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28 Sep 10
Expanding LightPath sees commercial traction

Optical component maker targets infrared applications as it moves from niche markets to become a high-volume manufacturer.

27 Sep 10
Restructured Biolase agrees $9M sales deal

Dental laser company reduces breakeven level significantly and negotiates non-exclusive deal with key distributor.

23 Sep 10
Solarbuzz predicts tough start to 2011

Forecaster says that the first quarter of next year will 'undoubtedly' be the most challenging for the solar industry, with module demand set to lag supply by 50%.

23 Sep 10
Arming the solid-state lighting revolution

As LEDs increasingly find use in general lighting, Andy Extance tracks a dramatic increase in deployments of the tools used to manufacture the chips.

21 Sep 10
Rhodia backs UK organic PV start-up

French materials giant sees early-stage potential in University of Cambridge spin-out called Eight19.

17 Sep 10
New markets inspire growth at Modulight

Handheld sports rangefinders and laser cinema fuel a 35% growth at Modulight during the first half of 2010.

15 Sep 10
Mid-IR emitters tipped for rapid market growth

Analysts at Strategies Unlimited say defense and medical applications will drive rapid growth of the mid-IR laser market through 2014.

09 Sep 10
'Re-energized' GSI begins new CEO search

Following its recent exit from bankruptcy, the GSI Group of companies also announces strong bookings and backlog.

09 Sep 10
German firms collaborate on photon counters

PicoQuant and Laser Components form a strategic alliance to commercialize two types of product.

07 Sep 10
JA Solar says it is world's largest cell firm

With current capacity of 1.4GW per year, the Shanghai-based manufacturer of crystalline silicon cells says that it is the largest "pure play" cell company in the world.

03 Sep 10
FLIR moves to acquire sensor company ICx

Infrared imaging giant begins cash tender offer to purchase ICx Technologies for $274M.

03 Sep 10
Finisar beats schedule with best-ever quarter

Chairman Jerry Rawls says that the optoelectronic component and module maker has reached its targeted financial model earlier than expected.

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