Optics Balzers AG

The company possesses broad and in-depth knowhow in optical thin-film coating processes, complemented by sophisticated patterning, glass bonding and sealing, and further processing capabilities necessary for producing optical thinfilm coated components up to optical subassemblies.

Highly experienced and skilled development and engineering teams collaborate closely with customers to develop innovative solutions meeting their specific requirements. The combination of these capabilities and skills places Optics Balzers at the forefront of markets in the photonics industry such as Automotive, Biophotonics, Laser, Space&Defence, Lighting&Projection, Industrial Applications, and Sensors & Imaging.

With its acquisition of mso jena Mikroschichtoptik GmbH in Jena, Germany, Optics Balzers is expanding its competencies and manufacturing technologies into a unique portfolio, generating added value for customers.

Optics Balzers Jena, formerly mso jena, was founded in 1998 as a spin-off from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics Jena. The use and further development of state-of-the-art coating technologies, and the close connection to industry and research institutions in the Jena optics cluster were key factors for its successful development. Optics Balzers Jena is focused on the development and manufacturing of high-performance interference filters for various applications.

The continuous innovation, quality improvements and additions of expertise and production sites in Liechtenstein, Germany and Malaysia by Optics Balzers, will continue to support customers’ innovative product development efforts with Optics Balzers as a trusted, reliable, and innovative partner.