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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 24 March 2026•Updated 24 March 2026•

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Elon Musk Unveils TERAFAB: New AI Chip Factory for Tesla and SpaceX

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Key Facts

1Elon Musk revealed 'TERAFAB', a factory designed to produce cutting-edge chips for both Tesla and SpaceX.

2 months ago

Version History

Version 12 months ago

What changed: Added specific details regarding the Austin location, the construction of two plants, the inclusion of Optimus robot production support, and positive sentiment from Wedbush analysts.

Elon Musk has shared new details on 'TERAFAB,' a project involving the construction of two chip fabrication plants in Austin, Texas, to produce proprietary AI processors for Tesla and SpaceX. The initiative aims to scale production for Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots in addition to autonomous vehicles and space-based AI infrastructure. Alongside this, SpaceX showcased new satellite designs featuring extended solar arrays to power advanced AI capabilities in orbit. Analysts at Wedbush view the project as a critical step toward addressing the 'largest bottleneck' in Tesla's artificial intelligence ambitions. This strategic move enhances vertical integration, significantly reducing dependence on external semiconductor suppliers like NVIDIA. By securing a dedicated supply chain for AI compute, the project is expected to bolster next-generation infrastructure and improve Tesla's long-term profit margins.