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FIT Tech Day 2026: As the AI Machine Expands Beyond the Chip, Photonics Moves ...

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16 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

FIT Tech Day 2026 highlighted the transformation of AI data centers as photonics moves from telecommunications to becoming a core part of computing architecture, enabling AI machines expanding far beyond individual chips. The keynote by Dr. Chuck Mattera emphasized the industrialization of photonics from materials to large-scale systems necessary for scalable AI infrastructure.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Photonics & Optics, AI Infrastructure and Semiconductors.

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You face a shift where photonics will no longer just move data but form the core of future AI machines. This week, explore partnerships in photonics scale manufacturing or systems to position your AI hardware beyond traditional chips.

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