MetaOptics to Deploy its Direct Laser Writer at the University of Arizona's Center of Semiconductor Manufacturing to Advance its U.S. Expansion
MetaOptics Ltd has entered an agreement to deploy its Direct Laser Writer (DLW) system at the University of Arizona's Center of Semiconductor Manufacturing. This move aims to accelerate the company's U.S. expansion and support research in silicon photonics and metalens technology.
Why it matters
This partnership highlights the growing importance of semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure and collaborative research between private tech firms and academic institutions in the U.S.
SINGAPORE , July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) ("MetaOptics" or the "Company," and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") , announced that it has entered into an agreement to deploy its key metalens Direct Laser Writer (" DLW ") system at the University of Arizona's Center of Semiconductor Manufacturing (the " University "). The a gre ement marks a critical step in advancing its U.S. expansion strategy and its collaborati ve researc h with world-class semiconductor stakeholders in Arizona. Installation of the DLW is expected to commence in 2027.
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