US firm specializing in laser and light-based systems for aesthetic applications may use additional cash to fund future acquisitions.

End of 18-month expansion project at large-optics coatings facility in Westford, MA, is in sight.

But the diversifying semiconductor materials company says that its cash situation is “under control”.

Key metric highlights ongoing slump in demand for manufacturing equipment.

Tessera subsidiary’s Tel Aviv and Charlotte facilities set to close as company focuses on core MEMS camera module business.

Photonics business and academic communities learn of EU and UK R&D funding opportunities.

UK Midlands entrepreneurs to receive £600,000 business boost from Aston University.

Down and out in 2009, bouncing back in 2010, set for 3% rise by 2013.

Profits cut as company invests in optics development in Tucson and buys full ownership of Germany-based joint venture ZygoLOT.

Despite semiconductor industry weakness, the German company’s laser and optical systems division reports solid business.

Better-than-expected quarterly sales push share price up 10%, though CEO warns of a slowing automotive sector.

As UDC loses a third of its stock value, a new report from analyst DisplaySearch suggests that only a handful of OLED TVs will be shipped this year.