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Jenoptik presents new optical system for more efficient laser-based solar cell processing

Jenoptik’s Modular Beam Splitting System (MBSS) enables time-saving and high-precision laser structuring, which is used, for example, in the production of solar cells. read more

Jenoptik influenced by challenging market environment in Q1 2025

Jenoptik’s business performance at the start of the year 2025 was impacted by a challenging market environment; financial and balance sheet position of the photonics group remain strong. read more

New speed measurement systems for the City Region Aachen, Germany

The three semi-stationary speed measurement systems nicknamed “Nils”, “Thomas”, and “Willi” will now contribute to increased traffic safety in the City Region Aachen. read more

Jenoptik fab officially inaugurated in Dresden

Jenoptik manufactures micro-optics for the semiconductor equipment industry in a state-of-the-art production environment. read more

Maximum precision with maximum flexibility: Jenoptik presents measurement technology at Control 2025

The Jenoptik Group will present its metrology highlights at the Control trade fair in Stuttgart, together with its affiliated brands HOMMEL ETAMIC, TRIOPTICS, and SwissOptic, at booth 3501. read more

The most innovative young minds from Thuringia

Young scientists' competition in Thuringia: Many projects and Thuringian schools were awarded special prizes, including from the two state sponsors Jenoptik and STIFT. read more

Jenoptik with good business development in fiscal year 2024

Jenoptik successfully closed the fiscal year 2024, achieving the revenue and earnings targets we set at the beginning of the year despite an increasingly challenging market environment. read more

Jenoptik Supervisory Board extends Executive Board contracts for Dr. Ralf Kuschnereit and Dr. Prisca Havranek-Kosicek by five years

The Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG decided to extend the contracts of Dr. Ralf Kuschnereit and Chief Financial Officer Dr. Prisca Havranek-Kosicek ahead of schedule by five years each. read more

Jenoptik’s photonics industry expert Jay Kumler has passed away

It is with deepest sadness that the Jenoptik Executive Board informs external partners, customers and stakeholders that Jay Kumler has passed away. read more

Jenoptik employees donate 15,000 euros to the Jena Parents’ Initiative for Children with Cancer

Jenoptik CFO and patron of the parents’ initiative, Prisca Havranek-Kosicek, presented the donation on February 13 at the “Heroes’ Celebration” in the pediatric cancer ward of the Jena University Hospital, which took place on the occasion of the International Children’s Cancer Day. read more

Jenoptik achieves robust revenue and earnings growth in 2024

2024 was a successful year for Jenoptik with record revenue and earnings. Outlook influenced by high economic and political uncertainties. read more

Jenoptik presents versatile photonic solutions at SPIE Photonics West

At the world’s largest trade fair for photonic technologies, Jenoptik and its group companies SwissOptic and TRIOPTICS will be presenting their broad product portfolio at the end of January 2025. read more

Jenoptik’s New Year’s reception in Jena: A dynamic start to the new year

At the company’s 32nd New Year’s reception, the Jenoptik Executive Board welcomed almost 400 guests to the event location Imaginata Jena. They also presented the fundraising campaign in favor of this year’s associations in Jena. read more

Jenoptik delivers speed cameras for the City of Brampton to help advance local road safety

Jenoptik has partnered with the City of Brampton, Ontario, to enforce speed limits and increase road safety in the Canadian municipality. read more

Nine months 2024: Jenoptik remains on course of growth

Jenoptik achieved solid revenue and earnings growth in the first nine months. While demand had improved significantly in the second quarter, we are now seeing a market environment marked by greater uncertainty. read more

Delayed upturn in the semiconductor equipment industry expected: Financial targets for 2025 postponed by one year

Revenue and earnings forecast for 2024 confirmed. read more

ARCHITECTURE MACHINE #10: Urban elements by New York artist Peter Burr to be shown at the Jenoptik high-rise building in Jena

From November 1st to 17, 2024, daily from 6 to 10 p.m. every half hour, the vivid animations can be seen as part of “tangente digital art” exhibition by Jenoptik. read more

High-performance lenses from Jenoptik for the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences in Jena

A set of optical components for laser beam guidance will be used for exhibition and instructional purposes in the future. The sample case was now officially handed over to the University. read more

Jenoptik receives “The Pioneer Award”

Jenoptik was honored with “The Pioneer Award” for its economic success and social commitment. read more

