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12 May 17
Bruker expands optical microscopy portfolio with Luxendo deal

Acquisition of Heidelberg-based spin-out from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory should aid optogenetics, embryology, and other cutting-edge applications.

10 May 17
Forward Photonics spins out of TeraDiode with QCL focus

Mid-wave infrared applications in mind for new Woburn company following Panasonic's recent acquisition of TeraDiode.

10 May 17
Rofin deal paying off as Coherent reports 'unprecedented' demand

Sales beat forecasts and profit up sharply as laser company reports its latest quarterly results; stock price soars 10% to all-time high.

10 May 17
Luxexcel secures a further $10M equity investment

To further accelerate its business development of 3D-printed ophthalmic-quality lens-making systems

08 May 17
Biolase remains in the red but US revenues rise

Decline in international sales during Q1 affects the bottom line, while change in CFO affects the boardroom.

08 May 17
Lumentum's Q3 sales slip on patchy performance

Revenue for quarter was $256 million, a net loss of $56 million, China business slowed, but outlook is better, says firm.

04 May 17
Oclaro announces ‘record’ Q3 2017 financial results

Latest quarter revenue up 60% over Q3 2016; record gross margin and operating income.

03 May 17
II-VI Inc announces ‘record’ Q3 2017 earnings

Reports highest quarter bookings and revenues; sees strength in all market segments.

02 May 17
IPG Photonics’ Q1 2017 results exceed company's expectations

CEO Gapontsev hails results driven by “rapid growth of core products, applications and geographies”.

01 May 17
ASML, Zeiss hit back with Nikon counter-claims

Dutch lithography company blames Japanese rival for ‘forcing’ it into court action.

26 Apr 17
Cree sets up LED joint venture with San'an

Hong Kong-based company to focus on mid-power devices for lighting applications.

25 Apr 17
Trio of UK laser firms land Queen's Awards

Laser Quantum and M-Squared Lasers win trade accolades alongside laser metrology equipment firm Third Dimension.

 
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