https://wccftech.com/apple-vcsel-production-face-id-all-models/

Apple is currently partnered with the second largest supplier of vertical cavity surface emitting laser arrays, or VCSEL for short. The supplier’s name is Finisar and according to the new move the manufacturer has pulled off, it might mean that the iPhone models for 2018 might get some significant upgrades, which you will find out shortly.

According to the latest info we’ve received, Finisar announced the purchase on Thursday during an earnings report covering the October 2017 quarter. The plant is located in Texas and with production expected to kick off during the second half of 2018, it could mean great news for consumers wanting to pick out the base version of the iPhone model that will be announced next year.