Jenoptik extends contract with the Chairman of the Executive Board Dr. Stefan Traeger

The Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG has decided to reappoint Dr. Stefan Traeger as Chairman of the Executive Board for a further three years. read more

Jenoptik deploys speed enforcement systems in Prince George’s County, Maryland

Prince George’s County partnered with Jenoptik to provide turnkey speed enforcement solutions that help deter speeding incidents and make our roads safer. read more

Jenoptik posts double-digit earnings growth in first half-year 2024

Photonics group Jenoptik continued on its course of growth in the first half of 2024, with revenue up by 7.1 percent to 540.8 million euros. read more

Start of new training season at Jenoptik

In Jena and Dresden, Jenoptik welcomed new trainees and students from the Cooperative State University who are starting their careers in Thuringia with the new training year. read more

Jenoptik supports campaign “Thuringia? That’s us!”

Olaf Drillisch-Saathoff, Head of Human Resources at Jenoptik since May 2024, promotes Thuringia as a business location. read more

Kuwait uses Jenoptik technology to detect moving vehicle offences

Jenoptik will provide together with its local partner more than 100 TraffiPole housings equipped with systems to enforce red light, speeding and moving vehicle offences. read more

Jenoptik company secures new automation orders in North America

Prodomax, a member of the Jenoptik Group, will deliver innovative automation solutions to automotive manufacturers. read more

Jenoptik opens workshop for young people

A new youth enterprise workshop at Jenoptik in Triptis is the place to go for children and young people with an interest in STEM topics. read more

Jenoptik deploys speed enforcement system for work zone safety to Arkansas Department of Transportation

The Arkansas Department of Transportation partnered with Jenoptik to extend the DOT’s work zone safety initiative by deploying Jenoptik’s mobile speed enforcement system in construction zones to further increase safety for drivers and workers. read more

Jenoptik posts further growth in first quarter

With significant growth in revenue and earnings, Jenoptik delivered a solid start to the fiscal year 2024 and confirms the guidance for 2024. read more

Jenoptik presents new solutions for integrated quality assurance at Control 2024

Jenoptik and its associated brands showcase new metrology and optical inspection solutions for integrated quality assurance in the automotive industries. read more

Jenoptik to install SPECS average speed cameras along 25 routes in Greater Manchester

Jenoptik secures order with Transport for Greater Manchester to install SPECS average speed cameras across 25 routes. This marks the second phase of an upgrade project in the area to encourage improved driver behavior. read more

Winners of the 33rd young researchers’ state competition in Thuringia

On April 9, 2024, 140 young scientists presented their projects for “Jugend forscht” (young researchers) and “Schüler experimentieren” (students experiment) in the Thuringia state competition. Many projects and Thuringian schools were also awarded special prizes at the award ceremony. read more

Jenoptik to deliver speed enforcement systems to Prince George’s County, Maryland

Prince George’s County, the second largest county in Maryland, is receiving 66 speed enforcement systems from Jenoptik. Each system consists of a mobile trailer with solar panels and lithium batteries making them completely self-sufficient. read more

Jenoptik successfully concludes fiscal year 2023

Photonics group Jenoptik continued on its growth track in the past fiscal year, with growth driven by its photonics business, especially in the semiconductor equipment sector. read more

Ecuador makes its national roads safer with Jenoptik technology

The Ecuadorian National Traffic Commission selected Jenoptik for a 12 year project to make its roads safer. Together with its local Ecuadorian partner, the company will deliver about 120 speed enforcement cameras as well as services. read more

Living in Loops / Leben in Schleifen: Everyday fragments by Canadian artist Lorna Mills at Jenoptik high-rise building

From March 11 to 24, 2024, daily from 7 p.m., various loops of GIF animations can be seen as part of tangente digital art l Living in Loops. read more

Jenoptik employees donate almost 10,000 euros to Parents’ Initiative for Children with Cancer Jena

Jenoptik CFO Prisca Havranek-Kosicek handed over the donation to the Jena-based association on March 5. The sum will be used for the sibling project and for planning a photovoltaic system on the roof of the association’s building. read more

Jakob Habermann is the new Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG

The previous Deputy Chairman and union representative Stefan Schaumburg has retired. read more

Germany's Economics Minister and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck visited Jenoptik

During a company visit to Jena, the Minister spoke with employees and trainees about the challenges and experiences within the photonics industry, of everyday training and working life and the socio-political environment. read more

