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25 Jul 12
Oclaro and Opnext complete merger

Oclaro claims it is now “number two” global provider of optical components, modules and subsystems.

24 Jul 12
IDEX “tough-minded” in CVI Melles restructure

CVI Melles Griot parent company has slashed costs at the photonics subsidiary as it seeks to boost productivity and profit margins.

20 Jul 12
Ultratech sweeps to decade-high as optimism grows

Returning market for LED manufacturing equipment and strong demand for laser processing systems cheers investors.

20 Jul 12
Universal Display agrees $4M Plextronics OLED deal

Developer of organic LED materials and printed electronics specialist agree strategic alliance.

18 Jul 12
ASML shares hit record high after ‘boring’ quarter

Steady sales and recent investment by Intel propel the lithography company to its highest-ever value.

18 Jul 12
Machine vision market 'set for slower growth'

Global revenues grew more than 10% in 2011 to reach $2.9 billion, but this is unlikely to be sustained, says IMS Research.

18 Jul 12
LED bulb cost to drop by 50% to $11 by 2020

Technology innovation will shift to thermal management, drivers and optics as price of LED package falls, says Lux Research.

17 Jul 12
FLIR cuts costs; issues 2012 profit warning

Weak markets and delays mean full-year sales are now expected to be nearly 10% lower than previous estimate.

16 Jul 12
Solar shake-up to spawn technology roadmap

Current cycle of consolidation is playing an essential role in filtering out uncompetitive technologies, says analyst.

11 Jul 12
ULIS to triple IR sensor capacity

Investment of €20 million and move to 200 mm wafers as the firm marks its tenth anniversary.

10 Jul 12
Intel cash to speed extreme UV litho deployment

$4 billion agreement will see the world’s leading chip maker fund R&D and take an equity stake in ASML.

10 Jul 12
Trumpf opens disk laser facility in Japan

Local production allows company to better respond to Japanese market needs.

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