Sovereign debt crisis cannot stop the optics-based medical technology company posting a 13.5% jump in sales.

Infrared sensor company’s revenues were down but earnings were up in the final quarter of 2011 thanks to lower costs.

Fiber laser specialist defies macroeconomic worries as 2011 income more than doubles from 2010 figure.

Market report ups European firm’s ranking for supplying the military with cooled MCT infrared detectors.

UK epiwafer foundry agrees exclusive supply deal; funds equity investment with £10.5 million share issue.

CEO says that production capacity will be back to pre-flood levels by the end of March.

Further signal of consolidation in US defense sector as the giant contractor acquires photonic mast specialist.

Developer of compact ultrafast lasers for medical and industrial applications wins investment from Franco-Chinese private equity group.

The deal protects the Centre's future and does not break faith with UK taxpayers, says CIP.

Meeting EUV source development targets is the top business priority in 2012 for the San Diego developer of light sources for lithography.

Shares in the laser company fall sharply in early trading after sales dip 22% sequentially.

Major bondholders of the troubled solar company will own 95% of a nearly debt-free enterprise – provided that existing shareholders agree.