Development and manufacturing of surgical and diagnostic microscopes for medicine and industry, made in Germany.
Karl Kaps Optik-Feinmechanik-Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG
Aßlar (Schulstraße 57) · Aßlar (Europastraße) · WetzlarNew on Amplifa
About Karl Kaps
Karl Kaps Optik-Feinmechanik-Gerätebau GmbH & Co. KG develops and manufactures surgical and diagnostic microscopes at its site in Aßlar in Central Hesse. The portfolio includes dental microscopes for endodontics and implantology, microscopes for ENT microsurgery, ophthalmology and gynecology (colposcopes), as well as industrial microscopes for quality control and micro-assembly. The optical-precision-mechanical instruments are manufactured at the company's own development and production center in Germany, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern production technology. Every microscope undergoes extensive quality inspections by experienced specialists. The second business division covers the manufacture and distribution of sports optics such as rifle scopes, binoculars and night vision technology. In addition, the company offers service, maintenance, repair, installation, spare parts supply, training and individual RAL color design, and distributes its products worldwide through a network of specialized dealers.
- Site
- Aßlar
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of surgical and diagnostic microscopes (optical-precision-mechanical, Quality control / inspection of every microscope to the highest standards (TÜV SÜD EN ISO 13485), Service, maintenance and repair of microscope systems with original spare parts, Service & repair (worldwide network of service partners and in-house technicians), Installation, Maintenance, Spare parts supply, Training for service technicians and dealers
- Materials
- Optical-Precision-Mechanical Instrument Manufacturing, LED Lighting, Individual RAL Color Design
- Certificates
- EN ISO 13485, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1946
- Industries
- Medical technology, Dentistry/Endodontics, ENT microsurgery, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Industrial microscopy
- 01
Development at the company's own production center in Germany
- 02
Optical-precision-mechanical manufacturing
- 03
Assembly by experienced specialists
- 04
Quality inspection of every microscope
- 05
Distribution via specialized dealer network
- 06
Service, maintenance and repair with original spare parts
Materials & Processes
Optical-Precision-Mechanical Instrument Manufacturing
Manufacturing of precision optics and fine mechanics for surgical and diagnostic microscopes.
LED Lighting
High-quality LED lighting ensures shadow-free, true-to-nature rendering in colposcopes and microscopes.
Individual RAL Color Design
Implementation of over 200 standardized RAL color shades for the individual design of the microscopes.
Locations
Aßlar (Schulstraße 57)
DEHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Materials
- Optical fine mechanics
Aßlar (Europastraße)
DEProduction site
- Materials
- Optical fine mechanics
Wetzlar
DEProduction site
- Materials
- Optical fine mechanics
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of surgical and diagnostic microscopes (optical-precision-mechanicalAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality control / inspection of every microscope to the highest standards (TÜV SÜD EN ISO 13485)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service, maintenance and repair of microscope systems with original spare partsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Every microscope undergoes extensive quality inspections to the highest standards. The quality system is certified to EN ISO 13485 (TÜV SÜD); a DAkkS seal and a DIN ISO 9001 quality standard additionally attest to the inspection standards.
| Evidence | Aßlar (Schulstraße 57) | Aßlar (Europastraße) | Wetzlar |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN ISO 13485 | |||
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1946
Founding of the company; initially manufacturing parts for cinema projectors.
- 1948
Expansion of the portfolio to include school and laboratory microscopes following the currency reform.
- 1955
Addition of rifle scopes to the product range.
- 1960
Construction of laboratory equipment for film and photo development thanks to connections with the photo industry.
- 1979
Presentation of the first prototype of a surgical microscope; focus on microsurgery.
Today specialized in the development and manufacture of surgical and diagnostic microscopes; managed by the third generation of the owner family.