- The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena conducts application-oriented research in the field of photonics and develops innovative optical systems for controlling light - from its generation and manipulation to its application. - The Institute's range of services covers the entire photonic process chain from optomechanical and optoelectronic system design to the production of customer-specific solutions and prototypes.
- Development of innovative solutions using light for a wide range of applications (from array projectors in the automotive sector to 3D real-time scanners in production to quantum technologies for microscopy and communication security). Competencies in the fields of optical and mechanical system design, micro- and nanostructured optics, opto-mechatronic components and systems, precision optical components and systems, functional surfaces and layers, laser and fibre technology, imaging and sensor technology as well as future technologies such as optical quantum technologies.
- Founded in 1992 - German Future Prize 2007 and German Future Prize 2013.
EN ISO 9001:2000 in partial areas, DIN EN ISO /IEC 17025:2005 in partial areas
