POG is a midsized technology company with 30 years of independent history and more than 40 years of precision optics manufacturing as a former division of Zeiss. Located in world’s leading photonics region near Jena, POG is embedded in a vibrant environment of research institutions, universities, complementary technology companies and start-ups.
With over 200 employees, we exemplify precision, flexibility and customer satisfaction. We assign extraordinary importance to our development expertise. Our in-house range of manufacturing and process experience enable POG to provide a broad spectrum of production and technology solutions for customers.

Stages of our company history


Memberships
- Spectaris e.V.
German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technology e.V. - OptoNet e.V.
Photonics Network Thuringia - F.O.M.
Research Association for Precision Mechanics,
Optics and Medical Technology e. V. (F.O.M.)
Engagement
- We support the Otto-Lummer-Kolloquium in Gera, an event format to promote STEM education.
- We have been an exclusive partner in the OptoNet MASTER+ young talent program since 2010.
- We support regional sporting events such as the ›Ostthüringen Tour‹ (stage race in road cycling).