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01 Feb 16
QCL developer Stratium targets gas sensing

Sheffield spin-out sets up in Cardiff to take advantage of local compound semiconductor expertise and investment.

29 Jan 16
Coherent storms up on record bookings and backlog

Investment in organic LED production equipment generates surge in both orders and stock price.

27 Jan 16
II-VI keen to get 'ahead of the curve' on VCSELs

Company sees large market for consumer applications emerging, but could face a battle to complete planned Anadigics acquisition.

27 Jan 16
Smart glasses sector 'resurgent' says analyst Lux

But pioneer Google Glass no longer market leader as rivals Sony, ODG and others steal a march with devices for enterprise apps.

26 Jan 16
Realigned Jenoptik hopeful of 2016 growth

Now aligned around three target markets, the photonics powerhouse has just posted record annual sales.

25 Jan 16
GTM Research: solar PV installations up 34% in 2015

Record annual installations of 59GW will rise again to 64GW this year, according to preliminary figures from the analyst company.

22 Jan 16
US committee foils Philips' Lumileds sale

Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) calls off GO Scale deal on national security concerns.

21 Jan 16
Ciena acquires TeraXion's high-speed Photonics Components for $32m

Deal includes TeraXion's high-speed indium phosphide and silicon photonics technologies and intellectual property.

21 Jan 16
SilverArrow and Rofin continue 'mud-slinging contest'

Latest missives focus on the laser firm's rejection of the activist investor's proposals for new board members.

20 Jan 16
ASML confident of 2016 EUV goals

Dutch lithography giant expects to ship at least six systems as customers target 2018 production ramp.

19 Jan 16
II-VI ramps laser capacity with twin acquisitions

$110M expansion will see II-VI add manufacturing scale of EpiWorks and Anadigics to boost VCSEL production volumes.

19 Jan 16
Ultrafast laser venture Novae closes €1M round

French start-up ready to target industrial micromachining with its mid-IR fiber sources.

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