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13 Aug 11
A clearer focus for the new GSI

All three business segments of the reconstituted company saw double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter.

12 Aug 11
Q-Cells grapples with ongoing price pressures

The restructuring program already underway is being accelerated, with profitability next year the goal.

12 Aug 11
Uncertainty and unease grow for laser vendors

Nervousness was on the increase even before the US credit downgrade caused chaos, according to Longbow Research.

11 Aug 11
Jenoptik stays on target

Quarterly and half-year sales growth in all product segments keep the company on course in a volatile period.

11 Aug 11
Biolase benefits from new business model

A direct sales and multi-distributor approach helped revenues, with forthcoming products set to continue the process.

10 Aug 11
SunPower margins take a hit

Revenues rise but market conditions in Germany and Italy weigh heavily.

10 Aug 11
Cree sees revenues rise during year of progress

Growth in LED lighting leaves company feeling positive, despite pricing pressures.

09 Aug 11
Universal Display reports its best revenue quarter

Non-cash gains played a part, but the pace at which UDC technology is coming to market is accelerating, says company.

04 Aug 11
Confident Rofin reports best-ever sales

No sign of a macro-economic crisis as the laser giant registers an uptick in revenues, order entry and profitability.

04 Aug 11
Newport boosted by large semicon order

Against a general backdrop of softening demand for semiconductor capital equipment, Newport reports record orders for the sector.

03 Aug 11
II-VI looks for more acquisitions after strong year

The infrared optics and materials supplier would rather spend cash on growing its business than on a share repurchase program.

02 Aug 11
Record-breaking IPG strikes note of caution

Another record quarter on both the top and bottom lines for the fiber laser pioneer, as cutting applications take off.

 
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