2012

21.05.2012 (Jena) Jenoptik´s Optical Systems division presents at Optatec 2012 optical systems and components from its Optics, Microoptics und Optoelectronic Systems business units. The company also shows new Hybrid-DLC-Coatings, CaF2 Microoptics and Anti-reflection coated polymer optics produced by innovative technologies.

21.05.2012 (Jena) The Swiss finance research company Obermatt compiled the “CEO of the Year” ranking exclusively for the WirtschaftsWoche magazine. The results included in equal shares both the 2011 operative and stock-exchange performance of the 115 biggest stock-listed German companies in comparison to 2010.

16.05.2012 (Jena) Jenoptik’s Optical Systems Division will be presenting its new product line of Hybrid-Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) coatings for multispectral use. Jenoptik´s technology launches a new technology generation of environmentally highly resistant optical coatings and components. It combines the superior toughness of protective DLC coatings with the versatility and multispectral functionality of High-End IR coatings.

15.05.2012 (Jena) The project team consisting of 16 members from different institutes and companies won the “Stifterverband science prize” for the development of a platform for ultra-short laser pulses. Jenoptik’s Lasers & Material Processing division has been an important partner in this joint research project.

14.05.2012 (Jena) Jenoptik’s Lasers & Material Processing division displays its laser sources and laser machines for innovative and efficient photovoltaic production on the Asian market. To be seen at the trade fair SNEC 2012, booth E4-275, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China from May 16 to 18, 2012.

10.05.2012 (Jena) Sales and earnings reached the same high level as in the previous year. Demand from the automotive industry remained positive, demand from the semiconductor industry better than expected. Outlook for the current fiscal year reaffirmed.

07.05.2012 (Jena) Numerous innovations for the automotive and supplier industries will be on display for the first time at the trade fair. With a new office in Singapore, Jenoptik is taking the next step in its international expansion. The Industrial Metrology division, in particular, is expanding the business in Asia.

24.04.2012 (Jena, Germany / Jupiter, FL, USA ) Setting new standards for thermographic accuracy and precision, the new VarioCAM® HD is the worldwide first uncooled, handheld thermography camera offering 3.1 Megapixel infrared resolution and featuring a laser rangefinder for distance correction.

02.04.2012 (Jena) Since April 1, Rüdiger Andreas Günther has been a full member of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer of JENOPTIK AG. The internationally experienced 53-year-old manager succeeds Frank Einhellinger, who will be leaving JENOPTIK AG at the end of June.

28.03.2012 (Wedel) ESW GmbH, which is a part of the Jenoptik Defense & Civil Systems Division, today announced that it has received a 2011 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance.

26.03.2012 (Jena / Monheim) Jenoptik’s Traffic Solutions division presents its latest products and comprehensive approach for greater traffic safety at the Intertraffic trade fair in Amsterdam from March 27 to 30.

22.03.2012 (Jena) The Supervisory Board and the Executive Board of JENOPTIK AG, Jena, propose the Annual General Meeting on June 6, 2012 to use the net income of JENOPTIK AG to pay a dividend of 0.15 euros per share and to carry forward the remaining amount. In its meeting today (Thursday, March 22, 2012) the Supervisory Board agreed to the proposal of the Executive Board.

23.03.2012 (Jena) The Jenoptik Group posted a marked leap in earnings for fiscal year 2011. Sales increased by 13.5 percent to 543.3 million euros. Earnings after tax reached a record 34.1 million euros. Jenoptik shareholders are to be paid a dividend.

22.03.2012 (Jena/Berlin) The Ferdinand-Braun-Institute received the Transfer Prize 2012 for extraordinarily powerful diode lasers for materials processing. The institute closely cooperates with the Lasers & Material Processing division of Jenoptik.

13.02.2012 (Jupiter) With JENOPTIK Defense, Inc. now in operation Jenoptik is well positioned for future business in the North American market.

08.02.2012 (Jena/Monheim) The Traffic Solutions division of the optoelectronics group will equip Malaysian streets with traffic safety systems. The contract also comprises comprehensive on-site services for a period of 5 years. Jenoptik will deliver and implement equipment and set up a complete operation for the enforcement system.

03.02.2012 (Jena) The Lübeck-based company Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA is to cooperate with Jenoptik’s Optical Systems division. Collaboration will focus on the development, production and supply of optoelectronic system solutions.

03.02.2012 (Jena) The Lübeck-based company Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA is to cooperate with Jenoptik’s Optical Systems division. Collaboration will focus on the development, production and supply of optoelectronic system solutions.

01.02.2012 (Jena) The 2011 group operating result increased to nearly 48 million according to first provisional calculations. This corresponds to a rise by more than 60 percent compared with 2010. Sales grew to approx. 540 million euros.

31.01.2012 (Jena) The photonics industry continues being in the ascendant at the leading trade fair in San Francisco with a marked increase in visitor and exhibitor numbers compared with 2011. Jenoptik reported significant demand from clients, particularly for lasers and laser systems for industrial and medical fields as well as for integrated optical solutions.

19.01.2012 (Jena) The Optical Systems division has strengthened its market position as a leading supplier of optical systems in the semiconductor and flat panel display equipment segment with an order from an Asian customer in the mid single-digit million-euro range.

02.01.2012 (Jena) Dr. Dietmar Wagner will head the Laser Processing Systems business unit of the Lasers & Material Processing division from January 2012. At the same time, he will be the new general manager of JENOPTIK Automatisierungstechnik GmbH - one of the two companies within the business unit he is responsible for.