Finnish smart ring maker ŌURA said it plans to invest in manufacturing operations in Fort Worth, Texas, in support of its largest enterprise customer, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The facility will bolster the company’s global manufacturing footprint and enhance agility and specialization to meet the needs of its defense business.
“As we deepen our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense, we’re proud to expand manufacturing to the United States,” said Tom Hale, chief executive officer of ŌURA. “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."
Since 2019, ŌURA has worked across the defense sector, deploying tens of thousands of rings in support of the DoD’s efforts to enhance human performance across all branches of the armed services. Oura Ring is advancing defense operations across four key areas: stress management and resilience training; fitness optimization with physical stress and focused recovery; fatigue risk management through scheduling optimization to prevent placing overexerted personnel in safety-critical roles; and early illness detection to proactively alert warfighters, support personnel and command before illnesses spread.
The facility will open in 2026, featuring enhanced security measures, advanced automation, and production practices that will be scaled across all ŌURA facilities in the future.
“ŌURA’s decision to bring advanced manufacturing to North Texas highlights our region’s well-deserved reputation as a hub for innovation, talent, and opportunity,” said U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24). “This investment will create high-skilled jobs, strengthen our local economy, and advance cutting-edge technologies—including those with critical applications in defense and personal health. As more people turn to tools like Oura Ring to proactively manage their well-being, we welcome their expansion and look forward to supporting their continued success in North Texas.”
