Micron raises US chip investment to over $250B through 2035

Micron Technology has raised its planned US fab and technology investment to more than $250 billion through 2035, citing surging demand for memory driven by AI. The increase supports the company's long-term goal of producing 40% of its DRAM output domestically as its New York fab breaks ground ahead of schedule.

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Micron raises US chip investment to over $250B through 2035

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Micron Technology has increased its planned US fab and technology investment to more than $250 billion through 2035.

Micron cites surging AI-driven memory demand for the commitment.

Micron cites surging AI-driven memory demand for the commitment. The company announced the raised investment target on July 9. It said the increase supports its long-term goal of producing 40% of its DRAM output domestically.

POST FROM @MicronTech· official announcement tweet matching the article's $250B US investment and Clay, NY fab milestone

https://x.com/MicronTech/status/2075204159796883664

New York fab construction has broken ground ahead of schedule. The milestone occurred as part of the expanded US buildout. Micron tied the accelerated progress to the broader AI memory demand surge.

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The updated plan extends through 2035. It reflects the company's response to sustained growth in memory requirements. Micron's domestic production target remains at 40% of DRAM output.

New York fab construction has broken ground ahead of schedule.

The announcement arrives amid industry-wide pressure to expand US semiconductor capacity. Micron's revised commitment positions it to capture more of the AI-driven memory market inside the United States. The company did not disclose a prior investment figure in the release.

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