Coherent Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) appointed Dr. Julie Sheridan Eng as Chief Technology Officer. Previously, she served as Senior VP and General Manager of Optoelectronic Devices and Modules. Dr. Eng's role will focus on driving future technology platforms, addressing long-term market trends, and enhancing sustainable growth. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Finisar Corporation, where she oversaw the launch of more than 180 fiber-optic transceiver products. Eng holds multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics, along with numerous patents and industry accolades.

Coherent Corp. (NASDAQ: COHR) partners with Windstream Wholesale and Nokia to successfully integrate a 400 Gig, 0 dBm QSFP-DD coherent pluggable module into Nokia's routers, enhancing Windstream’s ICON network strategy. This integration drastically reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for intermediate DCI boxes, while increasing 400G transceiver density. The partnership underscores a commitment to open networking standards and improves overall network reliability. This innovation represents a significant step toward evolving optical and packet networking.

On October 17, 2022, Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) introduced HIGHvision, an advanced machine vision system designed for laser welding heads, targeting the electric vehicle (EV) battery and motor manufacturing sectors. This system enhances manufacturing efficiency through ultrahigh accuracy and rapid alignment, subsequently reducing costs and improving welding throughput. HIGHvision is compatible with Coherent's HighLight FL-ARM lasers and encompasses a growing library of processing applications, including for battery and motor components. Coherent will display this innovation at EuroBLECH 2022.

Coherent Corp. showcased its latest innovations in optical communications at ECOC 2022 in Basel, Switzerland, from Sept. 19-21. Key presentations included topics on 800G and 1.6T upgrades and advanced ROADM architectures. Live demonstrations featured products like the 200G EML for transceiver modules, 800G Active Optical Cables, and innovations supporting short-reach interconnects. Coherent continues to enhance its portfolio for telecom and datacom networks, focusing on efficiency and advanced optical technologies.

Semtech Corporation (SMTC) announced a collaboration with Coherent Corp (COHR) to demonstrate their 200G optical solutions at ECOC 2022, highlighting innovative interoperability of Semtech’s FiberEdge 200G PAM4 EML driver with Coherent’s 200G EML. The joint solution aims to enhance data center applications with high-performance and low-distortion capabilities, paving the way for future terabit transceiver technologies. The demonstration will take place in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing advancements that signify a commitment to innovation in high-speed optical markets.

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) has launched its ultrahigh-resolution telemetry module (UHR-OCM) aimed at enhancing performance monitoring in optical transport systems capable of 800G transmission and beyond. This module supports the increasing demand for advanced communications equipment as internet traffic surges. The UHR-OCM provides high-resolution spectral scans crucial for optimizing the performance of reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers. The company will showcase this technology at ECOC 2022 in Switzerland from Sept. 19-21.

Coherent Corp. (Nasdaq: COHR) has launched its new 200 Gbps electro-absorption modulated lasers (EMLs) aimed at enhancing high-speed datacenter transceivers. The demand for advanced 400G, 800G, and future 1.6 Tbps transceivers is driving this innovation. The new EML devices promise high reliability and signal integrity for transceivers operating at 800 Gbps and 1.6 Tbps. Coherent's technology has a proven track record with over 100 million lasers deployed, positioning it as a competitive force in the optical communications industry.