3M announces collaboration with GSEO to advance Expanded Beam Optical manufacturing and development
Key Highlights
- ➤3M plans strategic investment for approximately 4.7% of GSEO’s common shares
- ➤3M and GSEO collaborate on Expanded Beam Optical manufacturing and technology development
- ➤Investment expected to close in fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions
- ➤EBO collaboration targets hyperscale data centers and advanced connectivity applications
Expert Statements
William Brown, Chairman and CEO of 3M
“3M is investing in capabilities and partnerships that can accelerate innovation for our customers. By selecting GSEO as a manufacturing partner and investing in the company, we are strengthening the path to scale next-generation optical connectivity solutions for high-performance data center infrastructure.”
Micro Kuo, CEO and President of GSEO
“GSEO is pleased to expand its relationship with 3M as we work together to advance optical interconnect solutions for next-generation data center infrastructure. This collaboration brings together complementary technology and manufacturing strengths to support continued innovation and help meet the performance demands of high-growth connectivity markets.”
3M announces collaboration with GSEO to advance Expanded Beam Optical manufacturing and development PR Newswire
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced a collaboration with Genius Electronic Optical Co., Ltd. (GSEO, Taiwan: 3406), an optical technology company, to advance technology development and manufacturing for 3M's Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) solutions. In support of these efforts, 3M expects to make a strategic investment to acquire approximately 4.7% of GSEO's common shares as part of the company's private placement of newly issued shares, subject to customary closing conditions.
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