Lumentum expands indium phosphide manufacturing capacity to meet global shortages.

Lumentum is expanding its indium phosphide manufacturing capacity to address a global shortage. The company's electro-absorption modulated lasers and continuous wave products face a supply-demand gap, which is projected to be larger by 2026 than in 2025. Indium phosphide manufacturing skills are considered highly specialized, and Lumentum's capacity is versatile, easily adaptable to diverse design requirements.