From Prototypes to Large-Scale Runs
at Schneider-Kreuznach
Optics Manufacturing
Schneider-Kreuznach stands out among optics manufacturing companies thanks to decades of expertise in precision optics manufacturing. As one of the foremost optical lenses manufacturers, we handle every phase of the optics manufacturing process, from research and optical design to final inspection. Our products meet strict quality standards and serve industries like medical imaging, industrial automation, and scientific research.
Why Choose Schneider-Kreuznach for Precision Optics?
We have refined our precision optics manufacturing protocols to match evolving market demands. Our experts focus on every detail, from glass selection to coating. This meticulous approach makes us a top partner for businesses seeking high-end lens manufacturing solutions.
Extensive Experience in lens manufacturing for varied industries
Advanced Facilities that support large-scale precision optics manufacturing
Dedicated R&D for continuous improvements in optical technology
A Global Network of partners, including other optics manufacturing companies
The optics manufacturing process at Schneider-Kreuznach begins with in-depth consultation and optical design. We then create prototypes to verify performance. After successful testing, we move to full-scale manufacturing, supported by rigorous quality control. Each lens is inspected for clarity, durability, and dimensional accuracy. Schneider-Kreuznach specializes in high-precision optics manufacturing with a strong focus on undefined customization and development.
Leading Optical Lenses Manufacturers for High-Precision Needs
Few optical lenses manufacturers can match our level of in-house expertise. We invest in research and development to push the boundaries of precision optics manufacturing. Our clients benefit from specialized coatings, complex geometries, and custom mechanical adaptations. By collaborating with various lenses manufacturers, we continuously improve our methods and introduce fresh ideas to the market.
We measure each component for precision, ensuring uniform results in every batch.
We specialize in advanced optics for modern applications.
Our record of excellence is rarely matched by other optics manufacturing companies in the global market.
Key Steps in Our Process
We focus on customization and development, ensuring that each product is designed for maximum performance. Our ISO 9001-certified quality control guarantees that every optical component meets the strictest industry standards.
1. Concept & Feasibility
We explore requirements with clients, defining specifications and potential challenges.
2. Prototyping & Testing
Our team refines the design before larger runs. We use advanced equipment for precise measurements.
3. Full-Scale Production
We leverage modern machinery and skilled technicians. This ensures consistent output and fast delivery.
4. Quality Assurance
Every product undergoes strict final checks, including tests for precision and longevity.
Some projects require custom products. With local design and manufacturing, we can provide our customers with the best solution for their most challenging projects. From custom adaptations of our standard products to full development of imaging solutions, we work closely with the customer. We design and manufacture the optics to suit the user's requirements. We create custom optical solutions that meet the highest industry standards. Our advanced optics manufacturing process ensures top performance in a wide range of applications. At Schneider-Kreuznach, we create custom optical solutions that meet the highest industry standards. Our advanced optics manufacturing process ensures top performance in a wide range of applications.
Standard Portfolio
Large choice of industrial lenses
Optical filters
Polarizers
Modification of products
Minor mechanical changes
Fixed aperture
Assembly of components
Custom solutions
Lenses
Optical filters
Opto-mechanical systems
Endless Possibilities in the production of optics
As a leader in precision optics manufacturing, Schneider-Kreuznach is dedicated to developing custom optical lenses that exceed expectations. Our optics manufacturing process is fully integrated, allowing us to control quality at every stage, from prototyping to series production. Each product is designed with high precision and durability, ensuring that customers receive the best optical solutions for their needs.
Schneider-Kreuznach is recognized worldwide among optical lenses manufacturers for our dedication to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. Throughout our precision optics manufacturing workflow, we strictly follow ISO guidelines for maximum reliability. We also refine our precision optics manufacturing methods to align with new market trends. At trade shows, we share valuable insights that help other optical lenses manufacturers raise their standards. Our dedication to quality has earned us partnerships many optical lenses manufacturers aspire to achieve.
