Austrian firm says €4.2 BN proposal, with 'fully committed' funding, would create global leader in sensing and photonics.

Stock price rises sharply despite swing to net loss in the photonics company's latest fiscal year.

Six-month update shows revenue of €383 M mirroring prior-year figure; order intake dips but firm still expects growth in 2019.

Laser giant posts first decline in annual orders since the global financial crisis a decade ago.

But company believes it is gaining traction with 12 kW fiber lasers in ‘challenging’ market.

Investment in front-end processing tools to help address anticipated future demand for automotive lidar applications.

Lighting and photonics technology firm posts a net loss of €35M as quarterly revenues tumble.

US laser firm consolidates fiber laser operations in Europe, and pivots away from cutting applications.

Fiber laser giant says recovery in China has been reversed by geopolitical tensions, with Brexit complications only adding to the uncertainty.

Simultaneous slowdown in automotive and consumer electronics sectors hits machine vision firm's financial results.

Deal to buy Massachusetts-based infrared lens specialist revealed during latest earnings call.

US government continues to invest heavily in military camera and sensing technologies for aircraft and warfighters.