Startup raises $18M; aims to aid efforts to scale quantum computers with interconnects based on synthetic diamond.

Fiber laser firm says it recently began delivering key components for high-power weapon source.

US-based developer of trapped ion systems eyes new fiber lasers and chip-scale photonics in shift away from bulk optics.

Weak automotive market and delayed semiconductor equipment upturn weigh on order intake.

CEO Alan Lowe explained firm’s “three-pronged strategy” to grow cloud data center business.

Rebranded as Fairchild Imaging, purchase is intended to strengthen opto-semiconductor segment, and boost growth.

Photonics giant posts higher sales revenues amid continued strong demand for high-speed data center transceivers.

…and acquires optoelectronics systems developer Micropac for $57.3 million.

Photonics contract manufacturer smashes prior guidance as quarterly revenues top $800M for the first time.

Objective of cash purchase is to strengthen G&H’s aerospace and defense capabilities.

Elbit Systems awarded $200M share to supply lasers for air defense system now expected to be operational from 2025.

$162M loan from US Department of Energy to speed roll-out of network based around optical frequency combs.