asphericon
Nanotechnology ResearchThuringia, Germany51-200 Employees
asphericon is a precision optics company based in Jena, Thuringia, Germany, operating in nanotechnology research and producing optical components and systems since 2001. Its offerings include precision optics, freeform lenses, beam shaping solutions and optical coatings, all engineered and manufactured in-house. The organization operates a vertically integrated facility that handles optical design, diamond turning, CNC polishing and interferometric measurement, supporting projects from initial prototypes to high-volume production. Serving more than 800 customers across sectors such as semiconductors, space and security, medical technology, life sciences, industrial laser systems and metrology, asphericon addresses a wide range of optical challenges. The company combines more than 25 years of aspheric manufacturing expertise with a fully digitized production environment, featuring software-controlled manufacturing, automated metrology and a proprietary IT infrastructure to ensure traceability and cybersecurity at every step. From concept to qualified component, the company supports the development of advanced optical performance.