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Ringstraße 132, 55543 Bad Kreuznach, Germany
+49 671 601109
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Overview
- Summary
- Schneider-Kreuznach is a German company specializing in the development and production of high-performance lenses for cinema, photography, industrial optics, and precision mechanics. Founded in 1913, the company has consistently innovated, securing numerous German and international patents in precision mechanics and optics. It stands as a global market leader in high-performance lenses, embodying 'Made in Germany' quality.Schneider-Kreuznach is a German company specializing in the development and production of high-performance lenses for cinema, photography, industrial optics, and precision mechanics. Founded in 1913, the company has consistently innovated, securing numerous German and international patents in precision mechanics and optics. It stands as a global market leader in high-performance lenses, embodying 'Made in Germany' quality.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Industrial Optics Lenses: A comprehensive portfolio of industrial lenses for machine vision systems. Products optimized for industrial applications such as automated optical inspection (AOI), 3D metrology, robotics, and traffic monitoring. Designed to maximize the performance of modern high-resolution CMOS and CCD sensors, offering low distortion and uniform illumination. The product range includes standard C-Mount lenses, large-format solutions, and custom optical designs. Stabilized, ruggedized, and motorized lens versions are available for demanding machine vision applications.Industrial Optics Lenses: A comprehensive portfolio of industrial lenses for machine vision systems. Products optimized for industrial applications such as automated optical inspection (AOI), 3D metrology, robotics, and traffic monitoring. Designed to maximize the performance of modern high-resolution CMOS and CCD sensors, offering low distortion and uniform illumination. The product range includes standard C-Mount lenses, large-format solutions, and custom optical designs. Stabilized, ruggedized, and motorized lens versions are available for demanding machine vision applications.
- Cine Optics Lenses and Filters: High-performance cine lenses and filters for filmmakers. This includes innovative lens solutions like Cine-Xenar II and III, FF Primes, and ISCO4all. ISCO4all is notably the world's first full-frame lens set designed for both anamorphic and spherical shooting. Special effects filters such as True-Streak Filters support creative expression in filmmaking.Cine Optics Lenses and Filters: High-performance cine lenses and filters for filmmakers. This includes innovative lens solutions like Cine-Xenar II and III, FF Primes, and ISCO4all. ISCO4all is notably the world's first full-frame lens set designed for both anamorphic and spherical shooting. Special effects filters such as True-Streak Filters support creative expression in filmmaking.
- Photo Optics Lenses and Accessories: High-quality lenses and B+W brand photographic filters for professional photographers. The offerings include large format camera lenses, enlarger lenses, and photographic loupes to meet diverse photography needs. A history of innovation includes the world's first zoom lens with fixed back focus, introduced in 1964.Photo Optics Lenses and Accessories: High-quality lenses and B+W brand photographic filters for professional photographers. The offerings include large format camera lenses, enlarger lenses, and photographic loupes to meet diverse photography needs. A history of innovation includes the world's first zoom lens with fixed back focus, introduced in 1964.
- Precision Mechanics and Optical Manufacturing Technologies: Integrated capabilities spanning optical design, mechanical design, system engineering, and prototyping. Expertise in advanced glass element manufacturing through precision grinding and polishing, and mechanical component production via high-precision CNC machining. Advanced coating technologies for reflection reduction and enhanced system performance, along with assembly and inspection in cleanroom environments. Custom optical solutions are provided to address complex challenges in thermal management, vibration resistance, and system integration.Precision Mechanics and Optical Manufacturing Technologies: Integrated capabilities spanning optical design, mechanical design, system engineering, and prototyping. Expertise in advanced glass element manufacturing through precision grinding and polishing, and mechanical component production via high-precision CNC machining. Advanced coating technologies for reflection reduction and enhanced system performance, along with assembly and inspection in cleanroom environments. Custom optical solutions are provided to address complex challenges in thermal management, vibration resistance, and system integration.
- Core Advantages
- German High-Tech and Precision Manufacturing Capabilities: Headquartered in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, since its 1913 founding, symbolizing 'Made in Germany' quality. Expertise in mastering complex processes from material selection and surface finishing to advanced metrology and quality control in precision optics and mechanics manufacturing.German High-Tech and Precision Manufacturing Capabilities: Headquartered in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, since its 1913 founding, symbolizing 'Made in Germany' quality. Expertise in mastering complex processes from material selection and surface finishing to advanced metrology and quality control in precision optics and mechanics manufacturing.
- Extensive Patent Portfolio and History of Innovation: The company holds numerous German and international patents in precision mechanics/optics, demonstrating continuous technological innovation. Patents cover various optical system brands such as Xenon, Symmar, Xenoplan, Variogon, and Cinelux. Over 110 years of experience in optics, including the development of the world's first fixed back focus zoom lens in 1964.Extensive Patent Portfolio and History of Innovation: The company holds numerous German and international patents in precision mechanics/optics, demonstrating continuous technological innovation. Patents cover various optical system brands such as Xenon, Symmar, Xenoplan, Variogon, and Cinelux. Over 110 years of experience in optics, including the development of the world's first fixed back focus zoom lens in 1964.
- Customized Solutions Across Diverse Industries: Capability to design and manufacture custom optical systems for unique requirements in various industries, including machine vision, robotics, metrology, medical technology, automotive, and aerospace. Close collaboration with system integrators and machine builders ensures lenses meet specific technical and environmental demands.Customized Solutions Across Diverse Industries: Capability to design and manufacture custom optical systems for unique requirements in various industries, including machine vision, robotics, metrology, medical technology, automotive, and aerospace. Close collaboration with system integrators and machine builders ensures lenses meet specific technical and environmental demands.
