AI demand strains supplies of lasers, fiber and other optical tech

China's supply chain gets a boost as data center buildout sparks shortages and price hikes

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Global appetite for building AI data centers is pushing up demand and prices for many critical components from lasers and substrates to optical fibers and connectors. (Photo by Chungi Chen)Tech AsiaChina's supply chain gets a boost as data center buildout sparks shortages and price hikesLAULY LI and CHENG TING-FANGMay 27, 2026 06:00 JST

AI demand strains supplies of lasers, fiber and other optical tech

AI demand strains supplies of lasers, fiber and other optical tech

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