U.S. Department of Defense Invests $18.5M in Bozeman's Lattice Materials Facility
The U.S. Department of Defense has invested $18.5 million in Lattice Materials, which is constructing an 80,000-square-foot facility in Bozeman, Montana, to double its crystal growth capacity for silicon and germanium used in military applications. This project is expected to create 50 jobs over three years and strengthen domestic supply chains for critical infrared products, supporting U.S. defense capabilities while reducing reliance on foreign sources.

Lattice Materials, part of The Partner Companies, is breaking ground on an 80,000-square-foot facility in Bozeman, Montana, following an $18.5 million investment from the U.S. Department of Defense. This expansion aims to double crystal growth capacity for silicon and germanium used in military applications.
The facility will create 50 jobs over three years and enhance domestic supply chains for critical infrared products. The project supports U.S. defense capabilities and reduces reliance on foreign sources for essential materials.




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