3. Unlocking New Applications & Demand
Innovation creates $12B+ niche markets:
Oil-free compressors: Enabled by ceramic-coated rotors (wear resistance +300%), these are now mandatory in pharma (FDA Grade D air compliance) and food packaging (ISO 8573-1 Class 0).
Data center cooling: Magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressors enable 40kW/liter cooling density for AI server farms.
Hydrogen energy: Ionic liquid piston compressors (leakage <0.001%) become linchpins in H₂ refueling stations.