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04 Sep 12
JPSA Laser snapped up by IPG Photonics

Fiber laser company expands presence in fine-processing market with acquisition of the laser micromachining systems vendor.

31 Aug 12
Forward-looking LightPath swings to profit

With business now stabilized and a key infrared optics development contract with Raytheon under way, CEO Jim Gaynor is in positive mood.

31 Aug 12
Omnivision ramps inventory amid iPhone 5 rumors

The digital imaging specialist is expecting a huge increase in sales during the current quarter for next-gen smart phones.

29 Aug 12
Q-Cells 'saved' as creditors approve Hanwha buy-out

Sign of the times as Germany’s Q-Cells, once the largest solar cell maker in the world, is sold to the Korean conglomerate.

29 Aug 12
Osram and Samsung may co-develop LED products

Though overshadowed by the Apple feud, a joint announcement between Samsung and Osram confirms a ‘global settlement’ over LED-related IP.

29 Aug 12
Optical network spending booms 15% in 2Q12

However, road ahead 'diverges sharply' depending on technology and geography.

29 Aug 12
Asia to spark year-end PV surge

New approvals in China and Japan, coupled with large-scale project completions in the US, take up the slack from a European slowdown.

28 Aug 12
Earnings up sharply at Thales Optronics

UK-based subsidiary of the giant engineering and defense group posts 74% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit.

28 Aug 12
Zygo terminates 'substantial' acquisition effort

Precision optics and metrology firm reports sharp increase in profits, despite having to write off costs of due diligence.

27 Aug 12
Samsung completes ASML's EUV investment program

Korean semiconductor and electronics giant buys 3% stake in the Dutch lithography company, joining Intel and TSMC.

22 Aug 12
Raydiance attracts Samsung investment

Fresh $20 million funding seen as validation of the company's packaged femtosecond laser technology.

22 Aug 12
Direct Photonics spreads its wings

New CTO, Asian distributors, licensing agreement and first "LightEngine" sale make it a busy month for Berlin direct diode laser developer.

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