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Solutions

Efficiency

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Flexibility

Customized Optical Technologies

For over 30 years, Docter Optics has been a global leader in the development and serial production of optical components and systems, ensuring more safety in life.

From optical semi-finished products to precision components, large-volume glass products from the glass furnace, highly complex polymer optics and individual hybrid systems, we understand the physics of the materials we work with. We continuously advance our patented production technologies and offering our customers extensive experience in optics.  

Do you already have an optical product or design? Great. We have the technologies and capacities for your industrial production.

There is only a product vision so far? That's fine too. We would be glad to develope a customized optical solution together.

Trust

Welcome

We put the visions of our customers first. Rely on our expertise and historical roots in developing new technologies.

We work daily to make our customers' products and services even more successful by transforming their ideas and visions into future-oriented lighting solutions. As an employer, we balance economic and social interests, promoting a harmonious blend of autonomous work, team cohesion in a collegial and friendly work environment, honesty, and thorough consideration of personal interests.

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Passion

Our Services

Docter Optics develops and manufactures customized components and complex systems in series

The company has developed several patented processes for the industrial production of multifunctional free-form lenes and, more recently, precision optics from glass. With a unique multilayer process, Docter Optics can also offer complex polymer optics. The optomechanical and optoelectronic systems produced on behalf of customers specifications addresses various application fields, such as automotive (e.g. µLED to LIDAR), diagnostics and analytics (e.g. fluorescence microscopes), security (e.g. fingerprint scanners), and industrial sensors (e.g. optics for machine vision).

Optical systems

Optical systems require more than just cleanliness and precision. We support product design, assemble according to your specifications, and supply, if requested, even complete, complex systems, even in a cleanroom environment.

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Automotive solutions

From µLED to LIDAR – Docter Optics is always at the forefront in its main business field, developing the most advanced lighting concepts in collaboration with Tier-1 suppliers.

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Product services

From the idea to a final product: our specialized development and quality team is ready to assist. Our services range from optical design interpretation and consulation, as well as construction work, in-house tooling and molding, and prototyping, to industrial serial production.

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Glass and PMMA components

Depending on the product and requirements, we manufacture your custom solution tailored to your needs.

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Semi-finished products

Round disks, prism blanks, filters, or custom cuts of all geometries, from bars, blocks, plates, or rods of various special glasses or glass ceramics.

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Efficient & unique volume production

From one to 1 million pieces - What if your optical solution could be efficiently and voluminously produced, thanks to our unique technologies? Let's find out together.

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Explore our Docter Optics technology service!

We offer tailored solutions for your needs. Whether you have questions regarding an industrial production or you need support with your product design, contact us right now. Our team is looking forward to assist you!

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1 to 1 million pieces

Vision

Precision Optics in Volume

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Career

Start your journey and become a Docter

Whether at the administrative and development center in Neustadt, in the production of optical components and systems, or in one of our international branches: we are a strong team of experts with a lot of drive, empathy, and passion. Whether it's for an apprenticeship, studies, or direct entry, we welcome reinforcements and every new, motivated team member.

Are you a team player, curious, and like to think outside the box? Do you want to develop, gain new experiences, take responsibility, and flourish in your job? Then make your mark.

Mission

We shape light for a bright future.

Locations

Docter Optics Headquarter
Neustadt an der Orla

Docter Optics SE
Mittelweg 29
07806 Neustadt an der Orla
Germany

Phone: +49 36481 27-0
E-mail: info@docteroptics.com

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Docter Optics Components GmbH
Neustadt an der Orla

Docter Optics Components GmbH
In den Grupenäckern 3
07806 Neustadt an der Orla
Germany

Phone: +49 36481 27-0
E-mail: info@docteroptics.com

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Docter Optics Express Glass Services
Triptis

Docter Optics SE
Straße der Deutschen Einheit 6
07819 Triptis
Germany

Phone: +49 36481 27-350
E-mail: egs@docteroptics.com

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Docter Optics s.r.o.
Česká Lípa

Chelčického 1932
CZ 470 01
Česká Lípa
Czech Republic

Phone: +49 36481 27-0
E-mail: info@docteroptics.com

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Docter Optics North America
Gilbert, Arizona

Docter Optics, Inc.
1425 West Elliot Road
Suite A-105
Gilbert, AZ 85233
USA

Phone: +49 36481 27-0
E-mail: doi@docteroptics.com

Docter Optics Japan
Tokyo

General Bldg., 2F
No. 25-20,
Sakashita 1-Chome
Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0043
Japan


Phone: +81 3 3969 3731
E-mail: info@docteroptics.com

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