German optics giant broadens its portfolio in the cataract surgery sector.

Investment by venture groups and Scottish Investment Bank to support global expansion.

Updated $32.5M agreement to finance construction of thin-film PV manufacturing facility in Suqian.

Analyst firm tips Thailand to join China, Japan, Australia, and India as the major markets in the region.

Latest 48MW deal in France pushes firm's installed capacity in the continent past new milestone.

IHS predicts rapid transition to GaN-on-silicon LED manufacture for backlighting and some general lighting applications.

52% boost for EC investment compared to FP7, as photonics and organic electronics projects move center stage.

Giant optics firm reports sales of nearly €4.2 billion in latest fiscal year, but profits shrink.

Higher offer accepted by Andor after the imaging specialist initially spurned Oxford’s advances.

Analyst predicts $7.4BN market by 2017 and an increased focus on research and development.

New company called 3D MicroPrint will target applications in the automotive, medical and jewelry industries.

Photonics-based medical technology company’s annual revenues top €900 million.