INGENERIC
INGENERIC GmbH manufactures precision micro-optical components — microlens arrays, FAC/SAC collimation optics, beam transformation lenses, and aspheres — via isothermal precision glass molding for laser, optical data communication, healthcare, and industrial sensing customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersBaesweiler, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What INGENERIC does
INGENERIC GmbH is a German precision-optics manufacturer founded in 2001, headquartered in Baesweiler (Aachen region), Germany, with 51–100 employees. The company designs and produces high-precision micro-optical components — fast-axis and slow-axis collimation (FAC/SAC) optics, beam transformation optics (branded beamPROP), microlens arrays (MLAs), aspheric and spherical lenses, integrated C-modules, and customer-specific special products — and additionally markets mold system components for its own precision glass molding tooling. Its core manufacturing process is isothermal precision glass molding, used to reproduce complex optical shapes with form accuracy below 1 µm and surface roughness under 2–3 nm Rq. Quality control is supported by a Panasonic UA3P contact 3D profilometer installed in 2026 that provides nanometer-range, 0.01 µm measurement accuracy across aspheric, freeform, and lens-mold geometries.
INGENERIC serves four primary verticals: high-power laser technology (diode-laser manufacturers and integrators for materials processing), optical data communication (Co-Packaged Optics and high-density interconnect architectures), healthcare and life sciences (multispectral imaging for diagnostics), and industrial sensing. Its go-to-market is B2B direct sales executed by a small technical sales team led by Managing Director Dr. Stefan Hambücker and Technical Sales Sharareh Mortazavi, with lead generation concentrated at industry exhibitions — most notably SPIE Photonics West and OFC — supplemented by a downloadable product catalog and a bilingual (German/English) corporate website. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of standard catalog components and customized micro-optical solutions, supplemented by mold system component sales; pricing is not publicly disclosed.
Recent activity has been weighted toward capability investment and product/market expansion rather than commercial scale-up. The Q-Men 9 Multichannel MLA for multispectral imaging was launched in November 2025 in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (Fraunhofer IOF); the Panasonic UA3P metrology system was acquired in April 2026; the 2026 product catalog was released in January 2026; and the firm is presenting at OFC 2026 in Los Angeles, signaling a deliberate push into optical data communication. The business is privately held with no disclosed external funding, parent entity, or institutional investor involvement; ownership commentary suggests management control.
INGENERIC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- INGENERIC
- Legal name
- INGENERIC GmbH
- Website
- https://ingeneric.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- INGENERIC GmbH manufactures precision micro-optical components — microlens arrays, FAC/SAC collimation optics, beam transformation lenses, and aspheres — via isothermal precision glass molding for laser, optical data communication, healthcare, and industrial sensing customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
INGENERIC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Micro-Optics Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441)
- SIC
- Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines) (IMAAAIAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)
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Where INGENERIC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Baesweiler
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
INGENERIC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Optical Components Sales: Sale of precision micro-optical components including FAC optics, SAC optics, beam transformation optics, microlens arrays, and aspheric/spherical lenses to industrial customers in laser, telecommunications, healthcare, and sensing sectors.
- Customized Micro-Optical Solutions: Tailored micro-optical solutions and special products designed to customer specifications for specific applications.
- Mold System Components: Components for mold systems used in precision optics manufacturing.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
INGENERIC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INGENERIC GmbH develops and manufactures precision micro-optical components for industrial customers. Its product portfolio includes Fast-Axis Collimation (FAC) and Slow-Axis Collimation (SAC) optics, beamPROP beam transformation optics, C-Modules, Microlens Arrays (MLA), aspheric and spherical lenses, and custom special products. Manufacturing relies on proprietary isothermal precision glass molding technology delivering sub-micron form accuracy and nanometer-range surface quality.
Product overview
INGENERIC GmbH offers a portfolio of high-precision micro-optics and lens arrays for industrial applications. The product range includes Fast-Axis Collimation (FAC) and Slow-Axis Collimation (SAC) optics for beam shaping in high-power diode lasers, beamPROP beam transformation optics for matching beam parameter products, C-Modules for integrated collimation, Microlens Arrays (MLA) for fiber coupling and homogenization applications, precision Aspheres/Spheres for aberration minimization, and custom Special Products. The company also provides Mold System Components for its manufacturing operations. Products serve diverse markets including high-power laser technology, optical data communication, healthcare, industrial sensing, and multispectral imaging. Manufacturing utilizes isothermal precision glass molding technology enabling form accuracy of less than 1 µm and surface roughness of less than 2–3 nm Rq.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- beamPROP: Lens array for beam transformation matching beam parameter product of fast and slow axis of high power diode laser arrays
- Q-Men 9 MLA
- FAC
- SAC
Products and services
- Fast-Axis Collimation (FAC) Optical component used as the most important element in beam shaping systems for high-power diode lasers. Manufactured from high-quality glass with an acylindrical surface, enabling precise collimation of the fast axis of diode laser emission.
- Slow-Axis Collimation (SAC) Optical component for collimating the slow axis of diode laser arrays. Used together with FAC optics to deliver complete beam shaping solutions for high-power diode laser systems.
- beamPROP Beam Transformation Optics Lens array that matches the beam parameter product (BPP) of the fast and slow axis of high-power diode laser arrays. Key component for beam transformation applications targeting improved fiber coupling and system efficiency.
- C-Modules Collimation modules that integrate multiple optical functions into a single unit, simplifying system integration for laser and photonics customers.
