Lam Research Widens Investment in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
Lam Research Deepens Investment in Boise to Support Projected Growth in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
Lam Research Corp. (NASDAQ: LRCX) has officially opened a new office in Boise, Idaho, marking the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by U.S. Senator Jim Risch, representatives from Micron Technology, and local government, community and academic leaders.
The new facility will initially accommodate around 150 employees from the greater Boise area. The team will focus on collaborative research and development, as well as supporting high-volume manufacturing of Micron’s advanced memory technologies. The site also has capacity for future expansion.
Neil Fernandes, senior vice president of Global Customer Operations at Lam Research, said the expansion strengthens the company’s presence close to one of its largest customers and reinforces its commitment to U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing.
“Opening this new office underscores our dedication to our employees, the Boise community and our long-standing partnership with Micron,” he said. “It also enhances our ability to drive innovation and enable the next generation of advanced memory chips.”
Lam’s equipment and manufacturing processes are used in leading semiconductor fabrication plants around the world and play a role in producing nearly every advanced chip manufactured today. The 9,200-square-foot Boise office builds on more than three decades of Lam operations in the region and forms part of a broader multi-year strategy to accelerate innovation and operational capacity in support of the AI-driven semiconductor era.
Boise-headquartered Micron, one of Lam’s key customers, recently recognised the company as its Outstanding Front End Equipment Supplier of the Year for 2025.
John Whitman, Micron’s corporate vice president of central engineering and procurement, said Micron’s Boise manufacturing operations — along with planned expansions — are central to strengthening U.S. technology leadership.
“The advanced deposition and etch tools from Lam installed in our fabs enable us to produce high-performance, high-capacity memory chips with atomic-scale precision,” he said. “We value our strong partnership with Lam and look forward to continued collaboration as we advance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.”
Senator Jim Risch highlighted the broader economic and national security importance of domestic semiconductor production, noting that Lam’s investment further reinforces Idaho’s position as a key hub for chip manufacturing while supporting local job creation and economic growth.
The event was also attended by representatives from the office of U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson, the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boise State University, and the Women’s and Children’s Alliance — reflecting Lam’s ongoing engagement with educational institutions and community organisations to support workforce development and regional resilience.
Lam’s semiconductor fabrication systems integrate expertise across plasma physics, materials science, robotics and artificial intelligence. Its technologies enable the production of smaller, higher-performance chips used in smartphones, automotive systems, AI applications and data centres. The company is also advancing digital solutions aimed at supporting the industry’s shift toward increasingly autonomous semiconductor fabs.
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