
Manufacturing, distribution and design of industrial lenses for Machine Vision and Factory Automation.

Lensation GmbH
KarlsruheNew on Amplifa
About Lensation
Lensation GmbH was founded in 2006 in Karlsruhe and specializes in the manufacturing, distribution and design of industrial lenses. The product portfolio includes S-mount lenses (board lenses with M12x0.5 threads), C-mount lenses for large sensor systems, telecentric lenses for measurement applications, macro lenses, and high-resolution line-scan lenses with resolutions up to 16K for image formats from 44 to 108 mm. The range is complemented by accessories such as extension and lock rings, S-mount holders, and self-developed focusable S-to-C-mount adapters. In addition to distribution, Lensation offers free consulting on lenses, camera sensors, lighting, optical components and smart cameras, as well as feasibility studies. The company develops OEM designs and manufactures to customer specifications, accompanies product developments, and sources optical and electronic products from Asia. Consulting is provided in German, English, Korean, Chinese or Japanese.
- Site
- Karlsruhe
- Processes
- Manufacturing of industrial lenses (S-mount, C-mount, telecentric, macro, line-scan), Optical consulting / feasibility studies, OEM design and contract manufacturing of lenses, Design and distribution of optical components (lenses, lighting, smart cameras), Sourcing of optical and electronic products from Asia, Free consulting on lenses, lighting, optical components and smart cameras, OEM design and contract manufacturing, Sourcing of products from Asia (optics and electronics)
- Materials
- Optical Glass, Optical Plastic
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2006
- Industries
- Industrial Image Processing / Machine Vision, Factory Automation
- 01
Consulting and feasibility studies
- 02
OEM design and product development
- 03
Sourcing of optics and electronics from Asia
- 04
Contract manufacturing to customer specification
- 05
Distribution of the lens portfolio and accessories
Materials and Processes
Optical Glass
Material for lens elements of industrial lenses.
Optical Plastic
Used for lens elements, especially in the S-mount area.
Locations

Karlsruhe
DEHeadquarters
- Materials
- Optical glass, optical plastic
Components and Products







Inside the production






Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of industrial lenses (S-mount, C-mount, telecentric, macro, line-scan)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Glass, Plastic (optics) |
| Optical consulting / feasibility studiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| OEM design and contract manufacturing of lensesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Design and distribution of optical components (lenses, lighting, smart cameras)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sourcing of optical and electronic products from AsiaEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Quality assurance focuses on compliance with customer specifications; OEM projects are manufactured according to defined product requirements. No specific inspection equipment or certifications are documented.
| Evidence | Karlsruhe |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2006
Founding of Lensation GmbH in Karlsruhe, specialized in the manufacturing, distribution and design of industrial lenses.