EFFECT Photonics taps Fabrinet for integrated optical subassembly production
EFFECT Photonics says it has chosen contract manufacturer Fabrinet (NYSE: FN) to produce its integrated optical sub-assemblies. Fabrinet will supply sourcing, procurement, assembly, test, and calibration services as part of the deal.
The integrated optics and optical transceiver vendor believes that working with Fabrinet will enable the company to keep pace with shifts in requirements and demand. Fabrinet has engineering and manufacturing resources and facilities in Thailand, the U.S., the People’s Republic of China, Israel, and the UK. The companies didn’t reveal where EFFECT Photonics’ products will be manufactured; EFFECT is based in the Netherlands and recently opened an office in the area of Boston, MA (see “EFFECT Photonics positions new U.S. regional headquarters as platform for growth”).
“Fabrinet is recognized worldwide for its best-in-class expertise in the field of optical product manufacturing and its ability to support the most demanding markets, technologies, and business models,” said Roberto Marcoccia, CEO of EFFECT Photonics. “By leveraging their proven capabilities and longstanding manufacturing prowess, EFFECT Photonics is able to offer our customers increased supply, reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.”
“We are pleased to have been selected by EFFECT Photonics as their manufacturing partner to provide production at scale for their optical subassemblies,” added Edward Archer, executive vice president sales and marketing at Fabrinet. “As a leader in advanced optical packaging and precision manufacturing for complex devices, we are well positioned to support EFFECT Photonics in achieving their business goals.”
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