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05 May 11
PV markets 'stronger than ever' – EPIA report

An influential annual report from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) sees cumulative PV installations quadrupling by 2015.

04 May 11
All systems go at laser maker Coherent

Leading laser vendor passes the $200M mark in quarterly sales for the first time ever, and raises its revenue guidance for fiscal 2011.

03 May 11
Auto industry drives IPG sales to $100M

The market-leading fiber laser company sees a boom in welding applications for car production and heavy industry.

03 May 11
FLIR pays $9.6M dividend, eyes acquisitions

Amid short-term headaches associated with US government budgets, the imaging company senses major commercial opportunities in the long run.

02 May 11
II-VI at all-time high on booming guidance

Analyst sees further value in the infrared optics company as military sales grow and industrial applications stay strong.

02 May 11
Newport sees strength in microelectronics market

Key photonics supplier maintains strong order pattern as first-quarter sales beat guidance comfortably.

29 Apr 11
Oil giant Total places giant solar bet

Fossil fuel group invests heavily to buy a majority stake in PV company SunPower, offering shareholders close to a 50% premium.

27 Apr 11
Ultratech sees LED boom approaching

Growth in all areas lifts the company's results, and a new Taiwan technology center will support the LED market.

27 Apr 11
Cymer revenue rises as extreme UV expands

A large order in support of ASML lithography systems positions EUV as a major impetus for future growth.

26 Apr 11
Laser vendors cheered by growth prospects

Rising confidence is now turning into real numbers as recovery gathers pace, says Longbow Research.

26 Apr 11
Komatsu takes control of Gigaphoton

Buying out Ushio's share of the joint venture removes uncertainty about the partners' competing EUV interests.

20 Apr 11
Profits down as Cree pushes LED expansion

The LED company is hit by weaker chip demand and price declines, but says momentum in LED lighting remains strong.

 
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