Increased data demands led to industry-wide interest in hybrid EO modulation on silicon. TOK invests in NLM, and Hamamatsu expands its investment. NLM receives SBIR/STTR contracts from NASA and AFWERX. NLM moves into independent facilities at UW’s incubation facility, CoMotion Labs. Datacom industry veteran Brad Booth joins the Board of Directors. 120°C in-device stability results are published at ECOC (European Conference on Optical Communication).