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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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