DenseLight Strengthens Photonics Platforms to Lead Industry
Singapore, Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
DenseLight Semiconductors in Singapore is enhancing its photonics technology, aiming to dominate the sector crucial for telecommunications and computing innovations.
Market Growth and Industry Position
The timing of DenseLight’s platform enhancement comes as the Superluminescent Light Emitting Diodes (SLEDs) market is projected to experience significant growth, with expectations of reaching approximately $500 million by 2028 [1]. The company’s strategic focus on integrated photonics positions it among key industry players in a market expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2025 to 2032 [1].
Technological Applications and Impact
The company’s integrated photonics platforms encompass crucial areas including design and simulation, epitaxial growth, wafer fabrication, and chip production [2]. These advancements are particularly significant as the broader Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) market is projected to expand from $6.4 billion in 2025 to $54.5 billion by 2035 [3]. DenseLight’s focus on optical coherence tomography (OCT) applications positions it strategically in the medical technology sector [1].
Industry Context and Future Outlook
The timing is particularly crucial as silicon photonics technology becomes increasingly vital for artificial intelligence and data processing. According to industry analysts, the giant machine learning models driving the AI boom would not be possible without high-speed optical interconnects [3]. The market structure currently shows datacoms accounting for 79% of PIC market share, with telecommunications at 13%, demonstrating the crucial role of photonics in digital infrastructure [3].