German optics and photonics company providing optical systems, laser technology, and defense/security solutions.
| Founded | 1846 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇩🇪 Jena, Germany |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Employees | 1K–5K |
| Listed | JEN · XETRA |
Jenoptik is a publicly traded German technology company specializing in optical systems, photonics, and precision engineering. The company serves defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific markets with products including surveillance systems, laser technology, and optical components.
The company operates through multiple divisions focused on optics, photonics, and defense applications, with significant presence in both civilian and defense sectors.
Jenoptik was founded in 1846 in Jena, Germany, originally as an optical glass manufacturer. It evolved through the 20th century as a major optics and precision engineering company, and has expanded into photonics and defense systems in recent decades.