French companies merge operations, with a view to creating a major player in European photonics.

German laser giant buys 85% stake in Seattle-based developer of high-precision carbon dioxide lasers.

Netherlands-based Innovation Industries makes €4 million equity investment.

Supplier base continues to grow in response to smartphone sensor deployment and emerging opportunity in autonomous vehicles.

Invests in facility in Jintan to double output of InP lasers and components.

Acquisition will help Japanese giant meet "growing demand for light sources with high brightness in the EUV region".

Chinese customer buys 50 systems, SLM’s largest-ever contract win in Asia.

Clean room for micro-optic sensors will sit alongside new VCSEL development and production line.

'Smart augmented reality optics' from Israeli startup tipped to disrupt minimally invasive surgery.

Recent acquisition of ISP Optics has boosted bottom line at infrared component and optical assembly firm.

UK infrared optics developer expands with acquisition of specialist mirror maker.

First six months of 2017 saw better revenues and gross profits, although income slipped back.