Framework

At the end of our launch livestream last month, we teased Framework Laptop 12 we just posted on our YouTube channel where we go deeper on the design decisions we made.

We know that a lot of you are eager for updates on Framework Laptop 13 and Framework Desktop too. We’re happy to share that we’ve started manufacturing ramp on the new Ryzen™ AI 300 Series-powered Framework Laptop 13, along with the new translucent Bezels. We expect first shipments to go out and press reviews to go live in mid-April. We have a lot of manufacturing capacity ready to work through the pre-order batches quickly.

On Framework Desktop, we’re in the DVT2 phase, which is the last development phase before we start production. This is the period in which we complete full validation, finalize firmware and software development, and go through certifications. We’re also making some design refinements throughout the product to improve performance, look and feel, and ease of repair. This includes improving overcurrent protection on internal headers, reducing fan and coil noise in the power supply, and adding visual indicators for the chassis fasteners used for Mainboard swaps. With this development build, we have a larger number of development units in this cycle that we’re sending out to Linux partners and open source AI developers to ensure that the software stack is robust and mature before we start shipping customer units.

Finally, these awesome products come from an equally awesome team! We have a new role open in the team that we expect many of you will be interested in: a Community Marketing Manager, to drive community initiatives and manage the various channels all of you are reading this on. You can apply to this and check our other roles on our careers page.