Flex Wins Two 2025 PACE Awards for Innovation in Automotive Compute and Power Electronics
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning two 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards, becoming the only company to receive multiple awards this year. The company was recognized for its Jupiter Compute Platform and Backup DC/DC Converter design platforms.
The Jupiter Compute Platform, powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, is a scalable compute architecture supporting various applications from passenger cars to commercial vehicles. It enables Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems to full autonomous driving capabilities. The platform has already demonstrated success with Torc Robotics' virtual driver software for autonomous trucking.
The Backup DC/DC Converter provides important power backup for drive-by-wire systems during emergencies, featuring 15-year operational capability with reduced standby power loss. Both innovations are being adopted by global automakers as essential components in the transition to software-defined vehicles and EV development.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) ha raggiunto un traguardo notevole vincendo due premi Automotive News PACE Awards 2025, diventando l'unica azienda a ricevere più riconoscimenti quest'anno. L'azienda è stata premiata per le sue piattaforme di progettazione Jupiter Compute Platform e Backup DC/DC Converter.
La Jupiter Compute Platform, basata su NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, è un'architettura di calcolo scalabile che supporta diverse applicazioni, dalle auto passeggeri ai veicoli commerciali. Consente sistemi avanzati di assistenza alla guida di livello 2+ fino a capacità di guida autonoma completa. La piattaforma ha già dimostrato il suo successo con il software di guida virtuale di Torc Robotics per il trasporto autonomo.
Il Backup DC/DC Converter garantisce un'importante alimentazione di emergenza per i sistemi drive-by-wire, con una durata operativa di 15 anni e una riduzione delle perdite di energia in standby. Entrambe le innovazioni sono adottate da case automobilistiche globali come componenti fondamentali nella transizione verso veicoli definiti dal software e nello sviluppo dei veicoli elettrici.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) ha alcanzado un hito notable al ganar dos premios Automotive News PACE Awards 2025, convirtiéndose en la única empresa en recibir múltiples galardones este año. La compañía fue reconocida por sus plataformas de diseño Jupiter Compute Platform y Backup DC/DC Converter.
La Jupiter Compute Platform, impulsada por NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, es una arquitectura de cómputo escalable que soporta diversas aplicaciones, desde automóviles de pasajeros hasta vehículos comerciales. Permite sistemas avanzados de asistencia al conductor de nivel 2+ hasta capacidades de conducción autónoma total. La plataforma ya ha demostrado su éxito con el software de conductor virtual de Torc Robotics para camiones autónomos.
El Backup DC/DC Converter ofrece una importante alimentación de respaldo para sistemas drive-by-wire durante emergencias, con una capacidad operativa de 15 años y una reducción en la pérdida de energía en modo de espera. Ambas innovaciones están siendo adoptadas por fabricantes globales como componentes esenciales en la transición hacia vehículos definidos por software y el desarrollo de vehículos eléctricos.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX)는 2025년 Automotive News PACE Awards에서 두 개의 상을 수상하며 올해 다수의 상을 받은 유일한 회사가 되는 놀라운 성과를 이뤘습니다. 회사는 Jupiter Compute Platform과 Backup DC/DC Converter 설계 플랫폼으로 인정받았습니다.
NVIDIA DRIVE AGX 기반의 Jupiter Compute Platform은 승용차부터 상용차까지 다양한 응용을 지원하는 확장 가능한 컴퓨팅 아키텍처입니다. 이는 레벨 2+ 고급 운전자 지원 시스템에서 완전 자율주행 기능까지 가능하게 합니다. 이 플랫폼은 자율 트럭 운행을 위한 Torc Robotics의 가상 운전자 소프트웨어와 함께 이미 성공을 입증했습니다.
Backup DC/DC Converter는 비상 시 드라이브 바이 와이어 시스템에 중요한 전원 백업을 제공하며, 15년의 작동 수명과 대기 전력 손실 감소 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. 두 혁신 기술은 소프트웨어 정의 차량과 전기차 개발로의 전환에서 필수 부품으로 전 세계 자동차 제조업체에 채택되고 있습니다.
Flex (NASDAQ : FLEX) a atteint un jalon remarquable en remportant deux Automotive News PACE Awards 2025, devenant ainsi la seule entreprise à recevoir plusieurs récompenses cette année. La société a été reconnue pour ses plateformes de conception Jupiter Compute Platform et Backup DC/DC Converter.
