While solar stocks sank like stones last year, a number of medical laser and semiconductor equipment firms out-performed the market easily.

The deal leaves Iridex focusing on ophthalmology applications, in particular retina treatments.

Electronic instrumentation firm is believed to have paid around $50M for the Peabody, MA, provider of vibration-isolation systems.

Californian company had equipment, raw materials and inventory worth nearly $50 million at flooded Chokchai campus.

Photonic component maker cuts salaries temporarily and extends a key credit agreement following impact of floods in Thailand.

Photonics giant continues acquisition spree with buy-out of US-based test and measurement specialist.

Infrared optics and crystal manufacturer revises outlook in light of revenue losses from subsidiary Aegis Lightwave.

Concentrating PV attracts more finance, as the Swiss power company’s venture wing invests $20M in GreenVolts.

World's leading CdTe module maker shifts focus to utility-scale installations in emerging unsubsidized markets.

Company posts revenues exceeding €4 billion for the first time and plans €500 million infrastructure investment.

Gartner pares back its growth forecast for chip sales next year, while SEMI predicts an 11% dip in equipment revenues.

Figures from the Automated Imaging Association (AIA) suggest a 2% year-on-year contraction in latest quarter.