Innovation
14 patent families (6 granted) — focus: Physics & computing, Operations & transport, Electricity & electronics, Chemistry & metallurgy; filing pace accelerating. Cited 188 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 7.3K social following, 9 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
4 investors on record; 2 have since exited.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 1 | 25% |
| Private equity | 2 | 50% |
| Other / undisclosed | 1 | 25% |
Hiring activity
Hires occasionally
7 roles tracked across 2 of the last 12 months
7 Feb 2026 · Sales Manager Industrial - EMEA (m/w/d) · Nuremberg
14 Jan 2026 · Sales Manager Industrial - EMEA (m/w/d) - VIA optronics · Hanover
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.
Recent activity
5 May 2026
Partnership
NIK e.V.