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Wistron Opens AI Manufacturing Plant in Texas
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- →The facility strengthens U.S. manufacturing capabilities for AI systems.
- →It represents a significant investment in domestic job creation and technology infrastructure.
- →The use of digital twins for plant design highlights innovative approaches in manufacturing.
Wistron has opened a new 324,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, Texas, to produce NVIDIA's advanced AI systems. The facility represents a $700 million investment and has already created over 500 jobs, with plans to expand to 1,000 by year-end. It will manufacture NVIDIA's GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip and Vera Rubin Superchip, essential for AI infrastructure. The plant was designed using a digital twin, allowing for virtual optimization of production processes. This initiative is part of NVIDIA's broader strategy to enhance U.S. manufacturing and supply chains in the AI sector.
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