Investment of $55.9 billion eclipses previous high set in 2000, with Korean chip makers leading the charge.

700,000 square-foot facility in Sherman, Texas, will host 6-inch VCSEL wafer production, with CEO Jerry Rawls expecting ‘gigantic’ future demand.

Fiber-optic cable powerhouses merger would create notional annual sales worth €11 billion.

Israel-based Guardian Optical Technologies plans accelerated development of multifunctional sensor technology for what it calls 'passenger-aware' cars.

Business comprising Qioptiq and several other well-known photonics brands has been acquired by AEA Investors.

Canadian firm’s ‘ThromboLUX’ product uses laser scattering technique to characterize blood platelets.

Chairman Gareth Jones hails company's 'strongest ever' position as stock price approaches record high.

First stage of planned €1 BN investment in production capacity completed amid rapid demand growth.

California-based Modulated Imaging completes series A round for technology offering early warning of diabetic ulcers.

Vestel Ventures and Intel Capital back Turkish university spinout CY Vision's AR/VR technology.

Provider of laser additive manufacturing equipment bounces back from difficult trading period.

Optics and life science segment sales up 16% so far this year as demand from semiconductor market remains solid.