Biophotonic and medical devices forecast says sector value will hit $325m by 2019.

European trade commissioner defends action as “not protectionism”.

Three year project to investigate next-gen materials, devices and photonics technologies.

Venture-backed Danish company is set to join silicon photonics specialist Kotura under Mellanox's wing.

Dutch and US investors support R&D and sales ramp at Luxexcel.

Record year for sales and unit shipments, but earnings slide at the imaging sensor firm.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals will buy the ophthalmology giant for $8.7 billion, thanks to massive Goldman Sachs loan.

Whether processing applications or machine tool manufacture, Japan's laser activity trends remain horizontal with a few exceptions.

R&D only 10% of cost of productizing new laser; meaning market expertise is critical.

Mark Blodgett to move aside after 24 years at the helm of the LED illumination system and laser module supplier.

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

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