NVIDIA unveils AI factories blueprint for energy-optimized data centers

NVIDIA unveiled a plan to transform traditional data centers into fully integrated AI factories by publishing reference designs and an NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint for high-performance, energy-efficient infrastructure.

• Main announcement / action: NVIDIA is releasing reference designs and an NVIDIA Omniverse Blueprint to build AI factories that integrate IT and OT (power, cooling, on-site generation, energy storage, AI agents). Jacobs is named as the design integrator; partners shaping the infrastructure include Schneider Electric, Siemens, Siemens Energy, Vertiv, and GE Vernova. The blueprint targets gigawatt-scale facilities and is expected to be complete next year, enabling partners to connect via APIs and use simulation-ready digital assets.
• Background / implementation details: The initiative emphasizes system-level optimization using digital twins, OpenUSD, and simulation-ready assets to model power, cooling, networking and grid integration before build-out. Integrations mentioned include Cadence, ETAP, PTC, Delta, plus specialist partners (Emerald AI, E Tech Group, phaidra.ai, Vertech). Event call-to-action: NVIDIA GTC Washington, D.C. — location: Washington, D.C.; agenda/subject: explore AI infrastructure breakthroughs, expert sessions, hands-on training, partner showcases.