Optics and metrology firm yields highest gross margins in a decade amid growing demand for large optics and from life science applications.

Companies tied to cash-rich sectors see continued momentum despite mixed economic signals elsewhere, says Longbow Research.

Company reports strong interest in its new ultrafast lasers as well as a boost provided by its recent acquisitions.

Stock drops sharply after company cautions that its fiscal 2012 sales will be below prior expectations.

Solar wafer manufacturer suspends polysilicon production, saying that the expected year-end rally 'does not appear to be materializing'.

San Diego company increases R&D spend again in advance of expected demonstrations of higher extreme ultraviolet powers.

Private equity firm to take 83% equity stake in the optoelectronic component maker, with €10 M earmarked for expansion.

After posting record orders and its second-best sales ever, the laser systems company remains confident amid the macroeconomic gloom.

The industrial giant prepares to cut 4500 jobs, as sales of LED-based lighting products grow 32% year-on-year.

Space applications in Korea and Brazil help to boost UK company's high-performance imaging business.

The industrial behemoth is about to start building the largest panel factory in the US, and expects to begin commercial shipments in 2013.

The world's dominant lithography equipment supplier aims for commercial productivity levels by mid-2012, after problems with light sources.