OPTICAL FOCUS The beauty of micro-optics
As the world’s leading specialist optical components developer and manufacturer, Swiss-based FISBA OPTIK AG is bringing its high-quality optical solutions to customers worldwide. Emma-Jane Batey spoke to CEO Werner Kruesi to find out more.
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ounded by a senior optical designer and an entrepreneur in Switzerland in 1957, world leading optical components specialist FISBA OPTIK has grown to become the most respected company in its field. Based in the Swiss business university city of St Gallen, FISBA OPTIK offers a comprehensive range of optic solutions from design to manufacture, from simple lenses to complex
Precision molded lenses (aspheres)
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optical systems including laser modules, micro-optics and advanced optical components for various industrial applications. With Swiss quality and precision still at the heart of the company, this privately owned organisation proudly works in the ‘spirit of partnership’. CEO Werner Kruesi explained, “The ‘spirit of partnership’ is our motto as it perfectly illustrates our continuing
commitment to working as a true partner for our customers. We are proud to say that at least 90 per cent of our turnover comes from about a dozen customers and we work primarily with leading systems integrators and other first-class companies. We are not a company that is constantly looking for new business as we protect our existing business and support our customers and their prod-
