Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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San Jose, California
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Since 2015
Lumentum is a United States company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 2015 as a spinoff from JDSU. It manufactures lasers, optical modules, optical subsystems, and photonic chips for data center connectivity, telecom networks, and industrial applications. The company reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and it is privately held. It serves the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and electric-vehicle sectors. In March 2026 it announced a new U.S. manufacturing facility to produce advanced lasers for large AI data centers.
Lumentum at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2015
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
336
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
336
Named foreign suppliers
9
Top origins
Taiwan · Thailand · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Lumentum.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 336 shipments linked to the company, with supplier origins including Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and lists semiconductor and emissions-related products among its offerings.
Lumentum operates two segments, Cloud & Networking and Industrial Tech, and in 2026 announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop optics technology.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
11 years in operation (founded 2015).
336 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Lumentum is a United States company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 2015 as a spinoff from JDSU. It manufactures lasers, optical modules, optical subsystems, and photonic chips for data center connectivity, telecom networks, and industrial applications. The company reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and it is privately held. It serves the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and electric-vehicle sectors. In March 2026 it announced a new U.S. manufacturing facility to produce advanced lasers for large AI data centers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2015 |
Headquarters | San Jose, California |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Lumentum makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and lists semiconductor and emissions-related products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Semiconductor, Emissions (source: lumentum.com).
Certifications
Lumentum is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — lumentum.com
ISO 9001 — lumentum.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 336 shipments linked to the company, with supplier origins including Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea. US customs bill-of-lading records list 336 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Thailand · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.
Latest developments
2026-11-02 — Lumentum - Marvell and Lumentum to Combine, Creating a Category Leader in AI Connectivity (lumentum.com)
2026-07-29 — AXT, Inc., AXT, Inc. Announces Long-Term Supplier Agreement with Lumentum (axt.com)
2026-03-26 — Lumentum - Lumentum Announces New U.S. Manufacturing Facility to Produce Advanced Lasers for the World’s Largest AI Data Centers (lumentum.com)
2026-03-02 — Lumentum - NVIDIA Announces Strategic Partnership With Lumentum to Develop State-of-the-Art Optics Technology (lumentum.com)
2025-12-08 — IQE extends multi-year strategic supply agreement with Lumentum | IQE Corporate (iqep.com)
2025-10-10 — Thailand lands $70m investment from Lumentum for AI chipmaking - Nikkei Asia (nikkei.com)
Facilities
Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Greensboro, North Carolina — lumentum.com
San Jose, California — lumentum.com
Company details
Lumentum operates two segments, Cloud & Networking and Industrial Tech, and in 2026 announced a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop optics technology. Lumentum was founded in 2015, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in San Jose, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 11 years in operation (founded 2015). 336 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lumentum make?
Lumentum is a United States company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 2015 as a spinoff from JDSU. It manufactures lasers, optical modules, optical subsystems, and photonic chips for data center connectivity, telecom networks, and industrial applications. The company reports an employee band of 10,000 to 50,000 and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion, and it is privately held. It serves the electronics, semiconductor, automotive, and electric-vehicle sectors. In March 2026 it announced a new U.S. manufacturing facility to produce advanced lasers for large AI data centers.
Where is Lumentum headquartered?
Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California (1001 Ridder Park Dr, San Jose, California, 95131-2314).
When was Lumentum founded?
Lumentum was founded in 2015.
How big is Lumentum?
Lumentum has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Lumentum hold?
Lumentum lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Lumentum import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 336 inbound shipments for Lumentum, with top origins including Taiwan · Thailand · Hong Kong S.A.R. · South Korea.
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