Taiwan's Wistron Corporation has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas — a $700 million "AI smart factory" that will assemble Nvidia's most advanced AI server systems on American soil.
The plant, dubbed the D1 AI Smart Facility, marks a significant milestone in Nvidia's push to diversify its supply chain beyond Asia. It is one of the first major Taiwanese electronics manufacturing sites dedicated to AI server production in the United States.
"This facility represents Wistron's commitment to delivering advanced AI infrastructure solutions to our global customers with greater speed and resilience," the company said in a statement. The factory will ramp up production of Nvidia's latest-generation AI servers, including systems powered by the GB300 line of chips.
The Fort Worth facility is part of a broader trend of Asian electronics manufacturers establishing U.S. footprints amid geopolitical tensions and the Biden-era CHIPS Act incentives that the Trump administration has continued to support. Wistron joins a growing list of Taiwan-based suppliers — including TSMC, Foxconn, and Quanta Computer — that are expanding American operations.
Texas has emerged as a major hub for this manufacturing renaissance. The state offers relatively low energy costs, business-friendly regulations, and proximity to key customers including Tesla and other AI-focused enterprises with operations in the region.
The opening comes as Nvidia pushes to meet insatiable demand for AI computing power. The company's latest chips are reportedly sold out well into 2027, and supply chain bottlenecks remain a persistent challenge.
"Bringing AI server assembly closer to U.S. customers reduces shipping times, simplifies logistics, and provides greater control over quality and security," said an industry analyst tracking the facility's opening.
Wistron reported that the D1 facility will employ hundreds of skilled workers in Fort Worth, with plans to expand staffing as production volumes increase throughout 2026 and 2027.
