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04 Jul 12
Laser vendors weigh uncertain prospects

Longbow Research finds lowered expectations in Germany, but not for everyone.

03 Jul 12
Solar shake-out claims Abound amid GE worries

After $370 million in investment – partly through a DOE loan guarantee – the thin-film CdTe module maker files for bankruptcy.

28 Jun 12
High-concentrating PV market to hit $1.6 bn in 2017

HCPV will register a 31% compound annual growth rate to reach an installed capacity of 700 MW, says Lux Research.

27 Jun 12
Thin film PV manufacture to grow 7% annually

Photovoltaic manufacturing equipment making is an "industry moving to consolidate" warns forecast.

27 Jun 12
Biolase offers explanation for ‘weak’ stock price

“Only reason for recent weakness in stock price is the re-balancing of the Russell 3000 Index.”

27 Jun 12
Cree and SemiLEDs settle patent lawsuit

Companies agree on injunction prohibiting import of infringing products; Semileds to pay Cree undisclosed sum.

21 Jun 12
DuPont sues Heraeus and SolarWorld over PV paste

Chemicals giant files complaint in Oregon court accusing companies of infringing patent awarded earlier this year.

20 Jun 12
Japanese PV incentives 'favor high-efficiency cells'

Solarbuzz analyst says that high electricity consumption and limited space will see high-efficiency modules dominate market.

20 Jun 12
Fiber-optic sensors set for ‘impressive’ sales growth

Gobal consumption of fiber-optic sensors will grow by 20% p.a. hitting $3.4 bn in 2016, says analyst ElectroniCast.

20 Jun 12
Fiber laser firm EOLITE sold for $10M

Oregon-based laser system vendor Electro Scientific Industries buys the French company in an all-cash deal.

18 Jun 12
II-VI drops on weaker profit forecast

Value of leading infrared laser optics manufacturer slips 15% on weaker-than-expected guidance for the forthcoming year.

14 Jun 12
Kodak plans patent auction amid Apple row

Apple opposes Kodak’s plan to auction off more than 1000 patents relating to digital image capture, transmission and processing.

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