Wistron Opens First U.S. AI Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth
Taiwanese manufacturer Wistron has inaugurated a $700 million smart manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to produce advanced NVIDIA AI superchips, marking a significant expansion of the U.S. AI infrastructure supply chain.
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Wistron officially opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility, the D1 AI smart facility, in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 21, 2026.
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The D1 facility represents an investment of approximately $700 million and covers 324,000 square feet.
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The factory has commenced mass production of the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip computing boards.
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The facility is slated to produce NVIDIA's next-generation Vera Rubin Superchip in the future.
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Wistron currently employs 500 people at the Fort Worth site and plans to increase the workforce to 1,000 by the end of 2026.
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A second, larger plant designated as D2 is scheduled to begin operations in 2027.
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Wistron utilized digital twin technology powered by NVIDIA Omniverse and Metropolis to optimize the facility's design and production workflows.
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Wistron's total capital expenditure for 2026 is approximately NT$60 billion (US$1.9 billion), with plans to increase spending in 2027.
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The Fort Worth expansion was supported by tax incentives provided by the City of Fort Worth and Denton County.
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Wistron Chairman Simon Lin stated the U.S. investment serves as risk diversification, citing concerns over U.S. tariff policies and trade agreements.