• PhotonDelta's October 27, 2026 analysis urged Europe to scale integrated photonics manufacturing to convert technological strengths into global competitiveness.
• AI infrastructure is driving demand for faster, energy-efficient connectivity, shifting competitive advantage toward reliable production at scale.
• Europe needs to bridge pilot lines and commercial production, with manufacturing investment tied more closely to customer demand.
• The European Commission's proposed Chips Act 2.0 recognizes photonic integrated circuits as a strategic semiconductor technology.
• Cross-border coordination and complementary international partnerships are needed to build capabilities essential to global semiconductor supply chains.

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