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12 Mar 25
Lumibird profits down as divisions register contrasting fortunes

Drop in photonics-related sales offset by stronger performance from medical and defense divisions.

11 Mar 25
Hesai adds more production capacity as lidar demand booms

Chinese firm says it will open a new production line this year as annual capacity approaches two million units.

11 Mar 25
Teradyne targets PIC testing with Quantifi Photonics acquisition

New Zealand-based Quantifi sells a range of products aimed at large-scale PIC manufacturers.

06 Mar 25
Laserax acquires UV laser manufacturer DPSS Lasers…

…and Viavi Solutions to acquire Spirent Communications’ high-speed Ethernet and security businesses.

05 Mar 25
Rochester Precision Optics looks global with $50M funding commitment

Vertically integrated optics manufacturer attracts combination of customer support and private investment.

05 Mar 25
nLight results show defense shift

Full-year figures from the US laser company include 20% jump in sales to aerospace and defense applications.

04 Mar 25
European Investment Bank lends €20M support to Norlase

Spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark to expand efforts in lasers for ophthalmic therapies.

27 Feb 25
IonQ set to acquire ID Quantique

Quantum computing firm signs deal to gain controlling stake in the Swiss quantum networking pioneer.

26 Feb 25
First Solar sues Jinko over 'TOPCon' technology acquired via TetraSun

US photovoltaics company also agrees licensing deal with Talon PV and issues positive sales outlook for 2025.

25 Feb 25
Dublin spin-out seeks funding for 'shape-shifting' lens

LirOptic says that its solid-state but tunable component can meet the evolving demands of smartphones and AR/VR devices.

24 Feb 25
Quantum dots meet perovskite with UbiQD deal to buy BlueDot

New Mexico startup UbiQD acquires key assets belonging to the University of Washington spin-out.

20 Feb 25
Lumotive eyes new frontiers after $45M series B investment

Total funding now tops $100M as a raft of new investors back the developer of light-controlling metasurfaces.

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