Development and manufacturing of high-precision laser modules, optical sensors and Powell lenses Made in Germany.
BLAU Optoelektronik GmbH
Überlingen, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About BLAU Optoelektronik
BLAU Optoelektronik has been developing and manufacturing high-precision laser modules, optical sensors and custom optoelectronics since 1987. The product portfolio includes machine vision laser modules (including MVnano, MVpulse, MVpulseHP, MVsquare, MVfemto, MVgoldHP), line and point lasers, DOE laser modules and OEM modules with mechanics, optics and electronics tailored to customer requirements, also in small series from 10 units. Since 2019, the company has produced Powell lenses in-house at a rate of several hundred units per week; laser module manufacturing reaches an annual capacity of over 40,000 modules. The laser technology covers wavelengths from 405 to 905 nm at outputs up to 2,000 mW, complemented by optical sensor technology such as PSD, triangulation and confocal sensors. Customers come from medical technology, mechanical engineering, automation technology, research and microelectronics. Development, prototype manufacturing and series production take place entirely at the Überlingen site on Lake Constance in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
- Site
- Überlingen
- Processes
- Laser module manufacturing (machine vision line/point lasers, OEM modules), Machine vision laser modules (MVnano, MVpulse, MVpulseHP, MVsquare, MVfemto, MVpico, MVmicro/MV18,, Line laser manufacturing (wavelengths 405-905 nm, output up to 100 mW, modulation up to 1 MHz), Point laser manufacturing (round/elliptical beam profiles, wavelengths 405-850 nm), DOE laser modules (diffractive optical elements: crosses, lines, dot matrices), In-house Powell lens production (aspherical cylindrical lenses, opening angles 1-90°, outer diameter, Optical sensor technology (PSD sensors, triangulation sensors, confocal sensors, optical, Pulsed laser technology (MVpulse technology, laser class 2, up to 100 mW average power)
- Materials
- Laser Technology (405–905 nm), Optical Sensor Technology (PSD, Triangulation, Confocal), Powell Lens Technology, Pulsed Laser Technology (Laser Class 2), Diffractive Optical Elements (DOE)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015
- Founded
- 1987
- Industries
- Medical Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Technology, Research & Development, Microelectronics
- 01
Consulting & requirements analysis
- 02
Development & line thickness simulation
- 03
Prototyping
- 04
Optics manufacturing (Powell lenses, CNC grinding & polishing)
- 05
Module manufacturing (optics, electronics, mechanics)
- 06
Calibration & testing
- 07
Series production & support
Technologies & Processes
Laser Technology (405–905 nm)
Laser diodes from 405 to 905 nm with outputs from a few microwatts to 2,000 mW and TEM00 beam quality.
Optical Sensor Technology (PSD, Triangulation, Confocal)
Precise position, distance and straightness measurement in the micrometer range.
Powell Lens Technology
Aspherical cylindrical lenses for uniform line projection, opening angles 1–90°, outer diameter 6/9 mm.
Pulsed Laser Technology (Laser Class 2)
Eye-safe modules up to 100 mW average power with integrated pulse control.
Diffractive Optical Elements (DOE)
Conversion of the laser point into patterns such as crosses, lines and dot matrices.
Locations
Überlingen
DEDevelopment, Manufacturing, Administration
- Lot size
- Small series from 10 units; >40,000 laser modules/year; >500 Powell lenses/week
- Materials
- Laser technology 405–905 nm, Powell lenses, optical sensor technology
- Production systems for laser modules and optical sensors
- CNC-assisted grinding and polishing of Powell lenses
- Laser-based testing systems for lenses
Products & Assemblies
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser module manufacturing (machine vision line/point lasers, OEM modules)Engineering | – | – | – | 40,000 modules/year | – |
| Machine vision laser modules (MVnano, MVpulse, MVpulseHP, MVsquare, MVfemto, MVpico, MVmicro/MV18,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Line laser manufacturing (wavelengths 405-905 nm, output up to 100 mW, modulation up to 1 MHz)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Point laser manufacturing (round/elliptical beam profiles, wavelengths 405-850 nm)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| DOE laser modules (diffractive optical elements: crosses, lines, dot matrices)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house Powell lens production (aspherical cylindrical lenses, opening angles 1-90°, outer diameterEngineering | – | – | – | +500/week | – |
| Optical sensor technology (PSD sensors, triangulation sensors, confocal sensors, opticalInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pulsed laser technology (MVpulse technology, laser class 2, up to 100 mW average power)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| OEM/custom manufacturing (mechanics, optics, electronics to customer specifications)Engineering | – | – | – | Small series from 10 units | – |
| CNC-assisted grinding and polishing of Powell lenses including optical calculation, simulation andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production systems for laser modules and optical sensors | – | – | – | – | Überlingen, Germany |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Production is certified to ISO 9001:2015. Powell lenses are tested by laser-based inspection; laser modules are calibrated in the factory and adjusted for beam position and parameters.
| Evidence | Überlingen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 |
History
- 1987
Founded with a focus on laser modules for medical technology.
- 2000
Expansion of the product portfolio to include industrial vision systems.
- 2010
Development of the company's own optical sensor technologies and PSD sensors; since 2010 the company has distributed part of its modules through the sales partner Laser Components.
- 2019
Start of in-house production of Powell lenses at a rate of several hundred units per week.
- 2023
Introduction of the eye-safe MVpulse laser module.