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Lumentum Boosts AI Data Center Capacity
31 May
Summary
- Lumentum ordered AIXTRON's advanced G10-AsP MOCVD systems.
- These systems will expand production of indium phosphide lasers.
- A new manufacturing facility in North Carolina starts in mid-2028.
Lumentum Holdings Inc. has placed multiple orders for AIXTRON's G10-AsP MOCVD systems, crucial equipment for manufacturing indium phosphide (InP)-based lasers and detectors. These components are vital for high-speed AI data center networks, enabling massive bandwidth for AI model training and inference.
The company is expanding its manufacturing capacity, as evidenced by plans for a new 240,000-square-foot facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. This facility, dedicated to producing InP-based optical products, is slated to commence operations in mid-2028, backed by several hundred million dollars in commitment.
These developments position Lumentum to meet the growing demand for advanced optical networking solutions, essential for the continued growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
