Lightium, MPI Corporation And Axiomatic_AI Announce Strategic Partnership To Revolutionize Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Testing With AI-Powered Solutions

Zurich , Hsinchu and Boston, MA /PRNewswire/ - Lightium AG , MPI Corporation , and Axiomatic_AI Inc. have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the world's first Intelligent, Autonomous, and Integrated Test Solution (IAITS) for photonic devices.

This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize the photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing and qualification processes by combining cutting-edge artificial intelligence, next-generation hardware, and deep industry expertise. The IAITS platform will deliver breakthrough performance in test workflows, enabling unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and scalability to meet the ever-changing demands of the photonics industry.

A unified vision for the future of photonics testing
This partnership is driven by a shared commitment to providing the photonics industry with breakthrough AI-based, self-optimizing solutions. By combining Axiomatic_AI ’s reasoning-based artificial intelligence with MPI Corporation ’s industry-leading wafer test systems and automation software , and leveraging Lightium AG ’s advanced test infrastructure and deep expertise in ultra-high-speed photonic device measurements, the collaboration aims to bring intelligent, fully integrated photonic integrated circuit (PIC) test solutions to market.

Together, the three companies are creating a unified AI platform that addresses the growing complexity and performance requirements of photonic integrated circuit characterization, enabling new levels of automation, accuracy, and scalability for next-generation applications.

Creating disruptive value within hardware and human resources
The Intelligent, Autonomous, and Integrated Test Solution (IAITS) introduces a new paradigm in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing, delivering transformative value in both technology infrastructure and human capital.

Main advantages of IAITS:

• Increased throughput : By automating complex test routines, minimizing downtime and optimizing the use of measurement systems, IAITS significantly accelerates test cycles and reduces iteration times.
• Improved human efficiency : The system reduces reliance on manual operations, programming and debugging, allowing skilled personnel to focus on high-value engineering and strategic innovation tasks.

IAITS will be marketed as an advanced add-on software for MPI Corporation 's wafer test systems . Designed to support R&D and high-volume production environments, the solution sets a new industry benchmark for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, reducing the total cost of test and accelerating time to market for next-generation PIC devices.

About Lightium AG
Lightium AG is a Swiss startup specializing in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and foundry services, leveraging its proprietary production-grade Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) platform. Lightium accelerates customer innovation by delivering unmatched photonics performance, a streamlined and cost-effective supply chain, and seamless scalability from prototyping to high-volume manufacturing.

As Europe's first production-grade TFLN foundry , Lightium plays a vital role in enabling next-generation photonic solutions across a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, data communications, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and space technologies.

Further information is available here: Lightium - Thin Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Photonic Foundry

About MPI Corporation
MPI Corporation , headquartered in Taiwan, is a global leader in advanced probe systems and test solutions for the semiconductor, photonics, and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) industries. The company designs and manufactures high-performance wafer test systems known for their exceptional accuracy, automation capabilities, and scalability, enabling cutting-edge testing in research, development, and high-volume production.

MPI's innovations play a vital role in advancing next-generation technologies in wireless communications, electronics, and photonics. The company is listed on the Taipei Stock Exchange (TAIEX: 6223).

To learn more, see: About MPI Corporation - World Leader in Semiconductor Testing

About Axiomatic_AI Inc.
Axiomatic_AI Inc. , headquartered in Boston , is a pioneering startup developing physics-based reasoning artificial intelligence to accelerate innovation and reduce the costs and risks associated with developing deep technologies. Its cutting-edge AI technologies are redefining how high-tech industries design, measure, and optimize complex systems, enabling faster and smarter decision-making in R&D and manufacturing environments.

To learn more, visit: https://axiomatic-ai.com/mission/