AMD Partners With Flex for US-Made Instinct MI355X GPU Production Ramp
Flex has begun U.S. manufacturing of AMD’s Instinct MI355X GPU platform at its Austin facility, with volume ramp expected next quarter. The deal assembles eight GPUs per high-density system and diversifies AMD’s domestic supply chain to support current and future Instinct platforms as hyperscalers expand AI deployments.
1. Partnership Details
Flex has started U.S.-based production of AMD’s Instinct MI355X GPU platform at its Austin, Texas facility under a collaboration agreement.
2. Production Ramp
Production is already underway with a full volume ramp planned for next quarter to meet growing demand for large AI deployments.
3. System Assembly and Testing
The partnership includes assembling eight Instinct GPUs and essential components into high-density systems that will undergo rigorous validation.
4. Strategic Impact
Domestic capacity expansion diversifies AMD’s supply chain and reinforces its competitive position against Nvidia and Intel, while supporting future Instinct platform releases.