Xenics is now part of EXOSENS.Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Opticoelectron Group JSCo is one of the most advanced and established manufacturers of optomechanical, optoelectronic, and laser devices in Eastern Europe. Founded in 1971, the company manages a completely closed production cycle, running from in-house research and development to final precision assembly. Opticoelectron specializes in delivering highly ruggedized, mission-critical systems for international defense and civilian markets, including armored vehicle optical assemblies, laser rangefinders, ground artillery sights, and high-precision glass-molded optical elements. Operating from a massive high-tech industrial park, the company is a trusted NATO supplier (NCAGE Code: 000DU) with strict compliance to global military and quality standards.
Tae Young Optics (TYO) is a premier South Korean manufacturer specializing in the custom design, precision coating, fabrication, and assembly of optical components across the UV, VIS, and IR spectrums. Founded in 1991, the company is a trusted partner for the defense, aerospace, and rugged monitor industries, offering specialized solutions that meet strict military specifications (MIL-SPEC). TYO is highly regarded for its rugged optical filter technology, including EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) shielding glass, ITO heater glass, and NVIS (Night Vision Imaging System) filters. Delivering transitions from rapid prototyping to large-scale mass production, TYO provides end-to-end optical assemblies for harsh environments.
Founded in 1976, Lucius & Baer GmbH is a premier German manufacturer of extreme-environment industrial, military, and medical computing and display solutions. The company specializes in custom engineering ruggedized monitors, panel PCs, embedded computers, and specialized vehicle/airborne displays designed to perform in harsh operational conditions. Built to stringent MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461, and IP66/IP67 standards, Lucius & Baer’s systems offer high-brightness outdoor readability, extended temperature ranges (-46°C to +71°C), and high shock and vibration resistance. Their products serve mission-critical applications across defense ( armored vehicles, rotorcraft, naval), aerospace, electromedicine, and heavy industrial automation.
Exosens bought Centronic, a high-technology European leader specializing in high-performance amplification, detection, and imaging solutions. Formerly operating as the Photonis Group (and unifying leading brands including Photonis, Xenics, El-Mul, Phasics, and Centronic), Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Photonis is now a part of Exosens.Exosens is a high-technology European leader specializing in high-performance amplification, detection, and imaging solutions. Formerly operating as the Photonis Group (and unifying leading brands including Photonis, Xenics, El-Mul, Phasics, and Centronic), Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Plant For Optics JSCo operates as a joint-stock company with its own independent brand, manufacturing facilities, and client list across Europe and North America, it remains closely integrated within the Opticoelectron Group industrial complex.Opticoelectron Group JSCo is a premier Bulgarian manufacturer specializing in precision optics, optomechanics, and electro-optical systems for defence, security, and industrial applications. Operating across a closed production cycle from in-house R&D and CNC optomechanical machining to thin-film coating and final assembly Opticoelectron manufactures spherical and micro optics, thermal and night vision sights, laser rangefinders, SWIR lenses, and anti-aircraft/artillery optical systems. Serving defence ministries, law enforcement agencies, and global industrial clients, the company delivers high-precision NATO-compliant optical sub-assemblies and complete surveillance solutions.
Founded in 1991 and now part of Gooch & Housego (G&H), Phoenix Optical Technologies Ltd is a premier UK manufacturer of high-precision optical components and custom optomechanical assemblies. Operating state-of-the-art facilities in St. Asaph, North Wales, the company is Europe's only independent glass moulding facility and a leading specialist in Single-Point Diamond Turning (SPDT), CNC optical polishing, and thin-film coating across UV, visible, and infrared (IR) spectrums. Phoenix Optical provides end-to-end manufacturing—from raw glass stock and cut/moulded blanks to finished aspheric lenses, diffractive elements, prisms, domes, Head-Up Displays (HUDs), and chemically strengthened "Armourdillo" protective optics—serving mission-critical aerospace, defense, space, medical, and autonomous vehicle systems.
Exosens is a high-technology European leader specializing in high-performance amplification, detection, and imaging solutions. Formerly operating as the Photonis Group (and unifying leading brands including Photonis, Xenics, El-Mul, Phasics, and Centronic), Exosens designs and manufactures advanced electro-optical components, custom sensors, and specialized camera systems covering the entire electromagnetic spectrum from UV to LWIR, as well as electron, ion, neutron, and gamma detection. Servicing critical applications across defense and night vision, nuclear safety, life sciences, and industrial NDT, Exosens provides state-of-the-art image intensifier tubes, SWIR/LWIR thermal camera cores, wavefront sensors, microchannel plates, and nuclear instrumentation worldwide.
Chongqing Hylon Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer and global supplier specializing in optoelectronics, precision optical instruments, and laser distance measurement hardware. Established in 2015, the company integrates research, optical design, and precision assembly to produce portable laser rangefinders, thermal and night vision optics, and optomechanical sub-systems. Serving outdoor, sports (golf and hunting), forestry, industrial surveying, and security sectors, Hylon provides OEM/ODM manufacturing capabilities ranging from board-level optical modules to fully integrated optoelectronic devices.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Beijing, North Guangwei Technology (GWIC) is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of uncooled infrared (LWIR) detectors and thermal imaging cores. In 2013, the company completed a strategic integration with the North Night-Vision Group, solidifying its position as a leader in China’s infrared core technology sector. GWIC holds independent intellectual property rights for its sensor technology, providing reliable, high-performance imaging solutions for military, industrial, and public safety applications, including fire control, border security, petrochemical monitoring, and traffic management systems.