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Forge Nano Expands RTP-Area Factory with $100M Federal Funding

August 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Forge Nano expands RTP-area factory with $100M federal funding.
Expansion promises 250 jobs and boosts national security.
Production to begin in 2028, focusing on advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Project backed by $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate the federal government's growing interest in strengthening domestic supply chains for critical defense materials. The investment could reduce U.S. dependence on foreign countries and insulate the government and private industry from supply disruptions, which suggests a shift in national security priorities.

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What Happened

Chipmaker Boosts Domestic Supply Chain for Defense Materials

Forge Nano, a Colorado-based chipmaker, has broken ground on an RTP-area factory expansion, backed by $100 million in federal funding. The project promises to create 250 jobs and boost national security by producing advanced lithium-ion batteries for defense and aerospace systems. Production is expected to begin in 2028, with the facility transforming into a manufacturing campus of nearly 315,000 square feet. This development is part of a broader effort to make critical defense supplies in the U.S., as reported by WRAL.

Source | Originally Published: August 19, 2026

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