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01 Feb 12
Jenoptik beats guidance; sees strong 2012

The Germany-headquartered firm reports a 14% increase in sales from its lasers and optical systems segment in 2011.

31 Jan 12
KLA-Tencor rides on sustained foundry capex

A resurgence in equipment spending by customers led to a huge increase in quarterly bookings for the company.

31 Jan 12
Oclaro looks to recover lost ground

The Thailand floods affected the company's revenue figures, but its product lines are returning to full capacity.

31 Jan 12
Restructuring Philips reports fast LED adoption

Going through something of a revolution itself, the world’s largest lighting company wants to accelerate the solid-state transformation.

30 Jan 12
Coherent senses positive shift in sentiment

Laser giant sees early signs of recovery in the semiconductor sector, and hopes for credit easing in China.

30 Jan 12
Ultratech sets records for income and bookings

The company has now seen ten sequential quarters of growth, but warned that 2012 will pose some challenges.

24 Jan 12
PW 2012: Industrial laser sales are hitting new highs

Diversity of laser applications to industry has helped pull the business out of recession.

24 Jan 12
PW 2012: Laser sales steady with bright points

Laser vendors should welcome 'flat to slight' growth in 2012, according to annual Laser Marketplace analysis.

23 Jan 12
AMS Technologies acquires Azpect Photonics

The deal boosts the Nordic presence of AMS and creates the largest pan-European consultancy for optics, power and thermal management.

23 Jan 12
Avinger raises funds for catheter development

The company's Ocelot catheter includes integrated OCT to give surgeons real-time imaging during treatment of artery disease.

23 Jan 12
Ophthalmic laser market set for continued growth

Two reports highlight the central role of photonics, just as the UK's first femtosecond cataract procedure takes place.

22 Jan 12
Demand for HB-LEDs to grow six-fold in next decade

The global market for high-brightness LEDs will reach $70 billion by 2021, says Electronicast.

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