Major solar panel manufacturer wants Swedish startup to help accelerate development of high-efficiency tandem cells.

German optics giant now employs more than 40,000 people for the first time - and still has 2000 vacancies in Germany alone.

French photonics firm signs deal to acquire Italian firm’s Convergent Photonics subsidiary and operations in Boston.

Laser giant reports revenue rise but profit drop due to higher costs; outlines consolidation and cost-cutting plan.

Large buyers of machine vision equipment delay purchases as they absorb excess capacity.

Stock drops in value as buyers work through excess inventories, but long-term outlook remains bright.

US laser firm awarded $86M contract under Department of Defense scaling initiative.

Announces that its global operations are “restored” following February, 2023, ransomware attack.

UDC also announces improved first quarter results – in line with expectations.

Diversified tech firm’s Q1 sales reach $1.38bn up 4.7% on Q1 2022; plus new camera launches across divisions.

Deal valuing the company at €205M had been expected to complete in March.

Fiber laser giant says that customers are shifting investments to take advantage of IRA legislation.