LINOS is a leading international provider of sophisticated optical solutions. The company is a pioneer is the field of photonics - one of the central growth markets of the 21st century. LINOS's core skills include the development and production of customer-specific sub-systems and integrated system solutions which meet the most stringent technological demands. The company's product range is focused on the strong-growth markets of Information Technology & Communications, Health Care & Life Sciences and Industrial Manufacturing. These are also the three Strategic Divisions at LINOS.

One of LINOS's particular features is its broad expertise base which is being continually expanded by close co-operation with leading national and international research bodies and near-market development.

Products are sold directly around the world and also via commercial agents in 33 countries. The company has its own subsidiaries in the USA and UK, the main export markets.

A central plank in LINOS's sales strategy is close co-operation and partnership with our customers - from initial consultation, via design and development, rapid prototyping, precision production to system integration. LINOS offers customers a decisive competitive edge at all stages of the value-added chain, together with long-term after-sales service. This enables LINOS to achieve a substantial increase in competitiveness for its customers who belong to the "Who's Who" of technology leaders in their respective sectors.