Astralux researches and develops technologies that will accelerate the incorporation of wide bandgap semiconductors into the opto-electronics and communications marketplace. Subsequent commercialization of those technologies will be achieved using an incubator-based approach to the creation of complementary companies. Astralux is developing a portfolio of core materials and device technologies that are necessary for high-power, high-temperature, and high-frequency operations by focusing on: Development of new substrate materials o Developing new techniques to lower the cost of current substrates o Demonstrating wide bandgap transistor technology o Extending spectral response in x-rays o Developing new optical, RF and electronic devices.