Coherent Honored at ECOC 2025 With Industry Recognition for Optical Innovation

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Coherent (NYSE:COHR), a global photonics leader, has received two prestigious awards at ECOC 2025, Europe's largest optical communications exhibition. The company won the Optical Transport Award for its Multi-Rail Resource Pooling System and the Most Innovative Photonic Component Award for its 400G Differential EML.

The Multi-Rail Resource Pooling System enhances C- and L-band throughput while reducing power and hardware requirements. The 400G D-EML, the first of its kind, delivers >100 GHz bandwidth with lower power consumption for optical transceivers. These innovations support the growing demands of datacenter, AI, and telecom networks.

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SAXONBURG, Pa., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a global leader in photonics, proudly announced today that it has been recognized with two awards at ECOC 2025, Europe’s largest optical communications exhibition. The honors highlight Coherent’s commitment to driving breakthrough technologies that are enabling the next generation of high-performance, AI networks.

The following Coherent products were recognized for their innovation in their respective categories:

Optical Transport Award: Multi-Rail Resource Pooling System
An advanced optical amplification architecture that pools dynamic gain equalizers, channel monitors, and pump lasers across multiple transmission paths to boost C- and L-band throughput while cutting power, space, and hardware requirements.

Most Innovative Photonic Component Award: 400G Differential EML
The industry’s first 400G D-EML, offering >100 GHz bandwidth, low reflections, and reduced power consumption for cost-effective, scalable optical transceivers.

“We are honored to receive industry recognition at ECOC 2025, which reinforces Coherent’s position as a leader in optical innovation,” said Dr. Julie Eng, Chief Technology Officer at Coherent. “These achievements reflect the extraordinary expertise of our global teams and our ongoing commitment to deliver scalable, reliable, and energy-efficient technologies that power the future of communications.”

Coherent’s award-winning portfolio showcases the company’s unmatched breadth across materials, components, and systems. By driving innovation in optical communications, Coherent is helping customers address the unprecedented growth in datacenter, AI, and telecom networks.

About Coherent 

Coherent is the global photonics leader. We harness photons to drive innovation. Industry leaders in the datacenter, communications, and industrial markets rely on Coherent’s world-leading technology to fuel their own innovation and growth.

Founded in 1971 and operating in more than 20 countries, Coherent brings the industry’s broadest, deepest technology stack; unmatched supply chain resilience; and global scale to help its customers solve their toughest technology challenges. Visit us at coherent.com.

Media Contact: 
innovations@coherent.com 

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FAQ

What awards did Coherent (COHR) win at ECOC 2025?

Coherent won two awards at ECOC 2025: the Optical Transport Award for its Multi-Rail Resource Pooling System and the Most Innovative Photonic Component Award for its 400G Differential EML.

What are the key features of Coherent's award-winning 400G D-EML?

Coherent's 400G D-EML is the industry's first of its kind, featuring >100 GHz bandwidth, low reflections, and reduced power consumption for cost-effective, scalable optical transceivers.

How does Coherent's Multi-Rail Resource Pooling System improve optical transport?

The system pools dynamic gain equalizers, channel monitors, and pump lasers across multiple transmission paths to boost C- and L-band throughput while reducing power, space, and hardware requirements.

Who is the Chief Technology Officer of Coherent (COHR)?

Dr. Julie Eng serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Coherent.