Acquisition of innovative optical interconnect technology "will advance" Cisco's commitment to enable global service providers to build next-gen Internet.

Combination of market penetration with relatively high pricing will see revenues peak before saturation takes hold.

Leading producer of CMOS sensors for consumer electronics applications is hit by falling prices in latest quarter, but sees upturn coming.

Manufacturer of sapphire wafers used in LED production will have a very weak Q1, with demand returning in the second half of the year.

So says parent company Newport, whose executives are in optimistic mood after an “outstanding” 2011 and strong start to 2012.

Acquisition "will accelerate client collaboration and product offerings throughout Europe", says the software company.

UK company plans consolidation after sales of Q-switch components used in industrial lasers are worse than expected.

Funding for thin-film solar cell developer and LED manufacturer show continuing support for cleantech.

Firm blames sluggish demand and the growing value of the Japanese yen as sales and profits both decline.

Regional sales were volatile in the fourth calendar quarter of 2011, with US down but other regions up.

There was 44% growth in LED lighting market but the total market for LED components will be 'flat' for the next few years.

Revenues from professional customers grow alongside a move towards direct consumer sales.