Expert knowledge for complex requirements Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH is a worldwide acclaimed manufacturer of high performance lenses for industrial applications with more than 100 years of experience. Expert knowledge for complex requirements Jos. Schneider Optische Werke GmbH designs, manufactures and markets optical and precision components and assemblies for machine vision and other image processing applications. Our high-quality optical solutions for image processing help system integrators and machine manufacturers improve their image processing systems. Schneider-Kreuznach stands for cutting-edge technology engineered in Germany.