Oura Brings Manufacturing to Texas, Turning Wearables Into Defense Readiness Tools

Oura is investing in Texas production to serve its largest enterprise customer, the Department of Defense, as its wearable rings are advancing both personal health and defense readiness

Oura may be best known for its smart ring that helps consumers track sleep and recovery and more, but its mission has grown more critical as it plans to invest in a manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to support its largest enterprise customer: the Department of Defense (DoD).

The site, set to open in 2026, will focus on fulfilling defense contracts and feature enhanced security measures, advanced automation and new production practices that the wearable tech company plans to scale across all of its facilities.

“As we deepen our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense, we’re proud to expand manufacturing to the United States,” Oura CEO Tom Hale said. “Our technology prioritizes security and has been proven in the most extreme environments – delivering a clear edge in accuracy, battery life and wearability. We are committed to equipping service members and leadership with precise biometric data and robust solutions to support readiness, resilience and effectiveness.”…

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