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10 Dec 15
Jenoptik Laser to cut 38 jobs and freeze contracts at HQ

2900-strong company is “reconciling” Jena-based laser business to suit market conditions in 2016.

09 Dec 15
SEMI predicts smaller fab spending uptick for 2016

Taiwan chip makers set to lead a smaller increase in capacity expenditure than previously expected, although Sony is boosting its image sensor output.

08 Dec 15
UVLED maker Sensor Electronic Technology buys up Nitek

US acquisition will create "market leading" position, with further deals and products imminent.

07 Dec 15
Opsens eyes C$5M public offering

Quebec company makes fiber-optic sensors used in cardiovascular surgery and industrial applications.

01 Dec 15
Samsung Ventures invests in Amplitude Laser Group

French maker of ultrafast solid-state lasers to develop solutions for global consumer electronics giant.

01 Dec 15
Cascade laser systems set to ramp, says analyst Tematys

Market set to achieve sales of around $1.7 billion in 2024.

01 Dec 15
Sales and profit up at Gooch & Housego

Stock trades close to record high after positive results from the UK-headquartered photonics company.

27 Nov 15
LG Display to start building huge OLED factory

Ultimate investment of nearly $10 billion anticipated; move likely to fuel more rumors of Apple iPhone adoption.

26 Nov 15
Optical chip maker ColorChip raises $25m for growth

Developer of “SystemOnGlass” transceivers, receives funding lead by IGP. Vintage, Gemini Israel Funds, and BRM Group also investing.

25 Nov 15
New display techs 'worth $21BN by 2020'

OLEDs to dominate in smart phones but quantum-dot LCDs to grow fastest thanks to TV adoption, say Lux Research analysts.

23 Nov 15
Private equity owner sells CMOSIS for €220M

TA Associates sells maker of CMOS imaging technology to the Austrian sensor company ams.

19 Nov 15
Hamamatsu Photonics reports 8% sales boost for 2015

But “international market uncertainties” still give Japanese giant cause for concern.

 
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