AI Optical Infrastructure Expansion

Coherent has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, to expand production of lasers and optical components critical for AI systems' high-speed data transmission.

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1. AnnouncementJun 16, 2026, 10:10 PM 95%

   Coherent breaks ground on expanded Texas facility to scale AI optical component production

   Coherent has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, to expand production of lasers and optical components critical for AI systems' high-speed data transmission.

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