Lighting and Imaging

SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging has been a leading manufacturer of fiber optics and LED solutions for 60 years. We apply our advanced glass technology capabilities to create flexible and rigid glass fiber optic solutions for precise light or image transfer and to produce high-quality LED light sources. We provide a full range of services from early-stage product development all the way to serial production.

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Engineering expertise

We bring our know-how in glass optical fibers as well as mechanical, thermal, optical, and electronic engineering to the table. Our experts are solution-oriented, open-minded, and work with team spirit. This provides new impetus and an agile, productive workflow for an advanced process that benefits from progressive ideas at every stage.

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Premium manufacturing

To ensure superior product performance, our long-term experienced workers use the latest tools and technologies to customize glass optical fibers, bundles, cables and assemblies with highest quality – in nanometer tolerances. To do so, we track relevant production parameters for traceability and transparency.

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Reliability and flexibility

Located in Europe, North America and Asia, we respond quickly and adapt efficiently to your needs, offering new opportunities for on-time development. Our automated processes give us the flexibility to scale from a few pieces to mass production.

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Collaborative approach

Thanks to our long-term reliable and collaborative approach, we offer you the ideal partnership for designing new, optimized products. As a team, we can develop your bright idea into a future-proof and successful product.

Get a first overview of SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging and our values.

Our Markets & Applications

Markets

Applications

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Automotive

Lighting, Design and Glazing, Sensors and Electronics, ...

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Advancing exploration: aviation, astro and space

Aircraft, Telescopes, Satellites, Aerospace, ...

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Health

Pharma, Medical Devices, Dental, Laboratory and Diagnostic, ...

Industrial and Energy

Components for Industrial Plants, Safety and Inspection, ...

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Security and Defense

Situational Awareness and Sighting, Protection, ...

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Semiconductor and Datacom

Data & Telecommunication, MEMS, Electronic Integration, ...

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Medical Devices

Custom-made glass and fiber optic products

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Dental

Customized glass for the dental industry

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Components for Industrial Plants

Glass materials and components

Electronics and Microscopy

Electronic sensor and microscopy applications

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Optical metrology

Broad spectrum of optical solutions

Aircraft

Aircraft illumination, navigation and displays

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Lighting

Exterior and interior lighting

Situational Awareness and Sighting

Imaging technologies and materials

Our services

Application consulting

Mastering light and enabling maximum performance for your requirements.

Joint product development

Bringing your requirements to life by developing customized OEM products.

Integrated logistics and production concepts

Enabling integrated concepts with optimized interfaces for your high-volume products.

Product and technology training

Supporting your training programs with our experts in the roll-out of new product and technology platforms.

News & Innovation stories

Fiber Optic Technology

Glass optical fibers are thin, flexible, and have a diameter about the size of a human hair. Learn more about this fascinating technology: The different types of glass optical fibers, their advantages and how they work and are produced.

Expansion of medical assembly and packing services

To support the growing demand for manufacturing of complex reusable and single-use medtech devices, SCHOTT is expanding its services at its production site in Mexico. John Roth, Head of Sales North America Medical and Industrial at SCHOTT Lighting and Imaging, talks about the importance of the new bioburden-controlled, class ISO 7/8 cleanroom.

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Guiding photons for improved imaging and detection

Find out more about SCHOTT’s work in laser structuring and the further functionalization of glass plates, and how it’s opened up new applications in high-precision photon guidance, such as X-ray detection and night vision imaging.

Want to know more? Let’s talk

Whether you need more information, samples, a quote, or advice for a project, we would be delighted to talk to you.

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Lighting and Imaging

Engineering expertise

Premium manufacturing

Reliability and flexibility

Collaborative approach