The location of Jena, the German Optical Valley, is endued with unique potential of tradition and experience. The combination of abstract and applied research together with a powerful industry is outstanding within Germany.
The company is a true pioneer in the field of multi-spectral cameras for space applications. In accordance, following this competence, we consequently develop new instruments for scientific research of the universe, stars and planets. Jena-Optronik applies modern imaging principles and components to build low-cost optical spaceborne scanners. This leads to instrument designs optimized with respect to minimum size and mass, power consumption and cost.
Jena-Optronik is an EN/AS 9100 certified company.
About Jenoptik's aerospace technology
Since January 2008 the defense and aerospace business has been combined in the Defense & civil Systems division. In this division Jenoptik combines laser sensor systems, optics, optoelectronics, mechanics and electronics within complex components, systems and facilities in the Defense and Civil Systems division. It focuses on the areas of vehicle and aircraft equipment, drive and stabilization technology, optoelectronic instruments and systems for the security and space industry as well as software, metrology and control technology together with a comprehensive range of services. In the laser and infrared sensor systems area its focus is on the development, manufacturing and marketing of laser distance measurement equipment and infrared camera systems for a broad range of applications.
The division maintains production sites in Wedel near Hamburg, Jena, Essen and Altenstadt. The origins of the division go back to ESW GmbH and Jena-Optronik GmbH as well as the laser and infrared sensor systems business areas of JENOPTIK Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH.