If you are searching for optics manufacturing companies that deliver proven excellence, look no further. We create diverse lenses with high clarity and lasting durability. Whether you need prototypes or mass production, our experts provide custom solutions for any challenge. Schneider-Kreuznach continues to set new benchmarks in precision optics manufacturing, securing our position as a global leader in custom optical products.
Production of custom-made lenses.
We're turning visions into reality, with each lens and filter designed to open new possibilities and enhance performance in a variety of applications. Our commitment to quality, innovation and precision makes us a trusted partner in the optical industry.
To achieve exceptional image quality, we set strict standards for materials and manufacturing processes. Our expertise extends beyond manufacturing individual optical components; we oversee the entire process from raw glass to finished lens, capable of handling all common glass types. Our lenses and optics are enhanced with special coatings that give them the precise optical characteristics that are required to achieve superior performance.
Our mechanical manufacturing capabilities are exceptional as well. To develop robust and durable filters, we use the latest technologies and machinery. Our high-end 5-axis CNC milling machines provide best-in-class machining capability, enabling high precision and flexibility. This results in intricate geometries and sophisticated contours in the mechanical components of our lens housings with high repeatability. In addition, we perform electroplating in-house under strict environmental conditions, allowing us to customize surface coatings to meet the specific needs of our customers.
To ensure a contaminant-free environment, our lenses are assembled in dedicated clean rooms. Precise adjustments and calibrations are performed by experienced and skilled personnel to meet the highest standards of quality and the tightest tolerances.
Our rigorous testing and quality assurance protocols demonstrate our commitment to excellence. We use advanced technologies such as interferometers and 3D coordinate measurement technology to thoroughly test our lenses to ensure they meet our high standards. Our processes are certified to ISO 9001, and our metrology rooms and procedures ensure consistent and reliable production that meets our customers' expectations.
Our engineers develop fully customized components, manufacture to customer design, or create quick modifications for many optics.
✔ 5-axis CNC machining for precision optics manufacturing
✔ Electroplating & coatings for enhanced optical performance
✔ ISO 9001-certified quality assurance for consistent results
By integrating advanced optics manufacturing processes, we ensure that our optical lenses meet the highest standards for precision, durability, and performance.
Schneider-Kreuznach excels in complete vertical integration, managing every stage from raw glass material to the final lens product. This comprehensive approach enables the company to maintain stringent quality control and optimize each aspect of production. By overseeing the entire process, from initial design through prototyping, precision machining, advanced coatings, and final assembly, they ensure each component meets high-performance standards. This integration facilitates seamless customization and development, allowing Schneider-Kreuznach to adapt quickly to specific client needs and market demands. With a robust framework in place, they deliver exceptional optical solutions, supporting diverse applications across various industries.
Schneider-Kreuznach sets itself apart from other optics manufacturing companies by offering full in-house production. Our optical lenses manufacturing process ensures seamless integration of all production steps, from raw material processing to final assembly.
Endless Possibilities in Optics Production
As a leader in precision optics manufacturing, Schneider-Kreuznach is dedicated to developing custom optical lenses that exceed expectations. Our optics manufacturing process is fully integrated, allowing us to control quality at every stage, from prototyping to series production. Each product is designed with high precision and durability, ensuring that customers receive the best optical solutions for their needs.
Comprehensive In-House Capabilities
Full service: From planning to development to series production
Customized lenses
Mechanical and optical adaptions of our standard lenses
Customized filters
Special coatings for filters and lenses
Lenses with integrated filters
Filters in special sizes and outlines
Mechanics
Optical components e.g. cylindrical lenses
Pre-cuts
Core competencies
Optics design
Mechanical design
Measurement technology for optical systems
(MTF, interferometry, spectrophotometry, etc.)