Jenoptik achieves strong revenue and earnings growth in fiscal year 2023

Despite an increasingly challenging economic environment, 2023 was a very successful year for Jenoptik. We achieved our revenue goals and earnings targets which we had increased in the course of the year. read more

Jenoptik celebrates openness at the 2024 New Year’s reception

The Jenoptik Executive Board welcomed more than 300 guests to the company’s 31st New Year’s reception. At Imaginata Jena, the Executive Board reported on business development and on the campaign for more openness. The fundraising campaign for the planned Lothar Späth memorial in Jena was also presented. read more

Jenoptik introduces a new diode laser and presents a versatile range of photonic solutions at SPIE BiOS and Photonics West

At the world’s largest photonics technologies event in San Francisco, California, Jenoptik will be presenting its broad product portfolio of high-performance optical components and systems, which serve current trends in medical, laser, optoelectronics, semiconductor equipment, data transmission and imaging technology. read more

Change of divisional management of Jenoptik’s Smart Mobility Solutions division

The Jenoptik Group saw a change in the management of its Smart Mobility Solutions division at the turn of the year: Kevin Chevis retired at the end of 2023. Tobias Deubel took over as his successor on January 1, 2024. read more

State-of-the-art electron beam lithography system for Jenoptik’s high-tech fab in Dresden

Investment in new production tool: The new electron-beam lithography system (E-Beam) will be used to manufacture high-precision micro-optical components for customers in the semiconductor and optical communication sectors. read more

Flicking Christmas parcels onto the Jenoptik building

Interactive Christmas projection "DECK THE WALLS" from December 18 to January 2, daily from 4 p.m. allows the public to become active and decorate the Jenoptik building for Christmas. read more

Jenoptik review of “MORE VALUE” Agenda 2025 at mid-stage: Execution well on track

Accelerated focus on core markets, revenue target of about 1.2 billion euros for 2025 confirmed, Profitability target (EBITDA margin) upgraded. read more

Change in the Supervisory Board of JENOPTIK AG

Daniela Mattheus became a member of the Supervisory Board on November 1, 2023. She succeeds Doreen Nowotne, who resigned from her position in October 2023. read more

Jenoptik remains on growth track

In an increasingly challenging economic climate, Jenoptik has continued to develop very well, with double-digit growth in both revenue and earnings. The robust increase in revenue over the first nine months was driven by all segments. read more

Jenoptik wins a “best award” at Blechexpo 2023

Jenoptik received an innovation award for its PSS-40/LCLW inspection station at the trade fair for sheet metal processing. read more

Blechexpo 2023: More efficient stamping production thanks to optical inspection with integrated laser processing

At the trade fair for sheet metal working, Jenoptik will be introducing its PSS-40/LCLW inspection machine, which optimizes the manufacturing of stamped parts thanks to integrated laser cutting and laser welding. First demonstrations at Blechexpo in Stuttgart from November 7 to 10, 2023 at the Jenoptik booth in hall 6, booth #6209. read more

Prodomax secures major automation order for new automotive EV production in North America

Prodomax, a company of the Jenoptik Group, has secured an order from an existing customer for the turnkey design, construction and commissioning of four robot welding assembly lines in North America. read more

New Jenoptik F-Theta objective lens for high-precision laser structuring of state-of-the-art solar cells

A new lens of the JENar™ Silverline™ product family enables efficient laser material processing of solar cells and thus indirectly contributes to the further development of renewable energies such as photovoltaics. read more

New Jenoptik UFO Probe® Vertical: Time-saving testing of PICs at wafer level for high-volume manufacturing

With the new UFO Probe® Vertical, Jenoptik is expanding its portfolio of probe cards for testing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) at wafer-level. Jenoptik is presenting this at this year's ECOC Exhibition 2023. read more

Topping-out ceremony for the new high-tech fab in Dresden

The construction of the new Jenoptik fab in “Silicon Saxony” is progressing according to plan. read more

Sabine Klisch now responsible for brand and communications at Jenoptik

Sabine Klisch is the new Director Corporate Identity & Communication at JENOPTIK AG. She has been responsible for brand and communications of the listed photonics group since July 2023. read more

Jenoptik posts dynamic growth in the first half-year 2023

Jenoptik continued to perform very well in the first half-year, with double-digit revenue and earnings growth. Our Advanced Photonic Solutions and Smart Mobility Solutions divisions posted significant revenue growth. Guidance for 2023 confirmed. read more

