Flexcompute, Inc.

Flexcompute launches PhotonForge at SPIE Photonics West, a groundbreaking photonic design automation platform that streamlines the entire Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) development process within a unified environment. As photonics emerges as the key to overcoming communication bottlenecks in modern data centers, PhotonForge delivers an integrated solution designed to address the industry’s most urgent challenges. While computing power has surged by an astonishing 60,000x in recent years, input/output (I/O) bandwidth and memory speeds lag behind, creating a critical performance gap that risks hindering advancements in AI and large-scale computing. PhotonForge empowers designers to unlock the bandwidth and energy efficiency required for tomorrow’s most demanding applications, delivering scalable, efficient, and reliable photonic advancements. Streamlined End-to-End Workflow for PIC Design PhotonForge empowers photonic designers by integrating design, optimization, simulation, and fabrication-ready layouts into a seamless interface to effortlessly create foundry-ready designs. PhotonForge addresses a challenge in photonics: unifying diverse tools and workflows into a cohesive, end-to-end solution. By leveraging GPU-accelerated, multi-physics solvers and enabling compatibility with foundry Process Design Kits (PDKs), PhotonForge delivers: - Layout editor - Device-level simulation (optical, electrical) - Compact model generation - Circuit-level simulations - Signal integrity analysis This integrated approach reduces tape-out errors, shortens time-to-market, and lowers development costs to accelerate photonic innovation. "PhotonForge is a groundbreaking solution that redefines photonic device design and automation,” Flexcompute President Vera Yang said. “We are empowering innovators to accelerate design, reduce time-to-market, and unlock new growth.” Next-Level Performance with GPU-Accelerated Simulations One of PhotonForge’s most powerful features is its GPU-accelerated multi-physics capabilities. Powered by Flexcompute’s cutting-edge solvers, including FDTD, MODE, RF, and CHARGE, PhotonForge enables simulations up to 500 times faster than traditional methods. This advanced speed allows designers to explore design possibilities, to optimize and bring products to market with increased confidence and efficiency. “The industry’s major players are all doubling down on co-packaged optics to turbocharge I/O bandwidth,” said Prashanta Kharel, PhD, Technology Strategist at Flexcompute. “GPU-accelerated computing is the only way to tackle the complex, multi-dimensional problems standing in the way. It’s the future of photonics, and we’re making it happen.” About Flexcompute At Flexcompute, innovation is not just a principle—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Born from the minds of engineers at MIT and Stanford, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in simulation technology. With our GPU-native technology, seamlessly integrated into existing workflows, we enable teams to innovate faster, reduce costs, and minimize risks—bringing better products to market in less time. Our mission is to make hardware development as easy as software. Learn more at flexcompute.com/photonforge.