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17 Jan 18
ASML rises to all-time high as litho demand strengthens

Market capitalization tops €80 BN after what CEO describes as a 'fantastic year'.

16 Jan 18
Agilent buys Cork’s Luxcel Biosciences

R&D expansion provides competencies in biosensor chemistry and analytical bioassaying.

16 Jan 18
Finisar appoints Broadcom executive as new CEO

Michael Hurlston replaces long-time chief Jerry Rawls at major optoelectronics manufacturer.

15 Jan 18
Iridex sues Quantel over claimed MicroPulse infringement

US medical laser firm says its French rival has been using its intellectual property without authorization.

09 Jan 18
Rockley and Hengtong set up $42m joint venture

Silicon photonics products to serve global networks with low-power demand and superior economics.

09 Jan 18
Venture round backs Pyreos with £1.7M

Consortium led by Jon Moulton's 'Perscitus' private investment vehicle supports expansion of infrared sensor firm.

05 Jan 18
OLED TV price cuts prompted Christmas rush

Analysts at IHS Markit report says sales more than doubled year-on-year after LG and others cut prices.

03 Jan 18
Edmund Optics buys ITOS, maker of filters, polarizers

Acquisition strengthens EO's presence in Europe; forms basis for expanding manufacturing base in the region.

22 Dec 17
$30M venture round for laser-activated melanoma therapy

'First-in-class' photodynamic treatment developed by Aura Biosciences is currently in clinical trials.

20 Dec 17
IQE sales boosted by VCSEL demand

UK-headquartered epiwafer foundry says its photonics-related revenues have doubled year-on-year.

14 Dec 17
Zeiss chief hails 'best year ever'

Sales up 10% on back of stand-out year for semiconductor investments, with CEO Michael Kaschke focused on future innovations.

14 Dec 17
Apple confirms Finisar VCSEL support

World's most valuable company has earmarked $390 million to help make the optoelectronics company's Texas fab the 'VCSEL capital of the US'.

 
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