Backlog at Electro Scientific Industries swells to a six-year high on new design wins, prompting 20% stock bounce.

Market forecast from Electronicast predicts global 28% annual growth; APAC shows sharpest growth but Americas’ sales share shrinks.

“Competition, price pressure, challenging market”, cited as reasons for Las Vegas closure. Does HCPV still have good prospects?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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