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04 Nov 11
First Solar shifts strategic emphasis to new markets

Company postpones build-out of new manufacturing facility in Vietnam and looks to move beyond subsidized markets.

03 Nov 11
Made in China, shipped to America

With the solar industry seemingly on the cusp of a US-China trade war, how low will PV prices go?

03 Nov 11
Coherent confident despite bookings slowdown

The laser company posted a rare quarter – one without a major displays order – but still has a very strong backlog.

02 Nov 11
Opnext ramps Fabrinet contingency plan

With nearly half of its sales dependent on the flood-hit Thai contract manufacturer, Opnext shifts production to Japan and the US.

02 Nov 11
JDSU laser operations hit by Thai floods

Company's laser division saw a strong jump in demand in the latest quarter, but will be subject to supply chain disruptions.

01 Nov 11
IPG expansion continues after record quarter

The fiber laser manufacturer has posted yet another record quarter and will add laser diode production capacity early next year.

31 Oct 11
Zygo chiefs hail 'outstanding' quarter

Optics and metrology firm yields highest gross margins in a decade amid growing demand for large optics and from life science applications.

28 Oct 11
Laser vendors stay positive as turmoil subsides

Companies tied to cash-rich sectors see continued momentum despite mixed economic signals elsewhere, says Longbow Research.

27 Oct 11
Newport bullish on life sciences for 2012

Company reports strong interest in its new ultrafast lasers as well as a boost provided by its recent acquisitions.

25 Oct 11
II-VI sinks on fiscal 2012 guidance cut

Stock drops sharply after company cautions that its fiscal 2012 sales will be below prior expectations.

24 Oct 11
Crystalox warns of UK job losses

Solar wafer manufacturer suspends polysilicon production, saying that the expected year-end rally 'does not appear to be materializing'.

21 Oct 11
Cymer enters critical period for EUV sources

San Diego company increases R&D spend again in advance of expected demonstrations of higher extreme ultraviolet powers.

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