First strategic investment by the auto firm’s new tech fund goes to the California-headquartered developer of high-performance lidar systems.

Indiegogo launch of first day/night action camera, which also converts night vision into full-color daylight.

Photonics companies notable among IHS Markit’s “Top 20”; China’s investment in LED is eclipsing western players.

Clinical Laserthermia Systems and Exact Imaging sign memorandum of understanding to market image-guided laser system said to stimulate immunotherapy response.

UK and US firms partner on development of compact waveguide-based smart glasses for augmented reality (AR) applications.

Diode and fiber laser maker reports strong growth in first quarter as a public company.

'aktiia' spin-off from CSEM developing wristband sensor for continuous, non-invasive monitoring.

Defense, aerospace and diverse engineering firm attracted by award-winning, France-based surveillance specialist.

CEO hopeful of another record-breaking year for the optics giant, with extreme ultraviolet lithography a key driver.

Twin reports on lidar applications and the related intellectual property landscape highlight huge technological diversity.

Strong growth in optics and life sciences segment pushes up sales and profit at German photonics firm.

Acquisition of Irish developer of low-light sensors further broadens ON Semi’s offering for autonomous vehicle applications.