Annual market analysis of SSL sector says it needs more work to cut costs and understand consumer resistance.

Latest quarter upturn is bright spot in otherwise stagnant year for optical components maker.

Led by China, market to average 8% annual growth despite expected trade disputes with China and changes in global policy, says analyst Lux Research.

Sales of MV components and systems increased 11% to $1.04bn in six months to June, but growth expected to flatten in second half.

Arizona Optical looking to expand again soon as demand for its giant, high-precision optics builds.

WDM Revenue in second quarter of 2014 rises to $2.6bn.

Alex Warnock joins UK optical systems specialist, which is undergoing executive reshuffle.

Southampton firm is targeting oil and gas industry applications.

Imaging sensor company reports a strong uptick in revenues amid buy-out interest from Chinese investment firm.

Morpho-inspired Nanotech Security to buy Fortress Optical Features for C$17.5M following new equity offering.

LED and laser diode module company reports 13% increase in sales in latest half-year results.

Q2 spending also up by 56% in Asia, but EMEA down, says sector report by Infonetics.