Fab town weekly updates
What changed in the 11 fab towns, one dated entry per change, each linked to the guide it affects. Checked every Thursday.
November 5, 2026
Weekly check
- GlobalFoundries Malta, NY. GlobalFoundries reported Q3 2026 results on Nov 4. The company says it will add two new fabs under the US-Japan investment initiative (up to $21 billion), with new capacity expected in 2029. Malta guide ›
- Micron Manassas, VA. Micron began 1-alpha DRAM production at Manassas in May 2026 (sources differ between May 22 and May 26) and expects it to be qualified by the end of 2026. Manassas guide ›
- Samsung Taylor, TX. Fab 2 construction is expected to continue to the end of 2026, with a production target of 2030 (Korea Times, July 30). Taylor guide ›
Towns checked but unchanged or not confirmed this week: Sherman (SM1 date not verified), Lehi (no 2026 news found). Spotted something we missed? Tell us.