## Micron Strengthens Memory Production in Taiwan Micron Technology is investing heavily to increase its production capacity. The company has announced the acquisition of a production site from PSMC (Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.) located in Taiwan, for $1.8 billion. ## End of the "Technology for Capacity" Era The acquisition marks a turning point in the industry. The increasing costs of semiconductor fabs make partnerships based on the exchange of technology for production capacity less attractive. Micron now prefers to own and directly manage its own fabs, upgrading them to optimize memory production. ## Semiconductor Market Context The semiconductor market is constantly evolving, with an ever-increasing demand for high-performance memory. Companies like Micron are looking for ways to increase their production capacity and meet market demands. Acquiring existing production sites is an effective strategy to achieve this goal quickly.