New North Carolina facility to boost production of advanced optical components for next-generation data centers
San Jose, California, 27 March 2026 – Lumentum Holdings Inc., a global provider of optical and photonic solutions, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina. The move reflects the company’s growing focus on supporting the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers and strengthening its presence in the United States.
The new 240,000-square-foot facility will manufacture advanced indium phosphide-based optical devices, which are essential components used in high-performance computing and large-scale AI infrastructure. The site, acquired from semiconductor company Qorvo, is already operational and will be upgraded to meet Lumentum’s production requirements.
One of the key advantages of this expansion is the transfer of an experienced workforce, allowing Lumentum to scale operations more efficiently. The facility will produce critical technologies such as continuous wave and ultra-high-power lasers, which play a vital role in enabling faster and more reliable data transmission.
NVIDIA is expected to be one of the major customers for the new facility, supporting the development of advanced AI infrastructure. Lumentum also plans to serve other leading cloud and technology companies that require high-performance optical solutions.
This expansion is part of Lumentum’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve supply chain resilience, and support the increasing demand for AI and cloud computing technologies. The facility will use 6-inch wafer technology and is expected to begin ramping up production by mid-2028.
In addition to boosting manufacturing capacity, the project is set to create significant economic value. Lumentum plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the site and generate over 400 jobs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and management roles.
The company’s decision highlights the growing importance of advanced manufacturing in supporting next-generation technologies. As demand for AI, data centers, and high-speed connectivity continues to rise, investments like these are expected to play a key role in shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