- Microlens Arrays (MLA) Microlens arrays with superior form accuracy used where reliability and highest efficiency are critical. Applications include beam transformation for fiber coupling, homogenization of laser light, and multispectral imaging.
- Aspheres / Spheres High-precision aspheric and spherical lenses manufactured via precision glass molding. Aspheres minimize aberrations, increase efficiency, and reduce the number of optical elements and system weight.
- Special Products Custom-designed optical components engineered to specific customer requirements that fall outside the standard product catalog.
- Mold System Components Components for mold systems used in precision glass molding manufacturing processes.
- Q-Men 9 Multichannel MLA 3x3 Multichannel Microlens Array featuring meniscus lenses designed as Q-Type aspheres with varying radii. Each lens optimized for specific wavelengths, with anti-reflective coating reducing reflections to below 1%. Designed for multispectral imaging applications in healthcare, life sciences, and industrial sensing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Form accuracy < 1 µm achieved through isothermal precision glass molding
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Companies that use INGENERIC
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
INGENERIC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
INGENERIC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- PanasoniccoreAcquisition of Panasonic UA3P ultra-high-precision 3D profilometer for enhanced metrology capabilities. The contact-based AFM profilometer enables measurements in the nanometer range for demanding optical components including aspheric lenses, freeform optics, mirrors, and lens molds.
- Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (Fraunhofer IOF)coreStrategic collaboration for product design of the Q-Men 9 MLA multichannel microlens array. Fraunhofer IOF was responsible for the product design of the 3×3 Multichannel Microlens Array featuring meniscus lenses optimized for multispectral imaging applications.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
INGENERIC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Hoya Corporation: Hoya is a Japanese specialty glass and optics manufacturer producing precision molded glass lenses and optical components for lasers, semiconductor, and medical applications — broadly comparable as an incumbent in precision molded optics.
- Coherent Corp (formerly II-VI): Coherent (including the legacy II-VI Photonics) is a broad incumbent in photonics and compound semiconductors, producing precision optics, laser components, and optical interconnects for telecom/datacom — competes broadly with INGENERIC in laser optics and optical data communication.
- SCHOTT AG: SCHOTT is a German specialty glass and optics manufacturer producing high-index optical glass (including K-VC89 equivalents), molded optics, and microlens arrays — comparable in glass materials, precision molding, and end-market exposure.
Direct peers
- Asphericon: Asphericon is a German precision optics manufacturer specializing in aspheric lenses and beam shaping components manufactured via proprietary molding processes, serving laser and metrology customers — closely comparable niche competitor with similar technology approach.
- Thorlabs: Thorlabs is a leading US-based manufacturer of photonics components including precision lenses, microlens arrays, aspheric optics, and beam shaping optics serving laser, telecom, medical, and research customers — directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to INGENERIC.
- LightPath Technologies: LightPath Technologies is a US precision molded optics manufacturer producing aspheric lenses, microlens arrays, and laser collimation optics, including for optical communication and defense applications — directly comparable business model and product set.
- Jenoptik: Jenoptik's Light & Optics division produces precision optical components including micro-optics, aspheres, and beam shaping optics from a German manufacturing base, serving laser, semiconductor, and optical communication markets — a direct European peer with overlapping capabilities.
- Edmund Optics: Edmund Optics manufactures and distributes precision optical components including aspheric lenses, microlens arrays, and laser optics globally, serving industrial laser, biomedical, and research markets — highly comparable to INGENERIC's product and end-market mix.
- CVI Laser Optics (now part of IDEX): CVI Laser Optics manufactures precision laser optics including collimation lenses, beam shaping optics, and aspheric components for industrial and scientific laser applications — closely comparable product range and customer base.
- OptoSigma (Sigma Koki): OptoSigma manufactures precision optical components including microlens arrays, aspheric lenses, and laser optics, serving photonics, semiconductor, and research customers in Europe, Asia, and North America — comparable niche manufacturer with similar product portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
INGENERIC social profiles
Digital presenceINGENERIC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
INGENERIC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
INGENERIC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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INGENERIC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about INGENERIC
What does INGENERIC do?
INGENERIC GmbH develops and manufactures precision micro-optical components for industrial customers. Its product portfolio includes Fast-Axis Collimation (FAC) and Slow-Axis Collimation (SAC) optics, beamPROP beam transformation optics, C-Modules, Microlens Arrays (MLA), aspheric and spherical lenses, and custom special products. Manufacturing relies on proprietary isothermal precision glass molding technology delivering sub-micron form accuracy and nanometer-range surface quality.
Is INGENERIC a public or private company?
INGENERIC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was INGENERIC founded?
INGENERIC was founded in 2001. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is INGENERIC based?
INGENERIC is headquartered in Baesweiler, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does INGENERIC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Optical Components Sales are the primary driver. The others are customized Micro-Optical Solutions and mold System Components.
Who are INGENERIC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Hoya Corporation, Coherent Corp (formerly II-VI) and SCHOTT AG. Direct peers are Asphericon, Thorlabs, LightPath Technologies, Jenoptik, Edmund Optics, CVI Laser Optics (now part of IDEX) and OptoSigma (Sigma Koki).
Does INGENERIC have an API?
No public API is recorded for INGENERIC.
What industry is INGENERIC in?
INGENERIC's product category is Precision Micro-Optics Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAAAIAC, Optics & Laser/Light Engine Components (Lenses, Galvos, Laser Modules, UV Engines), with a secondary code of IMAGAJAF, Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors). Its NAICS code is 33441 and its SIC code is 3827.