Nikon acquires AM firm Morf3D
15 April 2021
The acquisition will enable the two firms to combine their expertise in order to deliver ‘next-generation AM solutions’
Industry
II-VI and Coherent already collaborate in the development of turnkey automotive welding solutions. (Image: II-VI)
II-VI wins Coherent bidding war
25 March 2021
Coherent has accepted II-VI's $7.01bn acquisition offer and will now be required to pay a $217.6 million termination fee to Lumentum
Lumentum and II-VI up Coherent bids to $7bn
23 March 2021
Coherent is currently evaluating Lumentum's latest bid
II-VI's RLSK remote laser processing heads have integrated vision systems that enable welds with exceptional precision. (Image: II-VI)
II-VI opens new applications laboratory in China
23 March 2021
The applications laboratory will provide close customer support on laser materials processing with practical hands-on training, in-depth applications consulting, and detailed feasibility studies
Lightweight materials and parts for hybrid and electric planes will be developed within the five projects. (Image: Rolls Royce)
UK Government invests £90m in aerospace manufacturing
23 March 2021
Five projects will develop technology to make production lines quicker, more efficient, and more cost-effective
Coherent bidding war continues with $6.8bn offer from II-VI
12 March 2021
Coherent determined that the II-VI offer is superior to the $6.6bn Lumentum offer accepted on Wednesday
Laser World of Photonics postponed until Spring 2022
18 February 2021
The coinciding conference, World of Photonics Congress, will be held in a digital format on the original dates of 20–24 June
II-VI makes $6.4bn Coherent bid
12 February 2021
Adding to an initial $5.7bn offer from Lumentum and a $6bn offer from MKS Instruments
Coherent receives $6bn acquisition proposal from MKS Instruments
10 February 2021
The proposal comes just weeks after Coherent accepted a $5.7bn acquisition offer from Lumentum.
Lumentum to acquire Coherent for $5.7bn
19 January 2021
Coherent's photonics and lasers businesses will be combined with Lumentum's telecom, datacom, and 3D sensing businesses
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