High-quality optics manufacturing,
Precision mechanics,
Thin-film systems (design and manufacture)
ISO 9001-Certified Quality Control for Specialized Optical Applications
ISO 9001-certified quality control is a vital component for specialized optical applications, ensuring that products meet rigorous standards of precision and reliability. This certification signifies a commitment to maintaining consistent quality management practices throughout the manufacturing process. At Schneider-Kreuznach, this involves meticulous attention to every stage of production, from initial design to final inspection. The certification underscores the company's dedication to delivering high-performance optical solutions tailored to specific client needs. By adhering to these stringent quality control measures, Schneider-Kreuznach assures clients of exceptional product quality, enhancing the performance and reliability of their specialized optical applications. At Schneider-Kreuznach, we maintain strict ISO 9001-certified quality control to guarantee high-precision optics manufacturing.
Tradition meets Innovation: over 110 years of Optical Manufacturing Experience
Ever since the foundation in 1913 our staff have been perfecting our knowledge and technologies to bring you the best products in optics. Our manufacturing facilities in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, guarantee outstanding quality – Made in Germany. We continuously invest in our state-of-the-art machinery and in the education and training of our staff. Select your perfect lens from our large portfolio.
If you need a customized solution, we are your partner from the kick-off to the Project completion. Our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of a wide range of applications enables us to provide you with solutions that are perfectly tailored to your needs. As a family owned company, we are passionate and committed to our customers and their success. You can expect long-term relationships based on trust and shared goals with us.
Custom Lenses for maximum flexibility
All Schneider-Kreuznach industrial lenses are designed for total flexibility and adaptability. Not only are they available in a range of standard designs, but they can also be completely customized to meet your needs. The possibilities are virtually unlimited. Whether you want to adjust working distances, require specific housing dimensions, or are looking for custom coatings for specific wavelengths, we can make it happen. We understand that every project is unique and we will do our best to provide you with the perfect solution.
Our focus on quality and innovation is evident in every industrial lens we modify. By working closely with our customers, we ensure that we can make your requirements a reality. Discover the possibilities of our custom industrial lenses and rely on our years of experience and expertise in the optical industry. Here are just a few examples of the modifications that can be made to our industrial lenses:
Ruggedized & stabilized lenses for extreme conditions
Fixed aperture lenses for consistent and reliable images
Optimized imaging performance for specific working distances
Custom coatings for specific wavelengths
Size and weight adjustments for optimal integration into your system
Accessories such as beam splitters and integrated optical filters
A worthwhile investment: increasing efficiency through new lens development
Any Schneider-Kreuznach standard lens can be modified to meet your needs. However, there are some applications that require new, customized lenses. Our product development department can develop custom lenses for your needs. This can even result in cost savings by tailoring the lens to your needs, thus avoiding unnecessary complexity.
Our custom lenses offer user-friendly integration into existing systems. The adaptability of our product designs allows engineers to seamlessly integrate lenses. We are a trusted partner because of our commitment to research and development and our decades of experience in the optical industry. With our custom lenses, we help our customers overcome challenges, open up new possibilities and take their technical applications to the next level.
Highest quality and reliability: Our lenses put to the test
Quality and reliability are top priorities at Schneider-Kreuznach. Our lenses undergo rigorous quality control to ensure maximum reliability. Before a lens leaves our factory, it is carefully inspected and tested. This ensures that it meets our high quality standards. We use only high quality glass from reputable manufacturers to achieve very low manufacturing tolerances. As a result, our filters are of consistently high quality. Their use allows you to accurately reproduce results, as the lenses will perform nearly identically even after years of use.
Our industrial lenses are rigorously tested to DIN and ISO standards to ensure they meet stringent environmental requirements. These include extreme temperature testing from -25°C to +70°C, humidity testing from 80% to 95% relative humidity, and shock testing at 50 g / 11 ms and sinusoidal vibration testing to ensure robustness, shock and vibration resistance. Of course, we can also design and manufacture lenses to meet even more demanding requirements. Contact us for more information.
