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RT NEWS: 🔥 #InP is gaining traction in AI data center optics. Sumitomo Chemical has set up a 4-inch epi-wafer line with sales underway, while China...
What happened
Sumitomo Chemical has established a 4-inch InP epi-wafer line and initiated sales, while Wuhan Tianyuan entered the InP substrate market via a 60% stake in Zhongxun. This indicates a supply expansion in the InP optical component sector driven by AI data center demand. Bearish: Increased supply may pressure prices.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 65/100
Affected components and suppliers
InPInP Epi-wafer
Sumitomo ChemicalWuhan Tianyuan
InPcapacity_expansionAI_opticssupply_increase
Source and time
Source: TrendForce Official (Market Data) · 9/3/2026 · View original source
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