- Global Market Leadership and Awards: A long-standing world market leader in high-performance lenses. Multiple recipients of the Technical Achievement Academy Award (Oscar), including for Super-Cinelux motion picture lenses in 2001. Recognized in the film industry with awards such as the 'Gear of the Year' for 'Best Lens Accessory' for its True-Streak filter series.Global Market Leadership and Awards: A long-standing world market leader in high-performance lenses. Multiple recipients of the Technical Achievement Academy Award (Oscar), including for Super-Cinelux motion picture lenses in 2001. Recognized in the film industry with awards such as the 'Gear of the Year' for 'Best Lens Accessory' for its True-Streak filter series.
- Vertically Integrated Development and Production System: Vertically integrated capabilities covering the entire product lifecycle, from optical and mechanical design to in-house production, assembly, testing, and metrology. This cohesive structure ensures the realization of high-performance optical systems with superior performance, stability, and longevity.Vertically Integrated Development and Production System: Vertically integrated capabilities covering the entire product lifecycle, from optical and mechanical design to in-house production, assembly, testing, and metrology. This cohesive structure ensures the realization of high-performance optical systems with superior performance, stability, and longevity.
- Target Industries
- Industrial Automation and Machine Vision: Automated optical inspection (AOI), 3D metrology, robotics, and traffic monitoring systems.Industrial Automation and Machine Vision: Automated optical inspection (AOI), 3D metrology, robotics, and traffic monitoring systems.
- Cinema and Broadcast Industry: Film production, broadcasting, independent filmmaking, and cinema projection.Cinema and Broadcast Industry: Film production, broadcasting, independent filmmaking, and cinema projection.
- Photography Industry: Professional photography, amateur photography, large format photography, and enlarging photography.Photography Industry: Professional photography, amateur photography, large format photography, and enlarging photography.
- Medical Technology: Endoscopes, ophthalmic laser surgery systems, surgery guiding systems, prosthesis measurement systems, body and skin scanners, and dental scanners.Medical Technology: Endoscopes, ophthalmic laser surgery systems, surgery guiding systems, prosthesis measurement systems, body and skin scanners, and dental scanners.
- Aerospace and Defense Industry: Lenses for satellite cameras, ruggedized lenses resistant to shock and vibration for rocket launches, and use in NASA space missions.Aerospace and Defense Industry: Lenses for satellite cameras, ruggedized lenses resistant to shock and vibration for rocket launches, and use in NASA space missions.
- Automotive Industry: Lenses for crash testing, vehicle rear-view assist, and 3D automotive design.Automotive Industry: Lenses for crash testing, vehicle rear-view assist, and 3D automotive design.
- Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: Lenses for printed circuit board surface inspection, macro lenses for wafer inspection, and macro lenses for IC bond inspection.Electronics and Semiconductor Industry: Lenses for printed circuit board surface inspection, macro lenses for wafer inspection, and macro lenses for IC bond inspection.
- Major Markets
- AfricaAfrica
- Hong Kong, Singapore, China (Shenzhen), India (expansion planned)Hong Kong, Singapore, China (Shenzhen), India (expansion planned)
- Germany (Headquarters)Germany (Headquarters)
- USA (New York, Los Angeles)USA (New York, Los Angeles)
- AustraliaAustralia
- Argentina, PeruArgentina, Peru
- Certifications/Patents
- ISO 9001:2015 Certification: Holds ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification for the development, manufacturing, and sales of high-precision optics and photographic filters. First certified in 1997, demonstrating continuous adherence to quality management.ISO 9001:2015 Certification: Holds ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification for the development, manufacturing, and sales of high-precision optics and photographic filters. First certified in 1997, demonstrating continuous adherence to quality management.
- ITAR Certification: Its subsidiary, Schneider Optics Inc., is ITAR-certified, authorizing it to supply optical components to the US Army and other defense entities.ITAR Certification: Its subsidiary, Schneider Optics Inc., is ITAR-certified, authorizing it to supply optical components to the US Army and other defense entities.
- Technology Patents: Possesses numerous German and international patents in precision mechanics/optics, covering various optical system brands like Xenon, Symmar, Xenoplan, Variogon, and Cinelux. Patent history includes high-resolution objectives for large-format photography, compact wide-angle objectives, measurement cameras, and high-aperture wide-angle lenses.Technology Patents: Possesses numerous German and international patents in precision mechanics/optics, covering various optical system brands like Xenon, Symmar, Xenoplan, Variogon, and Cinelux. Patent history includes high-resolution objectives for large-format photography, compact wide-angle objectives, measurement cameras, and high-aperture wide-angle lenses.
- Technical Achievement Academy Awards (Oscars): Multiple recipient of the Technical Achievement Academy Award, including for Super-Cinelux motion picture lenses in 2001. Also received awards in 1976 for its anamorphic projection system and in 2005 for Cinelux Première series cinema projection lenses.Technical Achievement Academy Awards (Oscars): Multiple recipient of the Technical Achievement Academy Award, including for Super-Cinelux motion picture lenses in 2001. Also received awards in 1976 for its anamorphic projection system and in 2005 for Cinelux Première series cinema projection lenses.
- Film & TV Kamera Award 2022: The ISCO4all lens set won the Film & TV Kamera Award 2022 in the 'Lenses' category, acknowledging its innovative technology.Film & TV Kamera Award 2022: The ISCO4all lens set won the Film & TV Kamera Award 2022 in the 'Lenses' category, acknowledging its innovative technology.
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Ringstraße 132, 55543 Bad Kreuznach, Germany
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