Core Insights - Aeluma, Inc. has joined the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC) to enhance its role in the U.S. microelectronics sector, focusing on high-performance technologies for various applications including AI and defense [1][2] - The MMEC is part of the Microelectronics Commons, a national network aimed at transitioning critical technologies from research to domestic manufacturing, aligning with Aeluma's goals to address technology challenges in the semiconductor ecosystem [2] Company Overview - Aeluma specializes in scalable semiconductor photonics and electronic technologies, combining compound semiconductors with advanced manufacturing processes for mass market applications [3] - The company operates R&D and manufacturing facilities in Goleta, California, and collaborates with foundries and integration companies to support its production capabilities [3]