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05 Jun 17
Monteris raises $26.6M for laser tumor ablation system

Funding set to support more work on technique designed to treat otherwise inoperable brain lesions.

26 May 17
Technica establishes new FBG manufacturing facility in Singapore

US-based FBG devices developer significantly grows its optical sensors product capabilities in SE Asia.

25 May 17
AMOLED TV panel shipments to exceed 10M units by 2023

But analyst IHS Markit warns that "premium" TV market is where the action is, rather than much larger "high-end" TV market.

24 May 17
Flir Systems appoints James Cannon new president and CEO

Former director of Stanley Black & Decker and decorated veteran takes over in June, to replace outgoing leader Andy Teich, retiring after 33 years.

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.

 
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