Benchmark Electronics - Oxide

Oxide Computer Company manufactures parts of its “rack computer” in Rochester, Minnesota, leveraging the region’s long-standing expertise in computing hardware production[1]. The company has established deep partnerships with local manufacturing firms in the area to support their hardware development[1].

The primary manufacturing partner Oxide uses in Minnesota is Benchmark Electronics. Benchmark operates a major facility in Rochester and is recognized for its experience in complex hardware manufacturing, including cloud computing systems[3]. Oxide and Benchmark began their collaboration in early 2020, with Benchmark providing design, prototyping, and manufacturing services for Oxide's cloud rack systems[3]. This partnership allows Oxide to iterate quickly and address fabrication challenges with the support of Benchmark’s established supplier network and manufacturing capabilities[3].

In summary:

  • Oxide’s “rack computer” is manufactured in Rochester, Minnesota[1].

  • Benchmark Electronics is the contract manufacturer in Rochester building Oxide’s cloud rack systems[3].

Sources:

  1. Who is Oxide Computer Company? - YouTube

  2. Oxide deploys racks at CoreSite's SV2 data center in Silicon Valley

  3. A Collaborative Partnership in Cloud Computing Hardware

  4. Oxide on-prem cloud computer reinvents the server rack

  5. Oxide Unveils the World's First Commercial Cloud Computer

  6. Startup Oxide launches on-prem cloud computing rack system

  7. Oxide Computer Company

  8. Press / Oxide

  9. Introduction

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