Firm adds to its mid-IR capability with acquisition of IRphotonics’ iGuide optical fiber business.

With a 6GW pipeline of project applications, demand for PV is set to grow at 45% per annum through 2017.

Infrared technology giant continues diversification with $46M acquisition of Belgium’s Traficon.

Deal to buy precision optics firm for $31M follows recent acquisition of Oclaro’s optical filter business.

Acquisition gives Coherent wider portfolio of ultrashort-pulsed lasers for industrial and medical applications.

Flexible CIGS photovoltaics specialist implements drastic actions as it pursues a sale.

Long-lived nature of solid-state lighting technology means LED lamp sales could be flat from 2015 onwards.

Thin-film optical coatings production will be consolidated at Massachusetts and Shanghai facilities.

New Boston-based venture group with photonics pedigree and strong Russian influence looks to fund breakthrough companies.

Weak semiconductor spending and investment in extreme UV technology dented profits in latest financial year.

Medical division of the optics giant reports a 19% increase in EBIT in latest fiscal year.

Venture-backed San Diego start-up wants to advance technology for visualizing spread of tumors towards clinical trials.