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21 Mar 11
Solarbuzz: PV market reached 18.2GW in 2010

Market analyst says that installations grew 139% on the 2009 figure, while PV industry revenues doubled to reach $82BN.

17 Mar 11
OLED market growth sees UDC sales double

CEO of Universal Display Corporation, which sells key chemicals used in organic LED production, senses an inflection point in the displays market.

15 Mar 11
Fiber laser trial: judge supports IMRA motions

Judge Arthur Tarnow turns down IPG Photonics' request for summary judgment of no infringement of IMRA America's patent.

14 Mar 11
Biolase CEO holds salary at $1

After a tumultuous year, Federico Pignatelli is banking on Biolase’s new imaging division to increase revenues in 2011.

14 Mar 11
Analyst expects 50MW of concentrated PV in 2011

As Soitec announces plans for the largest CPV project yet seen, Strategy Analytics predicts compound annual growth of 174% through 2015.

09 Mar 11
Finisar sounds alarm bells over China orders

Despite posting record sales in its latest quarter, Finisar's stock comes under serious pressure after a sudden slow-down in China.

07 Mar 11
Osram to 'almost double' white LED production

Company ranked among the top-three LED manufacturers worldwide will expand capacity by moving from 4-inch to 6-inch wafer production.

04 Mar 11
NeoPhotonics reports first ever annual profit

Fresh from its initial public offering of stock in February, the maker of photonic integrated circuits posted record revenues in 2010.

03 Mar 11
Kopin wary of budget deficit impact

The microdisplay developer saw revenues from military customers fall significantly in 2010, and has concerns about the impact of US deficit reduction plans.

02 Mar 11
LED market outstripped lasers in 2010

Latest update from Strategies Unlimited confirms that the fast-growing LED sector has left the market for lasers trailing in its wake.

01 Mar 11
Alfalight is latest optics firm to get CIA investment

The advanced laser diode manufacturer Alfalight has secured an undisclosed investment from In-Q-Tel, the venture wing of the CIA.

01 Mar 11
Sony converts factory to make CMOS sensors

The Japanese electronics giant responds to growing demand for image sensors by transferring key production equipment from Toshiba.

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