Aluvia Photonics, een toonaangevende innovator in fotonische geïntegreerde circuits (PICs), breidt zijn productiecapaciteit uit met nieuwe apparatuur voor de fabricage van 200mm AlOx-wafers. De installatie, gepland voor later dit jaar, vormt een belangrijke mijlpaal in de opschaling van Aluvia’s gepatenteerde technologie. Hiermee kan het bedrijf beter inspelen op de groeiende vraag en de behoeften van pilotklanten. De eerste 200mm AlOx-wafers worden begin 2026 verwacht. Dankzij de steun van het High Tech Fund via Universiteit Twente Holding wordt deze investering mogelijk, wat Aluvia’s positie in de fotonica-industrie verder versterkt.
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ENSCHEDE, The Netherlands – Aluvia Photonics, a leading innovator in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and the first company to commercialize AlOx-based photonics platform, announced today the commissioning of new manufacturing equipment to scale production to 200mm wafers, with planned installation later this year. This expansion represents a key milestone in ramping up Aluvia’s proprietary AlOx technology for applications in near-term markets.
The new equipment enables processing of sputtered AlOx on 200mm wafers, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard contamination control and quality requirements designed to integrate seamlessly with pre- and post- processing at partner facilities.
“We’ve been successfully sampling devices from our R&D facility to partners across various PIC markets, with some companies showing clear growth roadmaps. Investing in 200mm manufacturing capabilities is a critical step in meeting the requirements of those pilot customers,” said Steve Stoffels, CEO of Aluvia Photonics. “We see a strong market demand for our AlOx technology, and this expansion positions us to deliver our innovations at a larger scale.”
The first 200mm AlOx wafers will be available in early 2026, with MPWs and customer projects runs to follow. Aluvia welcomes discussions with companies interested in leveraging this technology for their photonics applications.
This development strengthens Aluvia’s position as a key player in the photonics ecosystem, supporting the growing demand for scalable, high-performance materials in next-generation PIC applications.
The investment in a 200mm tool for AlOx deposition has been made possible with the support of High Tech Funds through UTH (Universiteit Twente Holding). Their commitment to fostering deep-tech innovation plays a crucial role in advancing cutting-edge research and development. We are grateful for their support in strengthening our technological foundation and accelerating our growth.
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About Aluvia Photonics
Founded in November 2022 as a spin-off from the Integrated Optical Systems group of the University of Twente, Aluvia Photonics leverages over a decade of photonics R&D to deliver cutting-edge integrated solutions. The company specializes in AlOx-based PIC technologies, enabling breakthrough performance for applications across telecom, datacom/AI, quantum, and beyond.
For media inquiries, product demonstrations, or meeting requests, please contact: support@aluviaphotonics.com
