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23 May 17
Cree CEO Swoboda to step down

Long-time chief at the LED pioneer and solid-state lighting company is resigning after a recent health scare.

23 May 17
IPG snaps up OptiGrate for ultrafast laser push

Specialist maker of volume Bragg gratings (VBGs) span out of University of Central Florida in 1999.

22 May 17
VSY claims advantage after latest Zeiss ruling

Dutch firm contends that the German optics giant misled the public with earlier statements about a patent lawsuit ruling on intraocular lenses.

18 May 17
TriLumina tops up funding with $9M round

Semiconductor laser maker is targeting the high-profile market for lidar sensors in self-driving vehicles.

12 May 17
CST Global foundry confirms Swedish buy-out

Sivers IMA acquires Glasgow-based semiconductor laser maker to boost its offering across broadband communications.

12 May 17
Bruker expands optical microscopy portfolio with Luxendo deal

Acquisition of Heidelberg-based spin-out from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory should aid optogenetics, embryology, and other cutting-edge applications.

10 May 17
Forward Photonics spins out of TeraDiode with QCL focus

Mid-wave infrared applications in mind for new Woburn company following Panasonic's recent acquisition of TeraDiode.

10 May 17
Rofin deal paying off as Coherent reports 'unprecedented' demand

Sales beat forecasts and profit up sharply as laser company reports its latest quarterly results; stock price soars 10% to all-time high.

10 May 17
Luxexcel secures a further $10M equity investment

To further accelerate its business development of 3D-printed ophthalmic-quality lens-making systems

08 May 17
Biolase remains in the red but US revenues rise

Decline in international sales during Q1 affects the bottom line, while change in CFO affects the boardroom.

08 May 17
Lumentum's Q3 sales slip on patchy performance

Revenue for quarter was $256 million, a net loss of $56 million, China business slowed, but outlook is better, says firm.

04 May 17
Oclaro announces ‘record’ Q3 2017 financial results

Latest quarter revenue up 60% over Q3 2016; record gross margin and operating income.

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