3M announces collaboration with GSEO to advance optical manufacturing
MMM•3M will buy about 4.7% of GSEO’s common shares in a private placement, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The companies will support expanded beam optical commercialization and capacity expansion for data centers.
1. Investment and collaboration
3M announced a collaboration with Genius Electronic Optical Co. (GSEO) to advance expanded beam optical manufacturing and development. 3M expects its investment, which will give it about 4.7% of GSEO’s common shares through a private placement, to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The companies will support expanded beam optical commercialization and capacity expansion for data centers.
