NVIDIA and Partners Blueprint AI Infrastructure to Drive Next U.S. Industrial Revolution
NVIDIA, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and key industry partners, is spearheading the development of advanced AI infrastructure. This initiative aims to accelerate scientific discovery and foster growth in the U.S. economy, establishing the foundation for the next industrial revolution.
NVIDIA’s Collaboration with National Laboratories
The partnership will enhance capabilities at Argonne National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Seven new AI systems are being introduced at these facilities to further the Department of Energy’s and the nation’s technological leadership.
New AI Systems to Drive Innovation
- The Solstice system will feature 100,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, making it the largest AI supercomputer in the U.S. for scientific research.
- Equinox will utilize 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs and is expected to be operational by 2026.
- Argonne also plans to unveil new systems named Tara, Minerva, and Janus, expanding researchers’ access to AI-driven computing.
Both Solstice and Equinox are interconnected, delivering a collective AI performance of 2,200 exaflops. Paul K. Kearns, Director of Argonne, emphasized this collaboration as a critical advancement for science in America.
Next-Generation Computing at Los Alamos
LANL is integrating the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform and the Quantum‑X800 InfiniBand networking fabric for its Mission and Vision systems. These systems are set to enhance data processing capabilities, facilitating groundbreaking research in various fields, including materials science and quantum computing.
Future of AI Factories
NVIDIA is establishing an AI Factory Research Center in Virginia. This center will leverage the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform to pioneer advancements in generative AI and advanced manufacturing, laying out a blueprint for scalable AI factories.
Key Industry Collaborations
Major U.S. companies are actively investing in AI infrastructure:
- Cisco is releasing the Nexus N9100 switch series, integrating NVIDIA Spectrum-X
technology. - Google Cloud and Microsoft are expanding their offerings with NVIDIA GPUs for enhanced cloud capabilities.
- Lambda is constructing a mega AI factory in Kansas City, featuring over 10,000 NVIDIA GPUs.
Focus Beyond the Cloud
Organizations in various industries are creating robust AI frameworks to address sector-specific challenges. For instance, Lilly is developing a powerful AI factory aimed at revolutionizing drug discovery, while Mayo Clinic utilizes AI infrastructure to enhance healthcare outcomes through advanced data analysis.
The Path Forward
The collaboration between NVIDIA, government labs, and industry leaders marks a significant step toward a future defined by cutting-edge AI capabilities. As this infrastructure evolves, it will ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of technological innovation.
