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.

Lithography company posts record sales and a sharp increase in profit.

100 jobs already lost as operations in San Diego are cut; more restructuring to follow as firm refocuses on electronics.

Fledgling photonics technologies represented include a laser mass spectrometer, sensors for autonomous driving and a remote glucose monitor.

Feit Energy and Unity Opto have ‘poisoned the well’ of the fast-growing LED lighting market, says Cree.

Multi-gigawatt installation deal in India agreed by solar provider SunEdison as analyst IHS predicts rapid uptake.

Developer of medical laser systems cites strong tender activity amid expectations of a 16% jump in revenues this year.

Taiwanese firms agree $26 million deal for the foundry giant's fledgling LED operation as Epistar expands again.

Acquisition of quantum cascade laser specialist will enhance gas detection offering.

French developer of the 'Cellvizio' optical biopsy platform reports traction in Asia but a slowdown in the US.