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Jenoptik

JENOPTIK AG

Jena, Germany

OptronicsRadar & SensorsDual-use
Founded 19901001-5000 employeesSubsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Homeland Security & Police, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: September 29, 2026

About

Founded in 1990, Jenoptik is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Jena, Germany working in optronics, radar & sensors.

Jenoptik is a German photonics group headquartered in Jena that develops and manufactures optical, optoelectronic and photonic components, systems and laser technology. Its focus markets are semiconductor and electronics, life science and medical technology, and smart mobility. The group also offers products for security and defence, including thermal imaging cameras, night vision and target recognition components, and LiDAR sensors. Its public safety business supports police and authorities with traffic enforcement, surveillance and crime-fighting systems. The company operates globally with its own subsidiaries and branches, and employs roughly 4,500 people. It is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDax and TecDax).

Location

Jena, Germany

Founded

1990

Employees

1001-5000

Company type

Public company

Legal name

JENOPTIK AG

Registration

HRB 200146

VAT number

DE150524241

Focus areas

photonicsopticsoptoelectronicslaserthermal imagingLiDARsecuritydefence technologypublic safetytraffic enforcementsemiconductor equipment

Languages

DEEN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

OptronicsRadar & Sensors

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent SupplierContract Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Wärmebildkameras und Kameramodule

Thermal imaging camera

Thermal imaging cameras and camera modules for demanding applications such as night vision, target recognition and thermal imaging technology.

LiDAR-Sensoren

LiDAR sensor

3D LiDAR sensors for object detection and collision avoidance, plus custom optical modules and components for LiDAR sensors.

Section Control

Traffic enforcement system

Traffic enforcement system for section control speed monitoring.

Mobile Geschwindigkeitsmessung

Traffic enforcement system

Mobile speed measurement system for traffic enforcement.

Automatische Kennzeichenerfassung

Automatic number plate recognition system

Automatic license plate recognition system for public security and traffic applications.

Festkörperlaser Entfernungsmesser

Laser rangefinder

Solid-state laser rangefinder for distance measurement.

End users

Homeland Security & PoliceDefense Industry

People

Management & team (3)

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