Micron acquires PSMC fab site in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, acquisition to expand the memory maker's operations within the region — move marks the end of the technology-for-capacity era

Source: Tom’s Hardware

Micron acquires PSMC fab site in Taiwan

As fabs become dramatically more expensive than they used to be, technology for capacity partnerships loses its appeal. Consequently, Micron is buying a production facility from PSMC to upgrade it and run it itself.