Nvidia and Wistron launch manufacturing plant in Fort Worth

Grand Opening of Wistron's D1 Factory [00:00]

• Fort Worth is marked as a beginning point for the intersection of manufacturing and AI technologies.
• AI tech giants Wistron and Nvidia celebrated the grand opening of Wistron's D1 factory.
• The facility is located in a large facility in the northern part of Fort Worth, near Alliance Airport.

  "Well, we all know Fort Worth likes to say this is where the west begins. But today's announcement from global AI leaders here in town is also marking the beginning of the crossroads between manufacturing and AI technologies."

Nvidia CEO's Rockstar Welcome [00:29]

• Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang received a significant welcome at the plant.
• He announced that the D1 factory will be where Wistron builds some of Nvidia's AI chips and supercomputers.
• Huang expressed appreciation for the supportive business environment in Fort Worth.

  "Nvidia CEO Jensen Hong was greeted with a rockstar's welcome at the plant this afternoon as he announced this facility just north of Alliance Airport in Fort Worth will be the site where some of Nvidia's AI chips and supercomputers will be built by Wistron."

Vision for AI Manufacturing [00:56]

• Jensen Huang believes North Texas is the future for AI manufacturing.
• He stated that innovation from this facility will not only power high-tech advancements but also improve human lives.
• Huang emphasized the broad benefits of AI across various aspects of life.

  "Hang believes the future of AI manufacturing is right here in North Texas. He says the innovation that will come out of this facility won't just fuel the high-powered tech that is spreading like wildfire, but he believes it will also improve the lives of the humans it serves."

Economic Impact and Job Creation [01:30]

• The partnership between Wistron and Nvidia signifies an investment exceeding $700 million.
• The project is expected to create around 800 well-paying jobs.
• Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa expressed excitement about the economic benefits.

  "This particular partnership between Wistron and Nvidia to build AI chips symbolizes a more than $700 million investment into the area and it's promising to bring with it some 800 new well-paying jobs."

Fort Worth as a Tech Hub [01:44]

• Jay Chapa stated that Fort Worth's location signifies its position at the forefront of technological advancement.
• He highlighted the availability of labor, infrastructure, and support necessary for such businesses.

  "Being here in Fort Worth, um it kind of shows that Fort Worth is, you know, at the forefront with the rest of the world and the rest of the country."

Unveiling the First Texas-Built Chip [02:05]

• The event concluded with the unveiling of the first Nvidia AI chip manufactured in Texas.
• This initiative aims to bolster the American manufacturing ecosystem and economy.

  "The event wrapped with the unveiling of the first Texasbuilt Nvidia AI chip. We want America to have a manufacturing ecosystem, manufacturing economy, and this is the best way to bring it back to United States."

Future Expansion Plans [02:17]

• The D1 factory is the first of its kind in the North Texas area.
• Plans are already underway for the development of D2 and D3 facilities in the future.

  "And while this is expected to be the first manufacturing facility here in the North Texas area, there are already plans for a D2 and a D3 sometime in the future."