Newport cuts forecast on weak research orders 03 May But the laser and photonic subsystem provider sees an upturn in demand from the semiconductor market, and long-term potential in defense.
Excimer laser costs weigh on Coherent profits 27 Apr The laser company sees a surge in orders for multiphoton spectroscopy applications and materials processing, but shares fall 10%.
DSS 2012: Photonics and the NRO 24 Apr Bruce Carlson outlines the technology needs of the National Reconnaissance Office, and how photonics is the key.
Nufern to build 46 fiber amps for US military 16 Apr Rofin-Sinar subsidiary awarded multiple contracts for kilowatt-class fiber amplifiers as part of directed energy weapons effort.
IDEX buys Precision Photonics in $20M cash deal 12 Apr Industrial fluidics company further expands its optics and photonics technology platform with acquisition of “impossible optics” provider.