ASML responds that Nikon made no 'serious efforts' to negotiate extension of earlier cross-license.

Substantial new orders boost lithography and laser spike annealing system vendor, with acquisition pending this quarter.

CEO says latest developments indicate that the cutting-edge technology has become part of ASML’s 'mainstream' business.

German laser systems firm also launches faster version of another tool used to produce high-efficiency 'PERC' cells.

US firm emerges from stealth mode with bold technology claims based around adoption of 1550nm wavelength.

Canada-based Metamaterial Technologies raises $8.3M in series A round of venture finance.

Glass molded components from the Florida company set to feature in state-of-the-art optical encoder metrology systems.

Machine vision specialist buys provider of artificial intelligence techniques for improved image analysis.

Apax Partners offers 15% premium to Israeli company's shareholders but rival bids could be solicited.

New finance set to aid commercialization of laser ablation system for treating chronic heart palpitations.

Deal announced in December 2016 sees the UK imaging sensor maker become part of the larger US operation.

German court takes action over 'trifocal' lenses used in cataract surgery as company raises €317M in new capital for acquisitions.