Micron Technology began manufacturing its 1-alpha (1α) DRAM at its Manassas, Virginia facility on May 22, 2026. This technology represents the most advanced memory currently produced in the United States. The $2 billion expansion project quadruples the site's DDR4 wafer supply.
The production launch aims to secure the domestic supply chain for the automotive, defense, and medical device sectors. Micron shares saw a modest uptick in early trading following the announcement.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and members of Congress attended the event. This milestone is part of Micron’s broader $200 billion investment strategy for U.S. memory manufacturing.