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Flex and Musashi Energy Solutions Partner to Mitigate Utility Power Challenges in AI Data Centers
Flex first-to-market with new Capacitive Energy Storage System products featuring Musashi's Hybrid SuperCapacitors at the center AUSTIN, Texas, and BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) and Musashi Energy Solutions a group company of Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 7220), announced an extensive collaboration to supply Flex-designed and manufactured Capacitor-based Energy Storage Systems (CESS) featuring Musashi's Hybrid SuperCapacitor (HSC) technology. These systems are designed to integrate with server rack power systems to address significant challenges with utility power in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. First to market with Musashi's HSC technology, Flex has collaborated with Musashi to develop strategic technology and product development roadmaps for current and future products that enable hyperscale operators to mitigate utility power fluctuations in data centers deploying AI workloads. Flex's CESS solutions are designed to balance peak power and protect the grid from intense power surges and line disturbances during AI training and inference activities taking place in modern data center environments. Musashi's state-of-the-art HSCs are designed to provide high-reliability energy storage in many applications and are known for their power density, longevity, and reliability. The technology reduces equipment size, weight and total cost of ownership. Key features of the CESS include: "We are proud to lead the charge in powering the next generation of AI innovation alongside Flex to address the power challenges needed to unleash capacity for explosive data center growth," said Frank DeLattre, President of Musashi Energy Solutions in North America. "Our partnership with Flex for its new CESS product will bring reliable, efficient and scalable power solutions to the market. Musashi Energy Solutions continues to invest heavily in future Hybrid SuperCapacitor cell development to meet the future power density demands in AI computing as well as the manufacturing capacity required for customers to meet the forecasted cell volume." "Our collaboration with Musashi is central to developing our innovative CESS solutions to sustainably support the complex power demands of AI data centers worldwide," said Mattias Jansson, Vice President of Power Solutions at Flex. "Together with Musashi, our technology and innovation portfolio plans enable Flex to provide hyperscale operators with advanced energy storage systems that enable them to address long-term energy transitions. Our CESS solutions are another proof point of how Flex is enabling customers to maximize AI server cluster computing performance and unlock data center capacity as AI applications drive unprecedented growth." Flex is slated to begin production of its CESS in the first half of Calendar Year 2025, with commercial availability expected within one quarter of production start. About Flex Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets. About Musashi Energy Solutions - North America Musashi Energy Solutions (MES) designs and develops high-power, long-lasting, and safe Hybrid SuperCapacitors (HSCs). Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, with manufacturing and assembly in Yamanashi, Japan and Battle Creek, Michigan, Musashi's talented R&D and system engineers are breaking free from perceived barriers and limitations to create new value through unique engineering development activities in design, prototyping, and testing. ( https://musashienergysolutions.com/ ) About Musashi Energy Solutions - Japan Musashi Energy Solutions Co. Ltd., a group company of Musashi Seimitsu Industry co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 7220), is a pioneer (founded August 1, 2007)in the mass production of HSCs, which are sustainable and expected to contribute to the optimization of energy efficiency in next-generation social infrastructure such as data centers, micro-grids, public transportation and large commercial electric vehicles. ( https://www.musashi-es.co.jp/ ) Musashi Energy Solutions North America Contacts View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flex-and-musashi-energy-solutions-partner-to-mitigate-utility-power-challenges-in-ai-data-centers-302217694.html
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Flex and Musashi Energy Solutions Partner to Mitigate Utility Power Challenges in AI Data Centers - Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX)
Flex first-to-market with new Capacitive Energy Storage System products featuring Musashi's Hybrid SuperCapacitors at the center AUSTIN, Texas, and BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex FLEX and Musashi Energy Solutions a group company of Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 7220), announced an extensive collaboration to supply Flex-designed and manufactured Capacitor-based Energy Storage Systems (CESS) featuring Musashi's Hybrid SuperCapacitor (HSC) technology. These systems are designed to integrate with server rack power systems to address significant challenges with utility power in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. First to market with Musashi's HSC technology, Flex has collaborated with Musashi to develop strategic technology and product development roadmaps for current and future products that enable hyperscale operators to mitigate utility power fluctuations in data centers deploying AI workloads. Flex's CESS solutions are designed to balance peak power and protect the grid from intense power surges and line disturbances during AI training and inference activities taking place in modern data center environments. Musashi's state-of-the-art HSCs are designed to provide high-reliability energy storage in many applications and are known for their power density, longevity, and reliability. The technology reduces equipment size, weight and total cost of ownership. Key features of the CESS include: The ability to support and balance power supply systems during large power transientsEfficient energy management and the reduction of large power transients or spikes produced by AI workloads by alternately supplying and absorbing energy in its internal Hybrid Supercapacitors, which