Latest Applied Optoelectronics News & Updates
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Provider of optical components and HFC networking equipment
ao-inc.com- Headquarters
- Sugar Land, United States
- Founded year
- 1997
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 1,000–5,000
Latest news about Applied Optoelectronics (AOI)
In short: AOI significantly expanded its Texas manufacturing footprint and secured major high-speed transceiver orders to support surging AI demand.
Company announcements
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AOI receives $20.9M Texas grant
The grant supports manufacturing expansion in Sugar Land, adding 210,000 sq ft facility and over 500 jobs for AI data center transceivers.
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AOI expands Houston-area footprint to 900,000 square feet
The expansion adds 388,000 square feet in Pearland, Texas, to boost manufacturing capacity for AI data center transceivers. It supports scaling to 700,000 units monthly by 2027.
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AOI receives $71M order for 800G transceivers
The order from a major hyperscale customer brings total to $124M since mid-March. Deliveries start Q2, completing by year-end.
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AOI introduces Quantum18™ HT 1.8 GHz Hydro Gain Dual™
This DOCSIS 4.0-ready hot tub amplifier features dual downstream ports, field-upgradable diplex jets, and selectable high-split modes. Key specs include LoRaWAN monitoring and IP68 rating.
Media coverage
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AOI expands Texas manufacturing as demand for AI optics surges
(AOI) will build two adjacent buildings in Pearland, Texas, increasing its Houston-area manufacturing capacity by about 388,000 square feet. The move brings AOI's total footprint...
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To AOI | Oficina del Gobernador de Texas | Greg Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $20,852,518 has been extended to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) for an...
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AOI Expands Its Houston-Area Footprint to 900,000 Square Feet to Increase Capacity and Support Future Growth
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products powering AI, today announced plans to expand its Houston-area footprint...
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Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) Expands Houston-Area Manufacturing Footprint
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