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09 Feb 16
Lumentum defies bear market to hit post-JDSU high

While indices have plummeted globally, the stock price of the photonics company is up 70% since October.

05 Feb 16
SilverArrow sticks the boot in as Rofin is stung by China cancellations

Stock drops 10% but the industrial laser firm says it will be first to market with 2.5kW fiber laser modules later this year.

03 Feb 16
Silicon photonics 'will not disrupt market until after 2020'

Analyst LightCounting says SiP developers – and markets – must wait longer for “next big thing” to happen.

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.

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