Stability for extreme conditions: ruggedized and stabilized lenses
Our industrial lenses are tough and durable by design. But we offer even more: Ruggedized and stabilized lenses. These lenses are exceptional. They offer superior performance and durability. Even in the harshest conditions, you can count on our lenses to deliver reliable, accurate results.
Stabilized Lenses
Stabilized lenses are specifically designed for precise measurement applications such as 3D measurement and complex triangulation systems to avoid image shift. With their secure mechanical design, these lenses ensure a stable image position and minimize image shift during movement. They provide highly accurate and reliable results without having to constantly re-calibrate. Stabilized lenses are ideal for robotic applications, especially robot vision.
Ruggedized Lenses
Our ruggedized lenses are ideal for harsh environments. Ruggedized C-mount lenses resist shock and vibration. With shock resistance up to 100g and robust mechanics and optics, they offer exceptional durability in extreme conditions such as rocket launches into space.
Precision down to the last detail: Our high vertical integration
We are proud of our technical expertise, which we consistently apply to the production of our lenses and optical filters through our high level of vertical integration at our Bad Kreuznach site. Each of the Schneider-Kreuznach products is manufactured with the utmost care and precision to provide you with the best possible performance and reliability.
Optics
We demand the highest standards of materials and manufacturing processes to ensure excellent image quality, starting with the production of the optics. Our standards go beyond the production of individual components. We master the entire production process from raw glass to finished lenses and are able to process all common types of glass. Our special coating technologies give the optics or lenses the desired optical properties.
Mechanics
We do mechanical manufacturing in-house. We use the latest technologies and machinery to develop robust and durable filters. With our high-end 5-axis CNC milling machines, we have world-class machining capabilities that give us exceptional precision and flexibility. These powerful milling machines allow us to realize complex geometries and sophisticated contours in the mechanical components of our lens houses while maintaining high reproducibility. Electroplating is performed in-house under strict environmental conditions, allowing us to customize the surface coatings of our products to meet the specific requirements of our customers.
Assembly
Our lenses are assembled in dedicated clean rooms that provide a clean and controlled environment and ensure they are free of contaminants. Our qualified staff with many years of experience and expertise perform precise adjustments and calibrate the optics to the highest quality with the lowest tolerances.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Our test technology and quality assurance reflect our high quality standards. We use state-of-the-art technologies such as interferometers and 3D coordinate measurement technology to test the lenses we manufacture to ensure they meet the highest standards. Our ISO 9001 certified processes, metrology rooms and procedures ensure consistent and reliable production to meet our customers' high expectations.
Different needs, individual solutions: Let us advise you
Our sales and engineering professionals provide customers with a high level of expertise and responsiveness. We understand that the needs of our industrial customers can be diverse and complex. Whether it's technical specifications, the exact application environment, special customizations, or other unique requirements, we take the time to understand each customer's unique needs and provide customized solutions. Our advice ranges from selecting the right lens to assisting with integration into existing systems. You can count on our experts to provide the best support and find the perfect solution.
Our in-depth application knowledge and proven optical expertise enable us to provide customized solutions that combine mechanical robustness, reliability and the highest imaging accuracy. This is the result of our decades of experience with extremely tight tolerances. We even go so far as to design and build our own manufacturing and metrology systems if there is no equipment available on the market that is accurate enough. Our customers value us not only for our technical expertise, but also for the dedicated and customer-focused advice we provide. We listen. We answer questions and make recommendations. It is important to us that our customers have all the information they need so that they can make the right decisions and achieve the best possible results.
All products at your glance - our digital product brochure (PDF)
Discover our wide range of high quality lenses, optical filters and accessories in our interactive eBrochure. Find the detailed compilation of all standard products currently available from Schneider-Kreuznach. Our product brochure gives you a comprehensive overview of our entire product range, including all technical information. Whether you are looking for specific products or want to compare different options, our eBrochure has it all in one place. Click on the link below to download our product brochure.
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HEADQUARTERS - Europe
Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH
Ringstraße 132
55543 Bad Kreuznach | Germany
+49 (0) 671 601 0
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