Industry coalition forms to standardize optical connections for AI data centers

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New coalition launches to advance and scale optical connections for AI data centers

May 12, 2026 8:03 AM EDT

Multi-source agreement will accelerate open standards for optical connectivity

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced it has joined a group of leading technology companies to establish a new multi-source agreement (MSA) focused on advancing open, interoperable specifications for expanded beam optical (EBO) connectivity in AI infrastructure. Expanded beam optical technology is increasingly seen as a critical enabler for AI infrastructure, offering advantages in reliability, ease of maintenance, and... More