Micron starts production of new RAM at Virginia factory

Micron Technology, Inc. announced May 22 that it had started manufacturing 1-alpha DRAM computer memory at its Manassas, Virginia, factory. According to the microelectronics company, the new form of computer memory will also constitute a secure domestic supply for long-lifecycle RAM for U.S.-made computers.

In a company statement, Micron leadership marked the start of production as a milestone in the company’s plan to invest $200 billion on domestic memory manufacturing and R&D. The company is currently building a new memory factory in New York and a second fabrication site in Idaho.

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"Today's achievement is an important step in Micron's $200 billion investment plan to expand memory manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.," said Sanjay Mehrotra, Chairman, President and CEO of Micron Technology. "It reflects Micron’s enduring commitment to the customers and industries that depend on long-lifecycle memory for critical applications. We are proud to bring advanced 1α DRAM manufacturing to American soil, strengthening domestic supply for U.S. customers and the global markets we serve. We are grateful to President Trump, U.S. Secretary Lutnick, Ambassador Greer, Governor Spanberger, U.S. Senators Warner and Kaine, Virginia Speaker of the House of Delegates Scott, the Commonwealth of Virginia, General Assembly, Mayor Davis and the City of Manassas, our customers, suppliers, local partners, and communities whose continued support has made this milestone possible."

"Micron’s expansion in Manassas is a major step forward for Virginia’s advanced manufacturing sector and for strengthening America’s semiconductor supply chain,” said Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger. “Reliable access to domestically produced memory is critical for a range of industries. This investment supports good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth and reinforces Virginia’s leadership in attracting the technologies and industries that drive our economy and national security.”

“We are finally building memory semiconductors in America,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. “Micron’s massive national $200 billion investment will quadruple American production of industrial, automotive, defense and aerospace memory chips. In addition, Micron is bringing leading-edge memory production home to America, continuing the building of our advanced manufacturing resurgence.”

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