How Samsung And NVIDIA Are Partnering To Build A Megafactory

Two of the world’s biggest tech companies are changing what manufacturing looks like in the age of AI. Samsung Electronics has announced plans to build a new AI Megafactory in Korea together with NVIDIA.

The facility is going to be using upward of 50,000 NVIDIA GPUs and the NVIDIA Omniverse platform to create what Samsung describes as an intelligent manufacturing network. This means AI will be built into every part of the company’s manufacturing process… Things like designing chips and testing materials or managing robots and monitoring equipment.

The system will constantly analyse production data and predict outcomes in real time. Samsung says this will speed up chip design and improve how precise and efficient production is in its semiconductor and mobile device lines. Instead of running separate systems for each manufacturing stage, everything will be connected under one AI-driven network.

The company plans to scale this model across its global sites, including its semiconductor hub in Taylor, Texas. Using NVIDIA’s Omniverse libraries, Samsung will create “digital twins” that allow engineers to simulate factory operations virtually. These simulations will help detect faults before they happen in real life, improving efficiency and cutting down waste.

How Deep Is The Samsung-NVIDIA Partnership?

Samsung and NVIDIA have worked together for more than 25 years now. Their relationship began when Samsung’s DRAM chips powered NVIDIA’s early graphics cards. Today, the two are partnering on HBM4, a type of high-bandwidth memory designed for AI systems.

Samsung’s HBM4 uses its sixth gen 10-nanometre DRAM and a 4nm logic base die, reaching speeds of up to 11 gigabits per second. That is far faster than the JEDEC standard of 8Gbps. These chips will help power AI applications that require heavy data processing, forming a base for more advanced manufacturing and robotics.

The company is also working with NVIDIA’s AI platforms to improve humanoid robotics. Using NVIDIA’s RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition and Jetson Thor platforms, Samsung aims to develop robots that can make decisions, understand surroundings, and carry out complex tasks safely in real-world environments.

Samsung says its long-term goal is to connect its entire production ecosystem, including semiconductors, mobile devices and robotics through AI. It is also working with Korean telecom operators and research institutions on AI-RAN, a network technology that allows robots, drones, and industrial machines to communicate and process information in real time.

What Is OpenAI Building In Michigan?

And then, OpenAI has announced a new Stargate campus in Saline Township, Michigan, out of its partnership with Oracle. The site will form part of a 4.5-gigawatt network of data centres across the United States, which together represent more than $450 billion in investment over the next three years. OpenAI said this expansion keeps it ahead of schedule to reach its $500 billion, 10-gigawatt infrastructure target announced in January.

The Michigan campus is being developed by Related Digital, with construction expected to start in early 2026. It will create more than 2,500 union construction jobs and use a closed-loop cooling system that greatly lowers water use. Power will come from DTE Energy’s existing transmission capacity, and any required upgrades will be paid for by the project itself, avoiding costs for local residents.

OpenAI’s goal for its Stargate expansion is to help reindustrialise the States and bring new energy to regions like the Midwest. The company believes that building AI infrastructure in manufacturing hubs will support local economies and strengthen supply chains for AI development going forward.