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.

Japanese industrial giant buying US robotic and vision firm to “strengthen its automation offering”.

Share price slumps 14%, CEO Eitan Gertel quits and is replaced by Jerry Rawls.

Applications of CCMs in the mobile phone and automotive sectors are fueling camera module revenues.

Now strategically focused on ultraviolet and multi-wavelength technologies, the London-listed company posts a 19% drop in sales.