German optoelectronics firm re-iterates 5% forecast for overall revenue growth, with expectations of a “slight rise” in laser and optics sales.

DigitalOptics subsidiary to stop making lenses for camera modules and focus efforts on MEMS technology development.

UK firm says that agreement with printer Kroenert will lead to low-cost, flexible solar power.

Photonics-related sales at the epiwafer foundry dipped slightly in 2012, but new volume applications are in the pipeline.

Acquisition will create market-leading provider of aesthetic laser technologies.

Country set to become second-largest PV market after China this year, says IMS Research.

After three years of solid growth in Jena, the firm invests in a new coating and cleaning facility.

Fiber laser leader expands technology portfolio with buy-out of the Silicon Valley firm.

Thanks to growing demand for both CO₂ and fiber lasers, the US company reports a 6% rise in laser sales in the latest quarter.

Another year of single-digit growth says NPD Solarbuzz; China, Japan, India to account for 36% of global demand.

Escalating costs made worse by US import tariffs on solar cells sees 43 jobs lost in Arizona.

Jerry Rawls suggests that threat of the emerging technology has been exaggerated.