Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Santa Clara, California
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Since 1971
Coherent Corp. makes photonics components, engineered materials, optoelectronic devices, and laser systems. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1971, and employs between 50,000 and 100,000 people, with estimated revenue of $5-10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, military and defense, and plumbing hardware industries. In February 2026, it received a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, and in March 2026 it announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop optics technology for next-generation data center architecture.
Coherent Corp. at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1971
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
Import activity
109
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
109
Named foreign suppliers
37
Top origins
United Kingdom · South Korea · Netherlands · Singapore
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Coherent Corp..
What this tells a buyer
Coherent announced a CHIPS letter of intent for $50 million in June 2026 to expand its manufacturing facility for AI infrastructure, following its February 2026 Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and is registered under ITAR, and its listed capabilities include batteries and e-mobility, semiconductors, and laser systems.
Coherent is a privately held company, and its listed industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, medical, and military and defense.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
55 years in operation (founded 1971).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Coherent Corp. makes photonics components, engineered materials, optoelectronic devices, and laser systems. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1971, and employs between 50,000 and 100,000 people, with estimated revenue of $5-10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, military and defense, and plumbing hardware industries. In February 2026, it received a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, and in March 2026 it announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop optics technology for next-generation data center architecture.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1971 |
Headquarters | Santa Clara, California |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered |
What Coherent Corp. makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 certifications and is registered under ITAR, and its listed capabilities include batteries and e-mobility, semiconductors, and laser systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Sheet Metal, Welding, Sensor (source: coherent.com).
Certifications
Coherent Corp. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — coherent.com
ISO 13485 — coherent.com
ISO 14001 — coherent.com
ISO 45001 — coherent.com
ISO 50001 — coherent.com
ISO 9001 — coherent.com
ITAR registered — coherent.com
Trade and customs footprint
Coherent announced a CHIPS letter of intent for $50 million in June 2026 to expand its manufacturing facility for AI infrastructure, following its February 2026 Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant. US customs bill-of-lading records list 109 inbound shipments across 37 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United Kingdom · South Korea · Netherlands · Singapore.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — AI-driven sales boom continues at Coherent | optics.org (optics.org)
2026-06-16 — Coherent Announces a CHIPS Letter of Intent for $50 Million to Expand World-Leading Manufacturing Facility for AI Infrastructure (coherent.com)
2026-03-02 — NVIDIA and Coherent Announce Strategic Partnership to Develop Optics Technology to Scale Next-Generation Data Center Architecture | Mon, 03/02/2026 - 08:00 (coherent.com)
2026-02-06 — Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Coherent | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott (texas.gov)
2026-02-02 — Bystronic completes acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business unit | Bystronic (bystronic.com)
2025-10-31 — Coherent Announces Agreement to Sell Materials Processing Tools Product Division to Bystronic (coherent.com)
Facilities
Coherent Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Sherman, Texas — coherent.com
Company details
Coherent is a privately held company, and its listed industries include automotive, electric vehicles, electronics, medical, and military and defense. Coherent Corp. was founded in 1971, has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 55 years in operation (founded 1971). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Coherent Corp. make?
Coherent Corp. makes photonics components, engineered materials, optoelectronic devices, and laser systems. It is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1971, and employs between 50,000 and 100,000 people, with estimated revenue of $5-10 billion. The company is privately held and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, military and defense, and plumbing hardware industries. In February 2026, it received a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant, and in March 2026 it announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop optics technology for next-generation data center architecture.
Where is Coherent Corp. headquartered?
Coherent Corp. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California (5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, California, 95054).
When was Coherent Corp. founded?
Coherent Corp. was founded in 1971.
How big is Coherent Corp.?
Coherent Corp. has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Coherent Corp. hold?
Coherent Corp. lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Coherent Corp. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 109 inbound shipments for Coherent Corp., with top origins including United Kingdom · South Korea · Netherlands · Singapore.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 734-456-3100
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered
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