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we are Demcon focal.

Demcon focal specializes in the design, engineering and assembly of custom optomechatronic systems. Demcon focal serves a variety of high-tech markets, such as the semiconductor industry, bio/medical technology, industrial production and aerospace. Demcon is present in Enschede, Delft (Netherlands) and Münster (Germany).

Demcon focal is part of the Demcon group, a large innovative engineering service provider, with locations in the Netherlands, Germany and Singapore.

a bit of history.

Demcon focal's history began with its founding in 2008 by Dr. Ir. Gerard van den Eijkel for specialist optics and vision R&D, focusing on custom optomechatronic systems for high-tech markets like semiconductors and biomedical. The history traces through its multidisciplinary engineering expertise, developing advanced optical systems, inspection tools, and laser guide stars for telescopes (like currently the ESO's VLT), showcasing growth to a key player in cutting-edge optical solutions within the Demcon family. 

Early Days & Foundation (2008-2016) 

  • 2008: Founded by Gerard van den Eijkel as an independent entity specializing in contract engineering, optics, and vision R&D. Developed expertise in custom optical, opto-mechanical, and vision systems, serving industries needing high precision. 

Integration with Demcon (2016)

  • Acquisition: Became part of the Demcon group, a large Dutch engineering service provider, expanding its capabilities and reach. Continued building on its multidisciplinary approach, integrating optical, opto-mechanical, electronic, and software engineering. 

Key Developments & Projects

  • High-Tech Markets: Became a trusted partner for semiconductor, biomedical, industrial, and aerospace sectors.
  • Telescope Technology: Contributed significantly to astronomical projects, developing laser projection systems for the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to enhance telescope imaging.
  • Medical Innovation: Developed complex optical systems for medical diagnostics, such as a handheld retinal oximeter (Corimapper) for detecting blinding diseases.
  • Metrology & Inspection: Created advanced optical measurement and inspection systems, including those for MEMS, freeform lenses, and quality control. 
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design, engineering and optical assembly.

Demcon focal provides design and engineering (D&E) for custom optics, opto-mechatronical and vision systems. Demcon focal features a multidisciplinary approach, involving optical, vision, data, electronic, software, mechanical and system engineering.
Activities include high-level concept and feasibility engineering, detailed engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, integration and test activities.

We perform specialized optical production with our trained engineers, dedicated equipment, and clean environments. Besides that, we also offer system service and support in combination with Demcon production, so we are prepared for large volume production of optical modules.

design, engineering and optical assembly

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Our team

Our international team of optics and vision experts have a can-do mentality and a drive to make things work. We have specialists in optical system design, optomechanics, machine vision and data science. Together with the Demcon group we have relevant expertise in material science, mechatronic and mechanical design, computational engineering and cryogenics.

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Technology

State-of-the-art technology in optics, lens system assembly, laser and vision systems, real-time computing methods, 2D and 3D inspection methods and artificial intelligence are embraced by us and applied in our solutions. 
We actively contribute to technology developments in joint research programs with other companies and research institutes, to go beyond the state-of-the-art for our customers.

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Solutions

Our solutions are designed fit the customer's needs and range from dedicated software algorithms to turnkey inspection modules; from optical systems design to fully operable equipment. Solutions ready to be integrated in the customer's production or laboratory environment. Optical modules that OEM manufacturers can integrate in their own product.

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Networking in Science

Demcon focal actively participates in international networks and has close links to leading optics groups at technical universities in North-West Europe.
A respectable track record with OEM customers, lessons learned in various projects and inventive counterparts all give future innovative projects a solid base.

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developing solutions and making an impact.

Demcon group was created as a result of the passion of its founders for solving challenging technological and social problems. We develop high-quality, innovative, complex systems and products, and can also take care of production ourselves. This way we create value for our customers. In a society facing major challenges, we carry out projects that have a positive impact on people and the world they live in. We work on smart applications in various sectors, such as healthcare, safety, water, energy, production, and communication. In addition to technological innovation, we also devote our efforts to promoting entrepreneurship and investing in talent and education.

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focal about us- developing solutions and making an impact

design, engineering and optical assembly.

Demcon focal provides design and engineering (D&E) for custom optics, opto-mechatronical and vision systems. Demcon focal features a multidisciplinary approach, involving optical, vision, data, electronic, software, mechanical and system engineering.
Activities include high-level concept and feasibility engineering, detailed engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, integration and test activities.

We perform specialized optical production with our trained engineers, dedicated equipment, and clean environments. Besides that, we also offer system service and support in combination with Demcon production, so we are prepared for large volume production of optical modules.

design, engineering and optical assembly

about us -networking

Our team

Our international team of optics and vision experts have a can-do mentality and a drive to make things work. We have specialists in optical system design, optomechanics, machine vision and data science. Together with the Demcon group we have relevant expertise in material science, mechatronic and mechanical design, computational engineering and cryogenics.

demcon-focal-case-laser guide star

Technology

State-of-the-art technology in optics, lens system assembly, laser and vision systems, real-time computing methods, 2D and 3D inspection methods and artificial intelligence are embraced by us and applied in our solutions. 
We actively contribute to technology developments in joint research programs with other companies and research institutes, to go beyond the state-of-the-art for our customers.

demcon-focal- solutions

Solutions

Our solutions are designed fit the customer's needs and range from dedicated software algorithms to turnkey inspection modules; from optical systems design to fully operable equipment. Solutions ready to be integrated in the customer's production or laboratory environment. Optical modules that OEM manufacturers can integrate in their own product.

about-us-focal--our-team

Networking

Demcon focal actively participates in international networks and has close links to leading optics groups at technical universities in North-West Europe.
A respectable track record with OEM customers, lessons learned in various projects and inventive counterparts all give future innovative projects a solid base.

a demcon group company

developing solutions and making an impact.

Demcon group was created as a result of the passion of its founders for solving challenging technological and social problems. We develop high-quality, innovative, complex systems and products, and can also take care of production ourselves. This way we create value for our customers. In a society facing major challenges, we carry out projects that have a positive impact on people and the world they live in. We work on smart applications in various sectors, such as healthcare, safety, water, energy, production, and communication. In addition to technological innovation, we also devote our efforts to promoting entrepreneurship and investing in talent and education.

visit demcon.com
focal about us- developing solutions and making an impact
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