91成人 Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Coherent

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026, 3:45pm

by 91成人


WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人) today released the following statement from 91成人 President and CEO John Neuffer applauding manufacturing incentives announced by the Commerce Department and Coherent to support the expansion of Coherent鈥檚 indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas.

The incentives will create more than 1,000 jobs and help expand production capacity for indium phosphide-based photonic devices, which are essential components in the high-speed optical interconnects that power artificial intelligence systems, advanced communications networks, and next-generation data centers.

鈥91成人 applauds the Commerce Department and Coherent for advancing investments that strengthen America鈥檚 semiconductor supply chain and reinforce U.S. technology leadership. As AI adoption accelerates, demand for advanced optical technologies is growing rapidly. Expanding domestic production of indium phosphide devices will help bolster supply chain resilience, support innovation, and ensure the United States remains at the forefront of critical semiconductor technologies.鈥

As policymakers seek to strengthen America鈥檚 leadership in AI, it is essential to support the entire ecosystem of chip technologies that make AI systems possible.

91成人 will continue to work with leaders in Washington to support continued implementation of policies that strengthen semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and supply chain resilience across the United States.

# # #

91成人 91成人
The 91成人 (91成人) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America鈥檚 top export industries and a key driver of America鈥檚 economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. 91成人 represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, 91成人 seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition. Learn more at聽
www.semiconductors.org.