The company also opened its first PC manufacturing line, a short drive away in Whitsett, NC, shortly after. This past Friday, Lenovo took the latest step in its efforts to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence with a symbolic ribbon-cutting for the expansion of manufacturing at its Whitsett facility. Lenovo’s main U.S. R&D hub in Morrisville is just over an hour's drive away from the Whitsett facility along Interstate 40. However, photos and videos were strictly forbidden due to the proprietary nature of the hardware and testing equipment, and to protect Lenovo's customers' privacy. Lenovo’s first taste of Vera Rubin is said to be making its way to the Whitsett facility by the end of August.