Micron is a leading manufacturer of semiconductors and computer memory. Founded in 1978, the company is based in Boise, Idaho, USA, and has offices and manufacturing facilities in several countries around the world. Micron is a major supplier of dynamic random access memory (DRAM), flash memory, and other semiconductor products for use in computers, servers, mobile devices, automotive, industrial, energy, and other industries. The company also provides software for managing memory and other electronic components. Micron actively invests in research and development to create advanced solutions for its customers and adheres to principles of sustainability and corporate responsibility. Micron has received numerous awards for its efforts in this area, including inclusion in Forbes' list of the most respected semiconductor and computer memory companies. The company partners with many large international corporations and continues to grow and expand its operations worldwide.