asphericon GmbH

About the company

Founded in 2001, asphericon is one of the technology leaders in the field of aspheric optics and systems. By combining a worldwide unique CNC control technology with high-end manufacturing processes, asphericon routinely achieves unique levels of dimensional precision for optical components, assemblies and systems. The latest manufacturing technologies, continually evolving proprietary control software, world-class metrology equipment, and highly qualified employees ensure that asphericon can provide more than 800 customers worldwide with innovative solutions. asphericon assists its customers from the initial optical design, through manufacturing and coating, precision metrology, optical characterization to the assembly of optical modules to complete ready-made systems – everything at a space approved quality level.

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Leading Products

Optical Components

Discover a large number of user-specific elements and off-the-shelf optics – from high-quality aspheres, axicons and aspheric cylinders through mirrors and reflectors to ultra-precise mounted optics, freeforms and doublets. With the latest technologies we manufacture optical components in various shapes for all wavelengths, using a wide range of materials from more than 100 optical glasses, crystals, polymers, ceramics and metals.

Optical Systems

asphericon specializes in the design, development and production of complete assemblies and optical systems. Our team will guide you from initial feasibility analysis through prototype development to precise system integration. Take advantage of our in-house manufactured high precision mounts, assembly in ISO 5 and ISO 7 certified clean rooms, and standardized testing and documentation procedures.

Freeforms

Freeform surfaces have no rotational symmetry and therefore allow the implementation of completely new concepts for optical systems. The use of freeforms reduces the number of elements in an optical setup, allowing for smaller, lighter and more efficient systems.

Optical Design

In addition to the optical design of refractive, diffractive and reflective elements, our expertise includes system design optimized for the requirements of ultrashort laser pulses. When realizing individual design solutions, we focus on development, production times and outstanding quality, while always keeping an eye on economic efficiency.

Optical Coating

High-end coatings for your demanding products with outstanding quality and reasonable delivery times. Equipped with state-of-the-art manufacturing and metrology technologies, our experienced team of technicians turns coating ideas into reality.

BeamTuning

Beam expansion and beam shaping beyond the diffraction limit – BeamTuning by asphericon. The complete system consists of beam expanders, fiber collimators, beam shapers as well as intra- and cross-system adapters for a wide wavelength range (355 nm, 500 – 1600 nm). An intelligent mounting concept ensures easy and time-saving handling. No adjustments required. Discover Plug & Play at its best.

Latest News

asphericon debuts at the ILA Berlin 2024

asphericon showcased its cutting-edge optical solutions for the aerospace industry at the ILA Berlin. The company presented high quality optics, advanced coatings and lightweight structures. Key highlights included optics for all wavelengths from UV to IR, high-end finishing processes and prototype development for optimized performance. The event facilitated networking and highlighted industry innovations.

asphericon wins Jena facade prize for sustainable timber building

asphericon has been awarded the Jena Facade Prize 2023 and a special energy efficiency prize for its new timber hybrid building. The solid wood structure with a larch wood facade integrates advanced energy-efficient technologies such as waste heat recovery, heat pumps and photovoltaic systems. The building meets the “Efficiency Building 40 EE” standard.

asphericon CEO receives Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship

Sven Kiontke, CEO of asphericon, received the Ernst Abbe Award for Innovative Entrepreneurship at the Thuringian Innovation Award 2023. The award, presented in Weimar, Germany, honors Kiontke for his contributions to the sustainable production of aspheric optics and the advancement of technology in Thuringia. The award recognizes his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.

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