II-VI to acquire Coherent after bidding war with Lumentum and MKS Instruments
25 March 2021
Coherent has today decided to accept II-VI's offer and will pay Lumentum the $217.6 million termination fee
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II-VI to acquire Finisar for $3.2bn
9 November 2018
US optoelectronic component manufacturer II-VI has announced that it will acquire optical communications firm Finisar for $3.2 billion
The rise and rise of VCSELs
3 September 2018
VCSELs are known for their size, reliability, volume scalability and cost effectiveness. With more industries catching on to their potential, it’s no wonder the VCSEL market is forecast to be $3.1bn in four years, says Keely Portway
II-VI exceeds $1bn in yearly revenue
9 August 2018
The company’s photonics business unit achieved revenue of $464.4 million for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2018
II-VI to acquire optical component manufacturer CoAdna for $85 million
28 March 2018
Optoelectronic component manufacturer II‐VI has announced its intent to acquire CoAdna, a manufacturer of optical components, for approximately $85 million in cash
Photonics firms report growth
26 February 2018
A quarterly update on the most recent photonics firm financial postings
VCSEL Market to be worth $3.1 billion by 2022
16 February 2018
The VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser) market will be worth $3.1 billion by 2022, research firm Markets and Markets has reported
II-VI Incorporated renews its commitment to photonics in Torbay
13 February 2018
II-VI Photonics is relocating its Paignton operations to new offices in the Torbay, UK area.
Channelling light: New fibre designs for increased fibre laser efficiency
1 July 2017
Matthew Dale finds that new fibre designs are being developed to enable more efficient and higher-power fibre laser systems
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II-VI will showcase its laser solutions portfolio, including laser components, thermoelectric modules, and epitaxial wafers
