Vital Materials Announces New InP and GaAs Wafer Production Project
July 24, 2026
Vital Materials plans a new InP and GaAs wafer production facility in Quzhou, China, with an annual production capacity of 6 million wafers.
Source to Solutions
Vital Materials brings together advanced materials, process development, manufacturing, and device capabilities to help customers move from concept to scalable production. Our vertically integrated approach connects expertise across the value chain, providing customers with a single partner from development through production.
Industries We Serve
Vital Materials serves a diverse range of industries where performance, precision, and reliability are critical. Our technologies and capabilities support applications across semiconductors, photonics, energy, automotive, displays, and other advanced technology markets. Explore the industries and applications where Vital is helping enable the next generation of innovation.
Functional Materials (FM)
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Advanced materials supporting electronics, optics, energy, and chemical applications. Our FM solutions enable customers to produce higher-purity products, improve manufacturing efficiency, and meet demanding environmental and performance standards.
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Compound Semiconductors (CS)
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High-performance substrates, compounds, and materials engineered for RF, photonics, power electronics, aerospace, and next-generation sensing. We support every stage—from crystal growth to finished components.
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Infrared (IR)
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Critical materials for LWIR, MWIR, and SWIR systems, enabling imaging, sensing, defense, medical, industrial, and emerging automotive applications. Our vertically integrated portfolio spans laser optics, detector materials, chalcogenide glass, and engineered components.
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Thin Films (TF)
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Comprehensive solutions for thin-film deposition, optical coatings, semiconductor processes, and advanced manufacturing. Our equipment and materials support precision coating applications for display, solar, automotive, optics, and research sectors.
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News & Updates
We’re live at SEMICON West 2025!
October 7, 2025
The Vital Materials team, including FHR Anlagenbau GmbH, is on site at Booth #1572, showcasing our Source-to-Solutions capabilities across advanced materials, equipment, and recycling technologies.
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Vital Materials Receives Gentex Supplier of the Year Award in the Metals Category
June 23, 2026
Vital Materials was honored to receive Gentex’s Supplier of the Year Award in the Metals Category, recognizing a strong partnership.
Vital Materials’ David Cooke Presents at LaserOptics 2026 and Serves as Conference Chair
June 6, 2026
Vital Materials participated in LaserOptics 2026 in Barcelona, where David Cooke presented and served as Conference Chair, supporting collaboration across the photonics community.
Vital Materials to Exhibit at CS MANTECH 2026
May 21, 2026
Visit Vital Materials at Booth 109 during CS MANTECH 2026 in Portland, OR. Explore solutions for compound semiconductors, photonics, and thermal management.
Global Reach
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With 54 offices across 20 countries, Vital Materials combines global scale with deep technical and manufacturing expertise. Our 15,000+ employees support customers across more than 46 industries, backed by over 3,500 R&D professionals and a global network spanning materials, process development, equipment, manufacturing, and advanced technologies. Wherever innovation is happening, Vital brings together the expertise, capabilities, and production resources to help customers move forward with confidence.
54 Offices
20 Countries
15k+ Employees
46+ Industries
100+ Compounds
3,500+ R&D Personnel
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