Wistron opens $700M Texas factory for Nvidia AI servers

Taiwan manufacturer brings AI server production to Texas

Wistron Corporation launched its first U.S. AI server assembly facility this week, a $700 million investment that sent the Taiwan-based manufacturer's stock up 9.7% on Wednesday. The 324,000-square-foot plant in Fort Worth, Texas represents a milestone for domestic semiconductor infrastructure: it's the first location to build and mass-produce Nvidia's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip on American soil.

The facility, designated the D1 AI smart facility, will also manufacture Nvidia's upcoming Vera Rubin Superchip. Wistron plans to scale production this year to tens of thousands of computing boards monthly, according to details first reported by Reuters and CNBC.

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined Wistron Chairman Simon Lin at Tuesday's opening ceremony, alongside Fort Worth city officials and Taiwan's U.S. Representative Alexander Tah-ray Yui.

Part of Nvidia's $500 billion U.S. manufacturing commitment

The Fort Worth factory advances Nvidia's pledge to manufacture up to $500 billion in advanced AI platforms domestically. Huang framed the effort as part of "the largest infrastructure buildout in history," emphasizing the restoration of U.S. advanced manufacturing capacity and the strengthening of America's AI supply chain.

The plant has already created more than 500 positions in the Fort Worth area, with Nvidia projecting the headcount will reach 1,000 by year's end. Across 43 states, Nvidia's manufacturing partners—including Wistron, TSMC, and Foxconn—are expected to contribute roughly $485 billion to U.S. GDP in 2026.

Digital twin technology streamlined facility design

Before breaking ground, Wistron used Nvidia's platform to create a complete digital twin of the facility, incorporating Nemotron and Cosmos models along with Omniverse and Metropolis libraries. Engineers validated assembly line layouts and conducted virtual worker training before physical systems went operational—a preview of how AI tools are reshaping manufacturing planning itself.

Why it matters

The Fort Worth facility reflects a strategic shift in global semiconductor supply chains. As demand for AI computing infrastructure surges, U.S. policymakers and technology companies are working to reduce dependence on overseas production. Taiwanese manufacturers like Wistron are responding by establishing significant American manufacturing footprints, balancing their home-market investments—Nvidia recently announced plans for around $150 billion annually in Taiwan and a new Taipei headquarters—with expanded U.S. operations that address both market access and geopolitical considerations.

For businesses planning AI deployments, the domestic production of advanced chips and servers could eventually mean shorter lead times and more resilient supply chains, though the full impact will depend on how quickly these facilities reach scale.

Details of the facility opening were reported by Reuters and CNBC.