Coherent Corp. announced a significant milestone with the shipment of its 300-millionth optical transceiver from its manufacturing facility in Ipoh, Malaysia. Established in 2001, the Ipoh facility spans 640,000 square feet and employs 3,600 workers. It plays a critical role in producing next-generation 800G optical transceivers and is preparing for future advancements such as 1.6T and 3.2T. Strategically located between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the site benefits from access to a vast talent pool from nearby universities and technical colleges.
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Coherent Corp. ships its 300-millionth optical transceiver from Ipoh, Malaysia. The facility, established in 2001, spans 640,000 square feet and employs 3,600 workers. It produces next-generation 800G transceivers and is preparing for 1.6T and 3.2T. Strategic location and robust infrastructure provide a competitive edge.
- Earlier this month, Coherent Corp. appointed Jim Andersonas its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, replacing Dr. Vincent D. (“Chuck”) Mattera, Jr., who is retiring as Chair and CEO of Coherent. Mr. Anderson also joins the company’s Board of Directors. Anderson most recently served as president and CEO of Lattice Semiconductors. Prior to joining Lattice in 2018, Mr. Anderson was senior vice president and general manager of Advanced Micro Devices’ Computing and Graphics business group. He previously held leadership positions in general management, engineering, sales, marketing, and strategy at companies including Intel, Broadcom (formerly Avago Technologies), and LSI Corporation. He holds an MBA and Master of Science in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Purdue University, and a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota.