The German photonics giant says that it will invest €10 million in a state-of-the-art facility.

As Solyndra execs stonewall Congress, the Solar Energy Industries Association reports that PV installations in the US will double this year.

CIGS solar module manufacturer lands investment from SK Group, one of Korea's largest conglomerates.

The German photonics giant signs a 'more expansive' deal with IMRA, allowing Jenoptik to sell fiber lasers into automotive applications.

Israel-based Syneron and Palomar settled the case just three weeks before it was due to go before a Massachusetts court.

Leading MOCVD equipment vendor Aixtron slashes guidance amid increased economic concern.

US defense contractor is said by Reuters to be auctioning its optical technologies division.

MIT spin-out has developed a streamlined manufacturing process that promises to cut the cost of silicon solar wafer production dramatically.

Slower-than-expected TV backlight penetration and overcapacity will keep nitride LED market growth to a minimum.

Norwegian start-up specializing in wafer-level optics signs process demonstration agreement with SVTC Technologies.

Key market for laser and photonic equipment vendors will grow 23% this year, not 31% as previously expected.

Full list of creditors includes a host of well-known optical component and laser companies, as a staff lawsuit is launched against the PV firm.