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12 Nov 12
Jenoptik confirms 2012 sales forecast

Despite semiconductor industry weakness, the German company’s laser and optical systems division reports solid business.

09 Nov 12
Rofin-Sinar bounces on sales surprise

Better-than-expected quarterly sales push share price up 10%, though CEO warns of a slowing automotive sector.

08 Nov 12
UDC hit by OLED TV push-out

As UDC loses a third of its stock value, a new report from analyst DisplaySearch suggests that only a handful of OLED TVs will be shipped this year.

07 Nov 12
Updated: GSI sells laser systems business to Han's Laser Technology

Chinese company acquires discontinued unit for $7M cash – GSI will sell related Orlando facility separately.

07 Nov 12
Vision 2012: Machine vision to enjoy sustainable growth

Robots and automation drive Germany’s MV industry above ‘€1.5 billion-plus’ per year; complex systems steady but compacts growing fast, says VDMA.

07 Nov 12
MicroVision hopeful as cash burn is cut again

Laser pico-projector developer benefits from Pioneer deal but is still making a significant loss.

05 Nov 12
First Solar rolls out new laser scribing process

Leading PV company aims to accelerate shift to unsubsidized markets by increasing the conversion efficiency of its modules.

02 Nov 12
Coherent slips on supply-chain issue; acquires Innolight and Midaz

A busy period for the top-tier photonics company sees a double acquisition, but problems sourcing a key excimer laser component.

01 Nov 12
Cost-cuts protect Newport profits

Stock rises 15% as company says that the action it took in early 2012 has protected profitability.

01 Nov 12
IPG set to ship 100 kW laser

Fiber laser specialist again posts record sales, but stock drops on Q4 guidance.

31 Oct 12
JDSU discontinues CPV solar cell development

Giant component manufacturer says market opportunity in concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) is “limited”, but leaves door open for a return.

29 Oct 12
Electro Scientific Industries cuts costs as orders tumble

But the supplier of laser systems used in consumer electronics production sees opportunities in glass fabrication and HB-LED manufacturing.

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