations.

In his remarks, Mr. Thomas Schwab shared, “We are very happy to use our advanced EC technology, IoT solutions, and our partnership with Truwater to further improve energy efficiency, and with this, be part of a sustainable future for Singapore and Southeast Asia.” Continuing this focus on sustainable innovation, Mr. Cyril Hsu added, “We believe that strong partnerships and shared values in sustainability are the foundation of lasting innovation. The i-VX-S series is a result of technical refinement and a clear vision for more energy-efficient cooling systems.”

In addition to these insightful sessions, the event featured a live demonstration of the i-VX-S Series and a networking session that brought together professionals from across the built environment sector.

With its official launch, the i-VX-S Series is now available for commercial and industrial applications in Southeast Asia and Australia. To experience the i-VX-S Series in person, book a personalised product demonstration in Singapore, available until 8 August 2025, by requesting a session here.

About ebm‑papst

The ebm‑papst Group, a family-run company headquartered in Mulfingen, Germany, is the world’s leading manufacturer of fans and motors. Since it was founded in 1963, the technological leader has set international industry standards with its core competencies in motor technology, electronics, digitalization, and aerodynamics.

ebm‑papst offers sustainable, intelligent, and tailor-made solutions for virtually every requirement in ventilation and heating technology. ebm‑papst sets the benchmark in almost all sectors, such as ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, heating technology, information technology, mechanical engineering and medical technology.

In the 2024/25 financial year, the Group generated a turnover of EUR 2.1 billion. It employs just nearly 13,500 people at 30 production sites including in Germany, China, and the US, as well as 50 sales offices worldwide.

Irene Ong
Senior Marketing Manager
Phone: +65 65513792
Irene.Ong@sg.ebmpapst.com