Deal extends Austrian firm ams’s value chain in sensing solutions for mobile 3D sensing, AR-VR and automotive markets.

Bystronic UK comments on market shift backed up by Optech's annual report on laser materials processing trends.

Ireland-headquartered company completes shareholder rights issue to sure up finances while pivotal US study is completed.

$15BN acquisition sees the chip maker consolidate its move into the nascent market for autonomous vehicles.

Stock plunges 23% after component maker’s latest update but VCSEL bounce for 3D sensing is expected from mid-2017.

San Diego company, whose products are used in advanced countermeasure systems, slots into Leonardo's DRS subsidiary.

However 2016 business still leaves micro-projector developer with $16.5m loss – $2m worse than in 2015.

Strategic plan to double revenues inside five years will be aided by recent addition of UK-based Laser Quantum.

Laboratory's first metal additive manufacturing tool set to print prototype stainless steel components.

Cash-and-stock deal worth up to $20M reinforces G&H’s diversification and vertical integration strategy.

Sapphire manufacturer has scaled back operations dramatically in recent months but is now looking to expand with acquisitions.

Machine vision firm piles up cash during highly profitable period as investment in factory automation grows.