asphericon successfully recertified

Jena, April 2026: asphericon GmbH and its Czech subsidiary asphericon s.r.o. have successfully completed the recertification of their management systems in April 2026. The Jena site has been recertified to the ISO 9001:2015, while asphericon s.r.o. has been recertified to the ČSN EN ISO 9001:2016 and newly certified to the ČSN EN ISO 14001:2016. The audits confirm that both sites fully meet international requirements for quality management and, in the case of the Czech location, for environmental management as well.

Quality management as the foundation for precision and reliability

In industries such as medical technology, semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace, certified quality management is a fundamental requirement. The recertification of asphericon GmbH to ISO 9001 covers the full scope of the company’s activities from the development and manufacturing to the distribution of optical system components and underscores its commitment to continuous process improvement and consistent fulfillment of customer requirements.

asphericon s.r.o., specializing in the production of high-precision optical elements, received dual confirmation in this certification cycle: to ČSN EN ISO 9001:2016 for its quality management system and to ČSN EN ISO 14001:2016 for its environmental management system. The latter demonstrates that the site systematically identifies, evaluates and continuously improves its environmental impact, an increasingly important criterion for customers and partners in regulated industries.

Added value for customers and partners

For customers in regulated industries, certifications are often a prerequisite for supplier qualification. The recertifications deliver concrete benefits:

• Verifiable process reliability across the entire value chain from optical design through manufacturing and coating to assembly and characterization
• Full traceability and documentation of all production steps in accordance with international standards
• Demonstrated environmental management at the Czech site in line with ISO 14001
• Recertification to the ISO 9001 at the Jena site, with enhanced requirements for risk management and digitalization

Alexander W. Zschäbitz, CEO of asphericon, puts the significance of the recertifications in context: “Our customers entrust us with the manufacture of highly precise optical components and systems, where even the smallest deviations can be critical. For the asphericon Group, effective quality management is therefore not a bureaucratic formality, but an integral part of our daily work. The successful recertification confirms that we consistently meet these standards at both of our European sites.”

Consistent quality standards for global markets

Through the close integration of both locations, asphericon offers its international customers a seamless, certified quality system spanning the entire value chain. The simultaneous recertification of both entities ensures consistent quality standards across sites and provides a reliable foundation for continued international growth.

About asphericon

As an independent and recognized specialist, asphericon is the technology leader in the field of optical systems. Production is based on a proprietary and patented technology for controlling CNC grinding and polishing machines. This technology is unique in the world and allows the production of small quantities as well as large series with high precision. asphericon supports its customers from optical design, production and coating, full-surface interferometric measurement and documentation to the assembly of optical components and their optical characterization.

Further information

Dr. Thomas Hegenbart
Phone: +49-3641-3100500
Fax: +49-3641-3100501
E-Mail: presse[at]asphericon.com