UK terahertz inspection pioneer wins international backing for product, business development.

$10.6 BN takeover of KLA-Tencor by Lam sets up rival to Applied Materials and a huge purchaser of laser and photonics equipment.

Anzu Partners acquires photonics division from Philips-owned Volcano Corporation.

Lithography giant pushes back EUV schedule again but says that the technology remains the key to getting Moore's law back on track.

US-listed Proto Labs acquires 'select assets and operations' of Germany-based Alphaform to extend its additive manufacturing presence in Europe.

$510 million deal sees one of the world's leading medical laser systems firms become part of XIO Group.

Industrial laser firm points to recent margin improvements after Silver Arrow accuses board members of ‘protecting personal interests’.

QD Vision, whose cadmium selenide dots now feature in Philips monitors, accuses rival Nanoco of making misleading statements.

New operational structure at Japanese electronics and consumer devices giant slated for April next year.

Management buy-out sees employees take control of high-speed modulator firm looking to diversify from telecom roots.

UK forecaster IDTechEx says sector will grow from $1bn to $20bn by 2025.

Growth "reflects traction in global sales of specialty and infrared products," claims mixed optics developer.