La Jupiter Compute Platform, propulsée par NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, est une architecture informatique évolutive prenant en charge diverses applications, des voitures particulières aux véhicules commerciaux. Elle permet des systèmes avancés d'aide à la conduite de niveau 2+ jusqu'à des capacités de conduite autonome complète. La plateforme a déjà démontré son succès avec le logiciel de conducteur virtuel de Torc Robotics pour le transport autonome.
Le Backup DC/DC Converter fournit une alimentation de secours essentielle pour les systèmes drive-by-wire en cas d'urgence, avec une capacité opérationnelle de 15 ans et une réduction de la consommation d'énergie en veille. Ces deux innovations sont adoptées par des constructeurs automobiles mondiaux comme composants clés dans la transition vers des véhicules définis par logiciel et le développement des véhicules électriques.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) hat einen bemerkenswerten Meilenstein erreicht, indem es zwei Automotive News PACE Awards 2025 gewann und damit das einzige Unternehmen ist, das in diesem Jahr mehrere Auszeichnungen erhalten hat. Das Unternehmen wurde für seine Designplattformen Jupiter Compute Platform und Backup DC/DC Converter anerkannt.
Die Jupiter Compute Platform, angetrieben von NVIDIA DRIVE AGX, ist eine skalierbare Rechenarchitektur, die verschiedene Anwendungen von Personenkraftwagen bis zu Nutzfahrzeugen unterstützt. Sie ermöglicht fortschrittliche Fahrerassistenzsysteme der Stufe 2+ bis hin zu vollautonomen Fahrfunktionen. Die Plattform hat bereits Erfolge mit der virtuellen Fahrersoftware von Torc Robotics für autonomes Trucking gezeigt.
Der Backup DC/DC Converter bietet eine wichtige Notstromversorgung für Drive-by-Wire-Systeme und verfügt über eine Betriebsdauer von 15 Jahren bei reduziertem Standby-Stromverbrauch. Beide Innovationen werden von globalen Automobilherstellern als wesentliche Komponenten für den Übergang zu softwaredefinierten Fahrzeugen und der Entwicklung von Elektrofahrzeugen übernommen.
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News summary
- Flex was the only company to win multiple 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards, globally recognized as the industry benchmark for innovation.
- Awarded for the Jupiter Compute Platform and Backup DC/DC Converter, highlighting Flex's leadership in design and advanced manufacturing for next-generation mobility.
- Both Flex platforms are already being adopted by global automakers as critical enablers to the shift to software-defined vehicles and the progression to hybrids and EVs.
The PACE Awards recognize automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance. The Jupiter Compute Platform is an NVIDIA DRIVE AGX-powered, scalable compute architecture that supports applications from passenger cars to commercial vehicles spanning from Level 2+ advanced driver assistance systems to full autonomous driving. This development platform is based on a collaborative ecosystem approach that allows customers to focus on software development and harness Flex's compute design expertise to commercialize faster. Jupiter has enabled breakthroughs in a variety of use cases, including Torc Robotics' virtual driver software for autonomous trucking.
The Backup DC/DC Converter is a purpose-built solution that provides instant power to essential drive-by-wire systems in emergency situations. It directly addresses a critical need for power continuity across 15-years of always-on operation with Flex-engineered hardware and software that greatly reduces standby power loss and product footprint. This innovation exemplifies how Flex advances automotive safety and is expected to debut on an upcoming vehicle from a major global automaker.
"For 30 years, the PACE program has celebrated cutting-edge innovations that have shaped the automotive industry on a global level," said Jamie Butters, executive editor of Automotive News. "The companies on this year's list have pioneered significant technologies that will continue to propel the industry forward."
The 30th annual PACE Awards were presented by Automotive News. The competition was open to suppliers that contribute products, processes, materials, or services directly to the manufacture of cars or trucks. The Automotive News PACE Award is accepted around the world as the industry benchmark for innovation.
"Winning two PACE Awards in the same year is an incredible honor and underscores Flex's position as a leading supplier of automotive product design and innovation," said Mike Thoeny, President of Automotive at Flex. "This recognition demonstrates how we are accelerating next-generation mobility to market while highlighting how we partner with our customers across the entire lifecycle, from product development to manufacturing and services."
Flex earned the Automotive News PACE Awards following an extensive review by an independent panel of judges including comprehensive written applications and in-person site visits.
For complete details of the Automotive News PACE Award, visit www.autonews.com/awards/pace.
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