ITAR-Registered MEMS Foundry for Aerospace & Defense
Secure U.S.-Based Manufacturing for Export-Controlled Technologies
Rogue Valley Microdevices (RVM) is an ITAR-registered U.S. MEMS manufacturing partner supporting defense, aerospace, and other export-controlled technology programs that require secure domestic fabrication capabilities. Our team works with customers developing advanced microelectronics, MEMS, Sensors, and specialty semiconductor technologies requiring controlled manufacturing environments and resilient U.S.-based supply chains.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) establish requirements governing the handling, manufacturing, and transfer of defense-related technologies and controlled technical data. Organizations developing defense and aerospace systems often require trusted domestic manufacturing partners capable of supporting secure engineering collaboration and U.S.-based wafer fabrication workflows.
Collaborative Manufacturing for Regulated Programs
Rogue Valley Microdevices works closely with customers throughout process development and manufacturing to support efficient communication, responsive engineering collaboration, and practical fabrication solutions. Rather than operating as a transactional wafer supplier, our team works as an extension of the customer’s engineering organization to help accelerate development and improve manufacturability.Customers can engage RVM for:
- MEMS Design
- MEMS Manufacturing
- MEMS process development
- Prototype fabrication
- Wafer-level process integration
- Foundry manufacturing support
- Design-informed manufacturing collaboration
- Scalable domestic production pathways
Why ITAR Compliance Matters in MEMS Manufacturing
Many advanced MEMS and semiconductor technologies support applications tied to national security, aerospace systems, defense communications, navigation, sensing, and mission-critical electronics. These programs frequently require:
- Controlled handling of technical data
- Domestic manufacturing support
- Restricted access to sensitive technologies
- Secure supply chain infrastructure
- Trusted U.S.-based fabrication partners
Rogue Valley Microdevices supports customers seeking a collaborative domestic manufacturing partner capable of aligning fabrication workflows with export-controlled program requirements while maintaining transparent engineering communication and practical process development support.
Secure Domestic Supply Chain Support
RVM helps customers strengthen supply chain resilience by providing U.S.-based MEMS manufacturing and wafer processing support. Domestic fabrication can help reduce offshore supply chain exposure while improving program continuity for organizations prioritizing secure sourcing strategies and long-term manufacturing stability.
Our collaborative engineering approach helps customers identify manufacturing risks early in development, align process flows with device requirements, and establish scalable pathways from prototype development through production manufacturing.
Related MEMS Fabrication Capabilities
Rogue Valley Microdevices supports secure domestic manufacturing through a broad range of in-house MEMS fabrication and wafer processing capabilities, including thin film deposition, photolithography, dry etching, wet etching, lift-off processing, and wafer-level process integration.Learn more about our:
Photolithography
Contact and Proximity Alignment for large features (5µm and greater). Stepper is available on 150mm substrate for features that need 2µm. Moreover, our foundry services enable advanced photolithography processes for custom applications. In addition, MMES Foundry Services provide tailored solutions for unique device requirements.
Resist Coating
Positive, negative, lift-off, and polyimide photoresist solutions to meet your requirements, including spin coat and spray coat. Our services include foundry expertise for high-quality resist coating at every stage of MEMS device manufacturing. Notably, MMES Foundry Services are trusted for their reliability in resist processes.
Metal Lift-Off
A solution for materials sensitive to etching. Our metal lift-off process is just one example of the customizable foundry services we offer. All of these are enabled by MMES Foundry Services for MEMS fabrication needs.
Etching
We offer a variety of etch types to meet your requirements, including DRIE, wet silicon etch, dry passivation etch, and wet etch metal and dielectric. Notably, our etching capabilities are part of the comprehensive suite of MEMS foundry services provided by Rogue Valley Microdevices. All etching operations are supported by MMES Foundry Services.