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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Coherent launched its PhotonLink integrated optics platform targeting AI datacenter and networking applications, reinforcing its strategic alignment with AI-driven demand for high-speed optical connectivity and its partnership with NVIDIA. While this supports Coherent's growth narrative, significant capital expenditure and execution risks remain for scaling manufacturing capacity.
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Coherent’s new optics platform tightens your link to AI datacenters but puts pressure on your cash if production lags. You now face the challenge of scaling manufacturing fast enough to match NVIDIA-driven demand or risk falling behind.
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