The Series E funding strengthens international connections and responds to strong demand for products.

With myriad future uses for biophotonics, the message from Invest in Photonics was the need for the right business model.

UK facility will enhance its photonics and lighting testing services thanks to new finance.

Chinese energy giant confirms buy-out of CIGS PV technology leader, adding to its thin-film solar stable.

Executive is being replaced as president of the industrial technology firm’s optics and photonics unit.

The Invest in Photonics convention heard upbeat news and positive forecasts, despite solar market travails.

Acquisition gives US company access to proprietary power-boosting technology first developed at University of Michigan.

Non-military free-space communications links to enjoy strongest growth in Asia as European demand stagnates.

Firm adds to its mid-IR capability with acquisition of IRphotonics’ iGuide optical fiber business.

With a 6GW pipeline of project applications, demand for PV is set to grow at 45% per annum through 2017.

Infrared technology giant continues diversification with $46M acquisition of Belgium’s Traficon.

Deal to buy precision optics firm for $31M follows recent acquisition of Oclaro’s optical filter business.