€2 billion cash-plus-stock acquisition clears final regulatory hurdle.

…but global markets diverge and reflect exchange rate swings, says Optech Consulting.

Lux Research and Solarbuzz see industry ‘returning to equilibrium’ as uncompetitive suppliers disappear.

Imaging sensor maker cuts net debt despite fall in sales revenues.

Optics giant posts sharp decrease in profit but continues with self-funded development strategy.

US-Israeli provider of data center interconnects sees the deal as crucial to compete with Cisco and Intel.

Still dependent on high-tech imports, China is learning on customer experience, but home-grown laser sales and exports are on the up.

Study by the Photonik Forschung Deutschland organization calls the growing sector a “job engine”.

Orders up as the firm increases its focus on laser microfabrication.

Addition of new medical division produces sharp increase in sales figures as the company realigns its business segments around lasers and precision technologies.

Market analyst Infonetics reports on multi-gigabit system sales in 2013 and 2014.

Stock loses a quarter of its value as the company agrees to sell off assets ‘expeditiously’ under a new credit agreement.