Total sales up 11% and orders surge 21% as ASML's need for high-power carbon dioxide lasers makes an impact.

Lithography firm reveals orders for eight new EUV steppers, with 2017 sales expected to climb to a record high.

Investment expected to progress profitability of OPV business, develop new thin-film technology to boost efficiency of Si photovoltaics.

2016-17 saw MV firm’s turnover reach €88m with growth of 6% and, after 44 years, founder Wilhelm Stemmer to retire.

'Luminate' initiative guarantees $100k minimum investment for successful applicants, as part of a $5 million-per-year effort.

‘Disruptive’ French startup gains investment for its light shaping technologies.

Cash acquisition of UK company by laboratory equipment giant suggests new era of growth for Raman spectroscopy.

Oregon company wins $23.5M backing from venture wings of Samsung, Intel and Applied Materials in series B round.

LED and automotive lighting firm moves into private equity ownership, with Philips retaining a minority stake.

Individualized bespoke fiber components destined for the world market; many types of product co-developments proposed.

Strategic purchase will strengthen portfolio and expand Adva’s “customer footprint”.

Proposal to create 'European laser champion' still faces regulatory hurdles and requires approval by Quantel shareholders.