European Commissioner Neelie Kroes hails deal as of ‘vital economic importance’, but budget is half that originally proposed.

Advanced Fibreoptic Engineering emerged in the wake of the telecoms bubble.

Committee will define strategic direction for the photonics division of the German engineering group.

François Hollande visits Cellvizio developer Mauna Kea Technologies in Paris.

Bosch, Trumpf and the University of Jena representatives share 2013 award presented by German federal president.

A vein viewing system, a MEMS spectrometer and a terahertz scanner feature among the shortlisted entries.

Scheme will train students in photovoltaics, integrated photonics, metamaterials, additive manufacturing and graphene applications.

Startup Challenge applications for the February 2014 event are due December 1.

Vince Cable cuts ribbon on new manufacturing capacity at the growing company’s Torquay site.

Houston, Texas-based gas detection camera developer recognized just four years after launching.

EPIC meeting identifies strengths of UK but concludes greater integration and ambition still needed.

Publication is one of three new journals being launched by the society.