Norwegian developer of autofocusing camera lens technology for smart phones eyes future public listing.

Olaf Berlien says it makes no sense for the German firm to hive off its automotive and LED units.

John Croteau senses a big pay-off following the $224M acquisition of the Cornell laser spin-out in December.

Stock price of the laser company rises sharply despite a drop in bookings.

Laser micromachining equipment firm recently acquired Wuhan Topwin Optoelectronics.

Component maker's stock price jumps 15% on news of stronger earnings and a record backlog.

Sector production value rose 3% to €60 billion, says Optech Consulting.

Acquisition follows glass and diversified optics giant's last month's purchase of Samsung's fiber optics business.

Longtime partners agree 7-year deal to trade technology and patent info, allowing LG to make and sell OLED display products.

Transformation of Madrid's entire street lighting system will see nearly a quarter of a million luminaires replaced by Philips.

Global sales of lasers for materials processing in 2014 will have grown by 8% to $11.6bn, says Optech Consulting.

Optics firm wants to invest in the expansion of its own Chinese operations.