Nvidia supplier Wistron has launched a $700 million factory in Texas to manufacture Grace Blackwell superchips.

      Wistron, the Taiwanese contract manufacturer that produces server hardware for Nvidia, has opened its first factory in the United States, a $700 million facility in Fort Worth, Texas, which is already assembling Nvidia’s GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra superchips. The grand opening took place on July 21, and Nvidia has stated that this is the first location in the U.S. where the GB300 has been manufactured and mass-produced.

      The GB300 is currently the flagship product in Nvidia’s data center lineup, and Fort Worth is expected to eventually produce its successor, the Vera Rubin superchips, which will follow the Blackwell. This development represents a significant endorsement for American-made chips, a sector that was nearly non-existent at this scale just a year ago.

      This launch is part of a broader effort to shift production back to the U.S. Nvidia has pledged $500 billion toward American manufacturing and AI infrastructure over four years, prompting suppliers to move operations to Texas. Wistron's facility stands out as a tangible outcome of this strategy, functioning as an operational factory instead of merely a signed agreement.

      The facility spans approximately 324,000 sq ft (about 30,100 sq m), with plans to expand production to tens of thousands of computing boards monthly, according to Nvidia, which referred to Fort Worth as its partner's initial U.S. manufacturing site. So far, the plant has generated over 500 jobs across construction, plumbing, electrical, and manufacturing, with expectations that the workforce will grow to 1,000 by the end of the year.

      Wistron refers to the site as its D1 Smart Factory. Chairman Simon Lin noted, “The operation here is not typical manufacturing. It is new, very comprehensive, and high-tech.” He emphasized that speed is a crucial aspect in the current landscape, stating, “In the AI era, the pressure of speed is a form of responsibility. We don’t just need to build fast; we need to build right.” Lin also highlighted Fort Worth’s importance in Wistron’s future plans, suggesting that this location will be vital as they develop AI infrastructure in the U.S. over the coming years.

      Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, kept the emphasis straightforward: “Manufacturing is an essential pillar for every economy and every country.” Building correctly involved constructing the factory twice; prior to beginning physical construction, Wistron created a digital model of the entire plant using Nvidia’s Omniverse simulation software to test layouts and workflows.

      The GB300 system is quite elaborate, as described by Jensen Huang: “one-and-a-half million parts inside, two tons, 4 million dollars.” Producing tens of thousands of boards monthly from a standing start poses more of a logistical challenge than simply ramping up factory production.

      Investors reacted positively to the news, with Wistron’s shares rising in Taiwan after the opening, highlighting that the AI industry now encompasses not only chip designers but also contract manufacturers and suppliers connecting the systems.

      Fort Worth is rapidly evolving into a hub for this expansion, with the city and state attracting various AI infrastructure projects, including a nearby $810 million data center bond raise, as affordable land and energy lure computing operations to Texas. This demand has also tightened the supply chain further, impacting the availability of high-bandwidth memory required for Grace Blackwell components.

      Looking ahead, Wistron needs to increase board production throughout 2026, grow its workforce to 1,000 employees, and prepare for Vera Rubin, all while the plant continues to establish its operational flow. For now, the more significant takeaway is that an Nvidia superchip that once had to be imported is now being assembled in Texas.