Latest quarter income passes $40m, up 30% on Q4 2015, while 2016 sales hit $857m against $803m, last year.

New CEO Michael Burger facing immediate overcapacity challenges as the laser systems firm reports a $9.7M net loss.

Glass and optics giant reports sharp real-terms decline in LCD photomask sales, but is set to benefit from future EUV boom.

US-based imaging firm will be showing off new capability at next week's Vision event in Stuttgart.

Engineering giant's aviation subsidiary to acquire 75% stake in the laser additive manufacturing firm for nearly $600M.

But net quarter revenue of $258.1m exceeds top of guidance; company launches new 9kW and 3kW fiber lasers.

Fiber laser pioneer reports another record quarter, driven by booming sales of high-power lasers.

Three-quarters of year’s trading reflect overall improved sales and orders; fiber optics sales up 9%.

Manufacturing ramp on target for 2017 while demand for pump lasers and optical amplifiers grows strongly.

French developer of animal-inspired approach to machine vision says series B venture round will support US and Asia expansion.

Israeli company is working on depth sensors featuring optical nano-antennas that it says will outperform lidar and radar systems.

Rise of 5 per cent in latest financial year as German firm hails ‘game-changing’ laser cutter and diode developments.