Flex Expands U.S. Production with New Facility for AI Power Demand
Dallas, Thursday, 20 February 2025.
Flex’s new 400,000-square-foot facility in Dallas aims to meet rising AI-driven power demands, enhancing technology capacity and impacting energy management technologies for North American customers.
Strategic Expansion for AI Infrastructure
The new Dallas manufacturing hub, which opened on February 10, 2025, represents a significant expansion of Flex’s production capabilities [1]. The facility is specifically designed to address the surging power infrastructure demands driven by artificial intelligence adoption, focusing on critical components including power pods, power distribution units, and low-voltage switchgear [1]. This strategic move positions Flex to better serve its growing North American customer base while reducing production lead times [1].
Advanced Technical Capabilities
The expansion coincides with Flex’s recent technological advancement in power modules, as demonstrated by their upgraded BMR510 2-phase integrated power stage module [2]. This enhanced module offers improved efficiency with a peak current increase from 140 A to 160 A, and features 528 μF of onboard capacitance [2]. These specifications are particularly crucial for AI applications, supporting advanced CPUs, GPUs, IPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs with an adjustable voltage range of 0.5 to 1.8 V [2].
Energy Management Innovation
As AI-driven computing accelerates, the facility’s role becomes increasingly critical in addressing escalating data center energy demands [3]. The expansion aligns with the industry’s growing focus on Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) for securing reliable and scalable power infrastructure [3]. This development comes at a crucial time when utility-scale batteries are becoming essential for reducing grid dependence and enabling rapid deployment capabilities [3].
Future Impact and Market Position
The Dallas facility consolidates Flex’s position as a key player in next-generation power infrastructure solutions [1]. As highlighted by Chris Butler, President of Embedded and Critical Power at Flex, this expansion enables the company to help customers maximize computing performance while reducing deployment times [1]. With operations spanning 30 countries, this latest investment strengthens Flex’s global capability to deliver innovative technology and manufacturing solutions across diverse industries [1].