Flex Begins U.S. Production of AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs With Eight-GPU Systems
Flex has begun U.S. manufacturing of AMD’s Instinct MI355X GPU platforms at its Austin facility, with a volume ramp slated for next quarter and assembly of eight-GPU high-density systems undergoing testing. The collaboration bolsters domestic capacity for AMD’s accelerator roadmap and may drive incremental volumes as hyperscalers scale AI deployments.
1. U.S. Manufacturing Launch
Flex has initiated U.S.-based production of AMD’s Instinct MI355X GPU platforms at its Austin facility, with volume ramp scheduled for the next quarter to meet growing AI infrastructure demand.
2. High-Density System Assembly
The partnership includes assembling eight Instinct GPUs and essential components into compact, high-density systems that are now undergoing comprehensive testing and validation.
3. Strategic Benefits for Flex
This collaboration reinforces Flex’s role as a domestic manufacturer of advanced AI infrastructure and could provide incremental manufacturing volumes as hyperscalers and enterprises expand large-scale AI deployments.
4. Advantages for AMD
The deal expands AMD’s domestic capacity and supply-chain diversity for current and future Instinct platforms, enhancing its competitive position against other AI accelerator providers.