Chip and component maker could benefit from government-subsidized LED lighting in China and a major new streetlighting project in Taiwan.

Smaller European markets are promising favorable system returns now, while Asia is forecast to rise later, says Lux Research.

Despite dwindling subsidies, a price crash, a potential trade war and several bankruptcies, VCs are still piling cash into solar firms.

Development plans include an optronics pod for the Atlantique 2 maritime aircraft and imaging system for the French-British MALE drone.

Country retains position as the largest national market for solar installation with rush to beat deadline before tariff reduction.

Led by their application in Samsung's smart phones, active-matrix OLED displays doubled in market share last year, says Displaysearch.

While solar stocks sank like stones last year, a number of medical laser and semiconductor equipment firms out-performed the market easily.

The deal leaves Iridex focusing on ophthalmology applications, in particular retina treatments.

Electronic instrumentation firm is believed to have paid around $50M for the Peabody, MA, provider of vibration-isolation systems.

Californian company had equipment, raw materials and inventory worth nearly $50 million at flooded Chokchai campus.

Photonic component maker cuts salaries temporarily and extends a key credit agreement following impact of floods in Thailand.

Photonics giant continues acquisition spree with buy-out of US-based test and measurement specialist.