Microdisplay and semiconductor firms working together on miniature laser scanners, targeting 2018 production of lidar sensing 'engines'.
Exceeds guidance in all areas, with revenue of $135m; 100G sales take off while 40G continues slide.
Chinese giant expanding with strategic acquisition of specialty optical fiber /systems maker.
Investment in Zeiss SMT division intended to help development of high-numerical-aperture optics for extreme ultraviolet lithography.
Latest quarter income passes $40m, up 30% on Q4 2015, while 2016 sales hit $857m against $803m, last year.
New CEO Michael Burger facing immediate overcapacity challenges as the laser systems firm reports a $9.7M net loss.
Glass and optics giant reports sharp real-terms decline in LCD photomask sales, but is set to benefit from future EUV boom.
US-based imaging firm will be showing off new capability at next week's Vision event in Stuttgart.
Engineering giant's aviation subsidiary to acquire 75% stake in the laser additive manufacturing firm for nearly $600M.
But net quarter revenue of $258.1m exceeds top of guidance; company launches new 9kW and 3kW fiber lasers.
Fiber laser pioneer reports another record quarter, driven by booming sales of high-power lasers.
Three-quarters of year’s trading reflect overall improved sales and orders; fiber optics sales up 9%.
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