Shipment of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment blocked after US government pressure, claims Reuters report.

A$100M (€62M) deal to create global laser and ultrasound provider of systems for diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

German optics giant posts tenth successive year of growth as turnover hits €6.4 BN.

Venture wing of healthcare giant boosts balance sheet and will extend collaboration on lung cancer.

Deal has passed key 55% acceptance threshold, but crucial vote and regulatory hurdles still to be overcome.

Revenues jump 14% at the optics giant's medical technology subsidiary.

Californian developer of medical excimer laser systems posts $17M quarterly loss; now being investigated by multiple US government authorities.

Venture capitalists inject more seed funding into Boulder-based quantum technology pioneer.

Israel-headquartered medical laser firm set to become part of Baring Private Equity Asia.

Cash-plus-stock deal to buy Colorado firm adds beam-combining knowledge; also boosts fiber laser firm's stock price.

Solid demand in North America also helps offset wider macroeconomic weakness at German photonics firm.

Addition of Finisar business offers new opportunities in InP lasers, but Texas VCSEL fab is hit by shipment delay.