Lighting giant’s venture unit leads $16 million investment in California startup developing efficient short-wavelength emitters for germicidal applications.

Sales rose 26% in 2020, thanks largely to the addition of beam combining and control specialist Nutronics.

Sales back on the rise at the fiber laser specialist, with new ultra-compact designs expected to improve profit margins.

$260-per-share offer trumps both agreed deal with Lumentum and rival bid from MKS Instruments.

Group revenue in past fiscal year reached €767 million, with €28 million coming from latest acquisition Trioptics.

Record quarterly sales, cashflow, and backlog as Finisar cost-savings run ahead of plans.

Owner of Spectra-Physics and Ophir brands makes unsolicited approach implying 16% premium on Lumentum deal.

Harvard spinout, founded by Federico Capasso, aims to bring flat optics to consumer electronics and more.

SPIE Startup Winner will develop and progress its AI-guided laser platform to automate cell-and tissue therapies.

Sales and profits rise as the photonics company outlines Coherent acquisition rationale.

Medical imaging giant gains fluorescence and multispectral capability with addition of Netherlands company.

Owner of Spectra-Physics and Ophir expecting to see further consolidation in the photonics industry.