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.

Acquisition gives Coherent wider portfolio of ultrashort-pulsed lasers for industrial and medical applications.

Flexible CIGS photovoltaics specialist implements drastic actions as it pursues a sale.

Long-lived nature of solid-state lighting technology means LED lamp sales could be flat from 2015 onwards.

Thin-film optical coatings production will be consolidated at Massachusetts and Shanghai facilities.

New Boston-based venture group with photonics pedigree and strong Russian influence looks to fund breakthrough companies.