Stock down nearly 20% as the laser annealing and lithography tool vendor puts a freeze on new hires and cuts executive salaries.

After more than eight years as CEO of the lithography company, Eric Meurice will become chairman of ASML Holdings in July.

German and US firms agree partnership on ophthalmic surgical microscopes.

Maker of single mode indium phosphide lasers and detectors to boost Avago’s presence in data centers and silicon photonics.

Semiconductor systems business had been earmarked for sale by GSI back in 2011.

Commercialization of novel spectral engine technologies

Silicon Valley start-up’s technology combines high efficiency with low cost; set to go into production next year.

UK firm lands government support for dramatic capacity expansion, with roadmap targeting lighting-quality devices.

Business grows overall, but ophthalmic systems division is running below levels seen last year.

Latest round of finance includes funds from the CIA division In-Q-Tel, and will be used to ramp production of quantum-dot devices.

Aluminum-free laser diode specialist sells manufacturing assets to laser microprojector developer Compound Photonics.

Imec and Kotura reveal new silicon photonics technical developments and business partnerships at OFC/NFOEC 2013.