Maxeler Technologies

About

Maxeler Technologies is a privately held company founded in 2003 by Dr. Oskar Mencer. Based in London with a presence in Palo Alto, CA, the company specializes in accelerated high-performance computing (HPC) solutions using custom FPGA-based dataflow architectures. This innovative approach allows for significant improvements in processing speed, energy efficiency, and space savings, achieving 20-50 times faster processing and over 90% energy reduction compared to traditional microprocessors. Maxeler offers a range of dataflow computing platforms and solutions designed for HPC acceleration. Their key offerings include custom acceleration technology, clustered FPGA systems for supercomputing workloads, and HPC consulting services that integrate algorithms, software, and hardware development. The company serves various industries, including oil and gas, finance, climate modeling, and quantum simulation, focusing on applications that require low-latency and scalable processing. In 2022, Maxeler became part of AI chip startup Groq, enhancing its capabilities in HPC and AI dataflow.