SanDisk USB flash drive

SanDisk is a world-renowned brand specializing in flash memory products, including USB drives, SD cards, and solid-state drives. Originally founded in Milpitas, California, in 1988 by Eli Harari, Sanjay Mehrotra, and Jack Yuan, the company pioneered the commercialization of flash memory technology.

Today, SanDisk is a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation, a major American computer drive manufacturer which acquired the brand in 2016. While headquartered in the United States, SanDisk products are manufactured in multiple countries across Asia, including China, Malaysia, and Thailand, to meet global demand for storage technology.

The brand remains a leader in digital storage, providing solutions for mobile devices, photography, and personal computing. As of 2024 and beyond, it continues to operate as a core consumer-facing brand under the Western Digital umbrella.