Jenoptik’s skilled workers’ inauguration and apprentices’ day at Imaginata Jena

Nearly 50 current and future apprentices from Jenoptik’s Thuringian sites came together with their trainers at Imaginata Jena for the Jenoptik Apprentices’ Day. read more

Jenoptik remains main sponsor of “Imaginata” in Jena for another three years

Jenoptik and Imaginata Jena will continue their partnership. For another three years, Jenoptik will financially support the Jena “Experimentarium” as main sponsor. Jenoptik President & CEO Dr. Stefan Traeger and Heidrun Jänchen, board member of Imaginata, signed the sponsorship agreement on July 26, 2023. read more

Jenoptik opens new medical technology site in Berlin

Together with the employees of the Berlin sites in Germany and guests, the photonics group Jenoptik officially celebrated the completion of its new site in Berlin. In the new production facilities, more than 100 employees will develop and manufacture optical components and systems especially for dentistry and robot-assisted surgery. read more

Jenoptik introduces high-power F-Theta lens with large scan field at LASER World of PHOTONICS

At the leading trade fair for photonics in Munich, Germany, Jenoptik will debut a new high-power F-Theta lens and present its broad product portfolio for photonics applications. read more

Jenoptik posts good start to fiscal year 2023

With double-digit growth in revenue and earnings, Jenoptik delivered a solid start to the fiscal year 2023 and is optimistic for the remainder of the fiscal year. read more

Jenoptik delivers one of the world’s first distracted driver programs in Victoria, Australia

The contract is to deliver a full-service, mobile road safety camera solution that can detect illegal mobile phone use, the absence of seatbelts and the provision of an offences verification system. read more

Winners of the 32nd "Jugend forscht" state competition in Thuringia

On March 31, 2023, young researchers presented their projects for "Jugend forscht" and "Schüler experimentieren" in the Thuringia state competition. Jenoptik and STIFT were the two state sponsors again. read more

Jenoptik continues to grow

The photonics group Jenoptik continued on its growth path in 2022 fiscal year. Significant double-digit increase in order intake and revenue. read more

“Florescendi” – video art at the Jena Ernst Abbe high-rise in March

From March 13 to 31, 2023, Jenoptik presents the work “Florescendi” by Canadian artist Sabrina Ratté on the facade of Jenoptik’s headquarters in the city center of Jena. read more

Jenoptik hands over more than 8,000 euros in donations to the parents’ initiative for children with cancer in Jena

The money comes from two donation initiatives at Jenoptik, namely last year's Christmas party in Jena and Jenoptik's drinks proceeds from the Night of Science. read more

Jenoptik posts dynamic growth in fiscal year 2022

Revenue up by more than 30 percent. EBITDA margin sharply up to around 18.8 percent. Sustained strong demand. read more

Jenoptik New Year's reception at the imaginata Jena

The Jenoptik Executive Board welcomed around 350 guests to the company's 30th New Year's reception. read more

Major order in the field of semiconductor equipment

Jenoptik signed a multi-year framework agreement for semiconductor equipment in the upper double-digit million euro range at the end of 2022. read more

Improvements in sustainability

Thanks to an improved MSCI ESG rating, Jenoptik is one of the 15 percent of the world’s best-rated companies in the Electronic Components sector. read more

Jenoptik’s ANPR solutions help combat theft

Jenoptik recently deployed its mobile trailer solution with their highly advanced automatic number/license plate reader (ALPR) technology to aid in the identification and recovery of equipment and material theft from work zones in Lea County, New Mexico. read more

Jenoptik receives Thuringia Innovation Award 2022 for opto-electronic UFO Probe®Card

The photonics company impressed the expert jury with its well-thought-out approach to solving the increasing demand for photonic technologies in the electronics and semiconductor industries. read more

Jenoptik Supervisory Board appoints two new Executive Board members

Effective January 1, 2023, Dr. Ralf Kuschnereit will be appointed to the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board has also appointed Dr. Prisca Havranek-Kosicek as the new Chief Financial Officer. read more

Jenoptik again posts highly profitable growth in the third quarter – sustained good demand

Primarily thanks to the sustained strong performance of the Advanced Photonic Solutions division, Jenoptik continued on its path of profitable growth in the third quarter read more

Jenoptik further expands photonics manufacturing capacity

Jenoptik adds 7,110 square feet of manufacturing space to its Jupiter, Florida facility to meet continuing high demand for advanced photonic solutions. read more

