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24 Sep 13
Head-mounted display market set to expand

A new report predicts strong growth over the next six years.

19 Sep 13
Michael Mertin appointed to German Government Commission

To advise Commission for Corporate Governance – based on his success with Jenoptik.

13 Sep 13
II-VI buys hard-up Oclaro’s GaAs laser diode business for $115m

II-VI also has 30-day option to buy Oclaro’s amplifier and micro-optics business for another $88m.

13 Sep 13
IR imaging market shifting from military to civilian

Military budget cuts and growing commercial markets drive change says analyst Yole Développement.

10 Sep 13
Utility pull drives US solar market to new high

California leads installations and First Solar remains the largest module provider.

09 Sep 13
Edinburgh Instruments appoints new CEO

Mark Vosloo joins from Oxford Instruments following Edinburgh’s buy-out earlier this year.

06 Sep 13
LightPath delivers first annual profit

Infrared and low-cost optics expected to accelerate the Florida company’s growth next year.

06 Sep 13
Finisar on target for billion-dollar sales

Optoelectronic component maker rises on record sales as data centers demand more optical technology.

05 Sep 13
ProPhotonix sees bookings uptick

Tim Losik, new CEO of the refinanced firm, sees an encouraging outlook.

30 Aug 13
OmniVision swings to profit on sales jump

But investors in the image sensor manufacturer remain disappointed by thin profits.

29 Aug 13
General lighting LED lamp sales taking off in US and APAC

Although unit prices will drop off, both markets set for absolute growth over next 5 years, says analyst.

22 Aug 13
PV market 'reaches turning point' thanks to Asia demand

Solarbuzz sees demand in China and Japan doubling in the second half of the year.

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