https://gridtochip.site/parts/networking-and-interconnect/optics-contract-manufacturing News and posts about Optics contract manufacturing on GridToChip https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261020PD220/demand-transmission-communications-copper-technology.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:45:00 GMT The growing demand for optical interconnects in AI racks is driving the potential use of Micro LED technology for short-reach optical transmission within data centers. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261019PD210/communications-auo-market-chairman-technology.html Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:50:00 GMT The discussion surrounding AUO and Largan's Micro LED technology suggests ongoing uncertainty in the field of optical communications. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261016PD233/gemtek-equipment-partnership-production-manufacturing.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:10:00 GMT Gemtek has partnered with Starman to manufacture optical transceivers within the United States. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261016PD231/fic-global-optical-communications-capacity-johor-production-2027.html Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:08:19 GMT FICG plans to expand its optical communications production in Malaysia and China to meet anticipated AI demand, projecting a fourfold increase in capacity by 2027. (DigiTimes) https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/huawei-proposes-next-gen-otn-for-aidc-centric-all-optical-network Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:01:44 GMT Huawei introduced a next-generation Optical Transport Network (OTN) designed specifically for AI/DC-centric all-optical networking applications. (HPCwire) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261015PD242/smt-plant-production-johor-manufacturing.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:39:50 GMT FIC Group opened a new manufacturing facility in Malaysia to increase production capacity for 800G to 6.4T optical communication modules. (DigiTimes) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/photonics-quantum-firm-orca-computing-deploys-pt-3-system-at-digital-realtys-lhr19-data-center Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:35 GMT Orca Computing has successfully deployed its PT-3 quantum system at Digital Realty's LHR19 data center, achieving operational status within 24 hours. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261015PD223/largan-precision-3m-communications-partnership-investment.html Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:09:34 GMT Genius Electronic Optical and 3M have partnered to expand the manufacturing capacity and development of optical communications components. (DigiTimes) https://www.eetimes.com/co-packaged-optics-moves-from-promise-to-production-planning Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:41:12 GMT Major industry players including Meta and Broadcom discussed the roadmap for co-packaged optics (CPO) production and the standardization of the OCI MSA to meet anticipated demand in 2028. (EE Times) https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/10/14/cisco-nvidia-team-up-to-build-fatter-faster-pluggable/5302970 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT Cisco and Nvidia are collaborating on a high-speed USFP optical pluggable module capable of reaching 12.8 Tbps. (The Register) https://www.servethehome.com/cisco-ocp-ai-networking-announcements-nvidia Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:40 GMT Cisco and NVIDIA have announced a new USFP pluggable optics form factor designed to support higher data speeds. (ServeTheHome) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261013PR201/nvidia-cisco-optics-design-infrastructure.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:15:00 GMT Nvidia and Cisco have introduced a new optical design engineered to support the scaling requirements of AI data centers. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261013PD215/revenue-taiwan-sales-demand-growth.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:56:33 GMT Lumentum has issued a warning regarding supply shortages for optical components as Taiwan-based suppliers report record sales. (DigiTimes) https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/nvidia-and-cisco-introduce-new-pluggable-optics-form-factor-to-scale-ai-factories Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:29:14 GMT NVIDIA and Cisco have launched a new pluggable optics form factor designed to enhance scalability for AI data centers. (HPCwire) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261012VL201/capacity-laser-inp-data-center-2028.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:48:22 GMT Lumentum reports that its AI laser production capacity is fully booked through 2029, driven by hyperscaler demand for optical components. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261012PD205/testing-communications-sigurd-demand-winstek.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:33:27 GMT Sigurd and Winstek are collaborating to enhance optical testing capabilities to meet the rising demand for high-speed AI connectivity. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261012PD207/supply-chain-data-manufacturing-capacity-component.html Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:16:08 GMT The article discusses how a potential 65% US-content requirement could significantly impact the global optical supply chain, particularly regarding China's dominance in components like transceivers and lasers. (DigiTimes) https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/analysis/optical-illusion-is-co-packaged-optics-the-savior-the-data-center-industry-has-been-waiting-for Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:59 GMT The article discusses the potential of co-packaged optics (CPO) to address data center industry challenges. (Data Center Dynamics) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261008VL205/taiwan-gemtek-dixon-data-center-market.html Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:27:46 GMT Gemtek is partnering with Dixon to facilitate their entry into the data center market via an optical components venture in India. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261007PD219/largan-precision-cpo-optical-lens-expansion-earnings.html Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:05:33 GMT Largan's earnings call highlighted their momentum in Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and expansion plans for late 2026. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261007VL203/huawei-cpo-optics-ascend-cost.html Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:55:00 GMT Huawei is positioning its NPO (Network Processor Optical) technology as an alternative to CPO (Co-packaged Optics) to address the scaling challenges of AI infrastructure. (DigiTimes) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/gigaphoton-debuts-neon-recycling-system-with-claimed-50-percent-recovery-rate-systems-throw-a-lifeline-to-chipmakers-that-utilize-70-percent-of-global-neon-supply-in-duv-lithography Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:20:00 GMT Gigaphoton has launched a new recycling system designed to recover 50% of materials from optical components. (Tom's Hardware) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261006VL209/jedec-siph-testing-manufacturing.html Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:52:28 GMT JEDEC has introduced a new standard for the reliability qualification and testing of silicon photonics components. (DigiTimes) https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/cscale-exits-stealth-with-145-million-to-build-the-interconnect-for-gigawatt-scale-ai Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:17:04 GMT CScale has raised $145 million in funding to develop high-density interconnect infrastructure specifically designed for gigawatt-scale AI data centers. (HPCwire) https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/photonics/tower-semiconductor-to-invest-usd4-billion-in-japanese-ops-to-set-up-massive-optical-connectivity-hub-dual-track-expansion-aims-to-increase-output-by-40-times-by-2029 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:22 GMT Tower Semiconductor is planning a major optical connectivity hub in Japan, aiming for a 40-fold increase in output by 2029. (Tom's Hardware) https://gridtochip.site/blog/potd-2026-09-08-optics-contract-manufacturing Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part of the day: Optics contract manufacturing — what it does, why AI changes demand for it, and who makes it.