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Open-access foundry service for integrated photonics
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
SMART Photonics and GlobalFoundries have launched a joint open-access foundry service combining silicon photonics and indium phosphide technologies to support high-performance optical connectivity demands in AI infrastructure and data centres, aiming for availability in late 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Photonics & Optics and AI Infrastructure, and 3 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 3 Oct 2026.
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You face a chance to access a combined silicon and indium phosphide photonics platform through one foundry, cutting device size and cost. If you build optical components for AI or data centres, this service opens a faster path to market and lowers manufacturing complexity.
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3 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Oct 2026
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