Memorandum of understanding plans for China-free supply of critical element for thermal imagers and night-vision goggles.

Demand spurred by AI data center boom prompts venture investment and emergence from parent firm Synopsys.

Chinese lidar company reports net profit and Toyota design win, but rival Luminar cuts outlook as Volvo shipments stall.

The German photonics firm also indicates that its annual sales revenues are set to decline this year.

But stock drops 10% as the contract manufacturer warns of temporary supply constraints.

Photonics giant will use proceeds of sale to private equity group Advent to reduce debt; stock drops despite record sales.

Sales revenues poised to exceed $500M in September quarter amid 'major' capacity expansion.

High-power laser manufacturer beats sales expectations after record quarter for its aerospace and defense division.

Fiber laser firm’s 'Crossbow' system is designed to destroy small drones; CEO says tariff impacts 'largely mitigated'.

To address a “critical need” in semiconductor manufacturing and nanofabrication.

Stock jumped ~10% on sharp rise in optical communications sales and strong outlook.

Analysts at Yole Group now predict $30BN global market by 2030 as smart phone and automotive deployments push sales.