Lattice Granted $18.5 Mln To Expand Germanium And Silicon Optics Production

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2025.12.23 10:48
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The U.S. Defense Department will invest $18.5 million to expand Lattice Materials' production of Germanium and Silicon optics. This funding, from the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, aims to increase production capacity, reduce lead times, and enhance readiness for key platforms. The investment supports the goal of increasing domestic production of critical minerals and mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities. Lattice will boost its capacity to produce optical grade germanium and silicon crystals and establish the capability to produce germanium metal from recycled scrap.