Jenoptik shows advanced competencies for applications in life science and medical technology at COMPAMED trade show

Jenoptik will be represented with its bundled competencies at COMPAMED, the trade fair for medical technology, in Duesseldorf, Germany in hall 8a, booth #H19.1 from November 14 to 17, 2022. read more

Safer and greener roadworks improved by enhanced Jenoptik enforcement solution

Jenoptik developed a series of enhancements to its temporary speed camera enforcement which means more sites can be monitored through an innovative, environmentally friendly power solution. read more

Jenoptik Adds Speed and Red Light Enforcement Solutions through NCPA Partnership

Jenoptik is pleased to announce they have added their highly advanced speed and red light enforcement solutions to the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance.
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the new high-tech fab in Dresden

Jenoptik is investing more than 70 million euros in new and state-of-the-art production facility for micro-optics and sensors. read more

Jenoptik posts strong results in second quarter

Jenoptik showed a very positive operating performance also in the second quarter of 2022. Revenue grew by more than a third. In the first six months, this resulted in a revenue increase of 35.8 percent, to 447.2 million euros. read more

Jenoptik expands road safety project in Uzbekistan

Together with its partner Atlas International, Jenoptik will deliver mobile and stationary speed enforcement systems as well as “smart city” components to Uzbekistan. read more

Jenoptik successfully closes sale of VINCORION

Major milestone reached in the company’s transformation into a pure and globally leading photonics group read more

Jenoptik awarded contract with NCPA for license plate recognition solutions

Jenoptik is pleased to announce a contract with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) for highly advanced fixed and mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR) solutions. read more

Jenoptik expands production capacity with the relocation of its Canadian facility

Jenoptik is pleased to announce the expansion of its presence in the Canadian market with the doubling of its R&D and manufacturing space in Ontario. read more

Jenoptik with good start to fiscal year 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, Jenoptik was able to continue its good performance in the fiscal year 2021, and increase revenue by 38.5 percent to 208.5 million euros. read more

CFO Hans-Dieter Schumacher will leave JENOPTIK AG after the expiry of his contract

Chief Financial Officer Hans-Dieter Schumacher has notified the Supervisory Board that, for personal reasons, he will not be available for a further term of office after his current Executive Board contract which expires in March 2023. read more

HOMMEL ETAMIC – the brand for industrial metrology

Jenoptik presents its brand for the comprehensive metrology product portfolio at the Control trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany from May 3 to 6, 2022. read more

Jenoptik presents versatile photonic solutions at LASER World of PHOTONICS

At the leading trade fair for photonics in Munich, Jenoptik will be presenting its broad product portfolio, which serves current trends in biophotonics, laser production, optoelectronics, data transmission and imaging. read more

Jenoptik wins Intertraffic Green Globe Award

TraffiPole, a new housing system enabling more sustainability and emission reduction in traffic monitoring, has won the prestigious Intertraffic Green Globe Award. read more

Jenoptik expects further profitable growth in 2022

2021 was a very successful year for Jenoptik, and one in which we made key strategic decisions for our further growth. Revenue of the continuing operations grew by 22.0 percent to 750.7 million euros. read more

Jenoptik and ACCRETECH bring “Opticline” optical metrology to the Japanese market

With their strategic partnership, Jenoptik and Accretech will combine economic and technological strengths to create added value for the entire Japanese industry from February 1, 2022. Jenoptik thus gains another strong distribution partner. read more

Jenoptik’s TraffiPole nominated for Intertraffic Green Globe Award

TraffiPole, a new design-award winning housing system enabling more sustainability and emission reduction in traffic monitoring, has now been shortlisted for the prestigious Intertraffic Green Globe Award. read more

2021 another record year for Jenoptik

According to the preliminary figures, total revenue in the reporting year came to 895 million euros and was thus at the upper end of the forecast range. read more

New standardized JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A system for invisible airbag tear lines

Jenoptik launches a new JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A laser machine. With the "JENOPTIK-VOTAN® A+", a modular standard version complements the portfolio of customized machines for precise laser airbag weakening. read more

Jenoptik and SFC Energy sign cooperation agreement to increase traffic safety with environmentally friendly technologies

SFC fuel cell technology supplies Jenoptik’s systems for speed monitoring with environmentally friendly and dependable energy. read more