Venture-backed developer of high-efficiency, multi-junction cells signs agreement with concentrated PV specialist SolFocus.

Initial public offering of stock by the loss-making TRIA Beauty postponed due to “ongoing global economic instability”.

Optics bellwether compensates for semiconductor market weakness with rapid growth in Asia.

Infonetics Research also reports global spending on optical network gear down 23% in Q1 2012.

Rochester Precision subsidiary ASE Optics targets industrial customers with launch of Barcelona office.

Market research by the SPECTARIS industry association confirms “unbridled” growth of home-grown industry.

University College Cork spin-out wins big with "microLED" technology.

Vendors of aesthetic laser systems saw growth in the first quarter of the year, but net profits were harder to come by.

German firm sees revenues and profit rise strongly across all business units and key geographies.

Sales and orders look healthy but CEO expresses concern over ongoing debt crisis.

Giant engineering software firm complements its 2010 acquisition of Optical Research Associates with RSoft Design Group.

Heavily funded developer of thin-film PV modules could not cope with cut-throat competition, and is seeking an industrial investor.