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Lattice Materials Expands Bozeman, Montana, Manufacturing Operations

01/14/2026
Lattice Materials, a manufacturer specializing in custom-grown silicon and germanium crystals and machined components, plans to expand its operations in Bozeman, Montana. The project is expected to create 50 jobs over the next three years.

The company will construct a new 80,000-square-foot facility which will support the increased demand for critical optical components for aerospace and defense industries.

"This new facility marks a pivotal step in our growth as global demand accelerates for high-performance, U.S.-manufactured germanium optics, driven by increased defense investment," said Travis Wood, president of Lattice Materials. "Expanding our capacity enables our customers to innovate with confidence, maintain resilient domestic supply chains and ensure mission-critical technologies are available when needed."

The project is being supported by an $18.5 million investment in Lattice from the Department of War.

"Montana is proud to be home to Lattice Materials as a leading manufacturer of germanium and silicon critical for the semiconductor industry," Montana Governor Greg Gianforte noted. "The investment from the Department of War has led to this important expansion and will create more good-paying jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign nations for critical minerals. Together, we will continue to grow this sector of our economy to keep America prosperous and strong."

Lattice Materials, part of The Partner Companies, offers services from crystal growth (using the Czochralski process) to final polishing, serving industries needing advanced materials for systems like thermal imaging and guided missiles.

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