Lumentum is a provider of optical and photonic technologies, founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California. The company designs and manufactures core components for communications infrastructure, AI data centers, and telecommunications networks, alongside products for industrial manufacturing and precision sensing. Its operations span multiple continents, employing over 11,000 people.
The company's technical domains include photonics, optical communications, 3D sensing, materials science, and semiconductor manufacturing. Its product portfolio comprises optical communications components that serve as building blocks for infrastructure and AI-driven data centers, commercial lasers for industrial applications, and 3D sensing components used in consumer devices.
Lumentum's vertical integration in manufacturing is a noted aspect of its operations, aimed at maintaining quality control and supply chain resilience. The company operates across several key industry verticals, including telecommunications, cloud computing, industrial manufacturing, and consumer electronics.
