{"id":981246,"date":"2026-07-14T07:03:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/aoi-begins-expansion-of-pearland-manufacturing-campus-to-scale-800g-and-1-6t-optical-transceiver-production\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:03:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:03:57","slug":"aoi-begins-expansion-of-pearland-manufacturing-campus-to-scale-800g-and-1-6t-optical-transceiver-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/aoi-begins-expansion-of-pearland-manufacturing-campus-to-scale-800g-and-1-6t-optical-transceiver-production\/","title":{"rendered":"AOI Begins Expansion of Pearland Manufacturing Campus to Scale 800G and 1.6T Optical Transceiver Production"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SUGAR LAND, Texas, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAOI), a leading provider of advanced optical and HFC networking products powering AI, today announced it has begun construction on its two adjacent properties in Pearland, Texas, adding nearly 400,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.<\/p>\n

The buildout of these properties, located at 14621 Kirby Drive and 11555 N. Spectrum Boulevard, supports AOI\u2019s plans to increase production of its 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers, which are a critical component of modern AI infrastructures that let network devices communicate over fiber optics, enabling fast, long-distance data transmission.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to be part of the Pearland business ecosystem and appreciate the level of support we received from the city and economic development offices to match our manufacturing needs,\u201d said Dr. Stefan Murry, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of AOI. \u201cAs we continue to grow and expand our Houston-area footprint, Pearland offers us access to a strong workforce, excellent infrastructure, and room to scale our operations. These facilities will be instrumental in supporting our long-term growth strategy, enabling us to expand production of advanced optical transceivers and strengthen AOI’s position as a key supplier to the AI and cloud infrastructure markets.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Applied Optoelectronics to Pearland as they expand their manufacturing footprint,\u201d said Quentin Wiltz, Mayor, City of Pearland. \u201cThis project will bring high-quality jobs, strengthen our local economy, and deepen the innovation ecosystem that makes Pearland a destination for forward-looking companies. We look forward to continuing to support AOI as they grow and thrive in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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