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Aeluma Executes Strategic Agreement with Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies for Wafer Production for AI Datacom

  • Aeluma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALMU) signed an agreement with Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies (SCAT) to accelerate development & production of photonics wafers for the AI datacom market.
  • The partnership will initially utilize SCAT's existing metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) capabilities at its Phoenix, Arizona facility.
  • Aeluma's non-indium-phosphide (non-InP) photonics platform utilizes 150mm gallium arsenide (GaAs) & 200 to 300mm silicon (Si) substrates to address InP shortages & geopolitical risks.
  • Traditional InP manufacturing relies on 100mm substrates with limited supply, whereas Aeluma's approach eliminates dependence on new fab buildouts & qualification timelines.
  • SCAT produces epitaxial wafers for optical communications, smartphone, wireless, & automotive industries.
  • Aeluma CEO Jonathan Klamkin stated the agreement strengthens a multi-year relationship to enable accelerated development, qualification, production, & future expansion.
  • SCAT President Dr. Ken Campman noted that InP substrate limitations are constraining the photodetector & laser market, making Aeluma's technology a promising solution.
  • Forward-looking statements regarding market position, product development, & partner relations are included in the press release with associated risks.
  • Aeluma is headquartered in Goleta, California, and specializes in high-performance photonic & electronic technologies for AI, mobile, defense, aerospace, quantum, & automotive sectors.