COMPANY HISTORY
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2020
* Start of the restoration of the 300mm Hyde refractor of the TU Dresden
* Acquisition of the CONTROS sensor division of Kongsberg Maritime
* Relocation/merger of the Kiel branch into new offices
* Presentation of the new wireless optical measuring system SMC350 -
2019
* Development and production of a motorized 3-axis test stand for Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH -
2018
* Start of production of debubblers for scrubber systems
* Delivery of the 75th FerryBox system -
2017
* Delivery of the restored 175mm refractor of the Stuttgart Observatory
* We build the 100.000th fixation light
* Development and production of an optical testing and measuring system for Dr. Johannes Heidenhain GmbH
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2016
Company anniversary: 25 years -4H- JENA engineering GmbH -
2014
* Opening of a commercial agency in China* Start of the realization of an astronomical project in Egypt
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2013
Development of an underwater node technology for shallow water applications (<300m) in collaboration with Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht and Alfred-Wegener-Institute Bremerhaven -
2012
Takeover of the development of a multisensor platform for biogenic media (MSbM) -
2012
Development and construction of an underwater camera housing for 3D surveying under water in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute in Jena -
2011
Anniversary: 20 years -4H- JENA engineering GmbH -
2009
Start of small series production µ-view -
2007
* Start of the realization of the so far biggest project “Aerodynamic Test Center BMW München”* Construction of the first -4H- water station in Paranagua, Brazil
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2006
completion of the restoration and transfer of the double refractory Potsdam for use -
2005
Integration of the Ilmenau branch office into the Jena headquarter -
2004
Takeover of customer service for astronomical observation devices of Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH -
2002
project Time-series station Spiekeroog, Design, construction and complete set-up of the station offshore the island of Spiekeroog -
2002
Training of the first apprentice -
2000
* Issue of the first patent to the company -4H-* Establishment of branch office -4H- on the premises of Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH
* First water quality monitoring project in Asia (Surabaya, Indonesia)
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1998
Foundation of Ilmenau branch -
1997
* Automation system for wind tunnel Ferrari* Handover of the first project
* Foundation of the Kiel branch
* Purchase of the company building
* Certification according to ISO 9001 -
1996
Integration of Engineering Blieskastel into the company -
1995
* Establishment of a research and development area* Realization of the first joint project APG
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1994
Start of cooperation with Carl Zeiss Jena -
1993
* Establishing the sector of marine measuring technology* Realization of the first joint project APG
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1991 - Foundation of the company
Sales of PC hardware and software
Development of the first optical inspection device