are supplied by MusashiA significantly longer lifespan than current battery energy storage systems, with ability to provide multi-million charge/discharge cycles - essential for high performance capacity and dependability needed in the data centerA wide operating temperature and inherent safety through Musashi's Hybrid SuperCapacitors, with cells able to operate in temperature ranges from minus 30 to over 70 degrees Celsius, plus UL 810A certification and completion of UL 9540A testing for thermal runaway at the cell level "We are proud to lead the charge in powering the next generation of AI innovation alongside Flex to address the power challenges needed to unleash capacity for explosive data center growth," said Frank DeLattre, President of Musashi Energy Solutions in North America. "Our partnership with Flex for its new CESS product will bring reliable, efficient and scalable power solutions to the market. Musashi Energy Solutions continues to invest heavily in future Hybrid SuperCapacitor cell development to meet the future power density demands in AI computing as well as the manufacturing capacity required for customers to meet the forecasted cell volume." "Our collaboration with Musashi is central to developing our innovative CESS solutions to sustainably support the complex power demands of AI data centers worldwide," said Mattias Jansson, Vice President of Power Solutions at Flex. "Together with Musashi, our technology and innovation portfolio plans enable Flex to provide hyperscale operators with advanced energy storage systems that enable them to address long-term energy transitions. Our CESS solutions are another proof point of how Flex is enabling customers to maximize AI server cluster computing performance and unlock data center capacity as AI applications drive unprecedented growth." Flex is slated to begin production of its CESS in the first half of Calendar Year 2025, with commercial availability expected within one quarter of production start. About Flex Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to diverse industries and end markets. About Musashi Energy Solutions - North America Musashi Energy Solutions (MES) designs and develops high-power, long-lasting, and safe Hybrid SuperCapacitors (HSCs). Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, with manufacturing and assembly in Yamanashi, Japan and Battle Creek, Michigan, Musashi's talented R&D and system engineers are breaking free from perceived barriers and limitations to create new value through unique engineering development activities in design, prototyping, and testing. ( https://musashienergysolutions.com/ ) About Musashi Energy Solutions - Japan Musashi Energy Solutions Co. Ltd., a group company of Musashi Seimitsu Industry co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 7220), is a pioneer (founded August 1, 2007)in the mass production of HSCs, which are sustainable and expected to contribute to the optimization of energy efficiency in next-generation social infrastructure such as data centers, micro-grids, public transportation and large commercial electric vehicles. ( https://www.musashi-es.co.jp/ ) Flex Contacts Investors & Analysts David A. Rubin Vice President, Investor Relations (408) 577-4632 David.Rubin@flex.com Media & Press Michelle Kershner Director, Corporate Integrated Marketing and Communications (602) 421-6407 michelle.kershner@flex.com Musashi Energy Solutions North America Contacts Business Development Frank DeLattre President, Musashi Energy Solution - Americas (858) 361-9558 Frank.DeLattre@musashina.com Media & Press Danny Agar Director of Marketing, Musashi North America (248) 971-5174 Danny.Agar@musashina.com View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flex-and-musashi-energy-solutions-partner-to-mitigate-utility-power-challenges-in-ai-data-centers-302217694.html SOURCE Flex Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
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Flex Ltd. and Musashi Energy Solutions have announced a strategic partnership to develop innovative power solutions for AI data centers, aiming to address the increasing energy demands and utility power challenges in the rapidly growing AI industry.
Flex Ltd., a global diversified manufacturer, and Musashi Energy Solutions, a leader in advanced energy storage systems, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at tackling the growing power challenges faced by AI data centers 1. This collaboration comes at a crucial time as the AI industry experiences rapid growth and increasing energy demands.
The partnership focuses on developing innovative power solutions to mitigate utility power challenges in AI data centers. With the exponential growth of AI applications, data centers are facing unprecedented energy requirements, often straining existing power infrastructure 2. Flex and Musashi aim to address these issues by combining their expertise in manufacturing and energy storage technologies.
The collaboration will leverage Flex's manufacturing capabilities and Musashi's advanced energy storage systems to create cutting-edge power solutions. These solutions are expected to enhance the reliability and efficiency of power supply in AI data centers, potentially reducing downtime and improving overall performance 1.
This partnership is poised to have a significant impact on the AI industry, as it addresses one of the key challenges in scaling AI infrastructure. By providing more reliable and efficient power solutions, Flex and Musashi could potentially enable the continued rapid growth of AI technologies and applications 2.
The collaboration between Flex and Musashi opens up new market opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector. As more companies invest in AI technologies, the demand for advanced power solutions in data centers is expected to grow significantly. This partnership positions both companies to capitalize on this emerging market trend 1.
While the primary focus is on addressing power challenges, the partnership also has potential environmental implications. By improving energy efficiency in AI data centers, these solutions could contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint of the AI industry, aligning with growing global concerns about sustainability in technology sectors 2.
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