Fremont-based AXT, Inc. has become a crucial player in the semiconductor substrate market, offering a wide range of products across various emerging industries. From data center connectivity and solar energy applications to robotics and autonomous vehicles, the company's proprietary vertical gradient freeze technology has helped to cement its position as a major player in the space. Its product offerings include indium phosphide for light/laser-based applications, semi-insulating gallium arsenide (GaAs) and semi-conducting GaAs substrates for Wi-Fi and IoT devices, as well as germanium substrates for use in multi-junction solar cells. In addition, AXT provides purified gallium, boron trioxide, and pBN insulating parts. The company sells its products through direct sales forces and distributors across the U.S., China, and Europe. AXT was founded in 1986 and underwent a name change from American Xtal Technology, Inc. in July 2000.
AXT's ticker is AXTI
The company's shares trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange
They are based in Fremont, California
There are 1001-5000 employees working at AXT
AXT is in the Technology sector
AXT is in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry
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