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Toshiba 12-Disc HDD Stacking Technology: A Game Changer for Japan’s Tech Industry and Global Data Storage

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has made a major breakthrough in data storage. They developed the world’s first 12-disk stacking technology for 3.5-inch hard disk drives. Toshiba will launch 40TB-class HDDs for data centers in 2027. This innovation meets the rising need for high-capacity storage. The demand is fueled by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. Engineering Innovation Behind the 12-Disc Stacking The achievement includes the integration of two more platters into the baseline 10-platter design without adding to the physical size of the drive. This was made possible using new dedicated parts and replacing conventional aluminum substrates with glass substrates. The employment of glass enables thinner, stronger platters, promoting mechanical stability, in-plane accuracy, and overall dependability Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording (MAMR) Technology Toshiba will use Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording…