Customized solutions for the optical industry

From the design of optical systems and components to raw material preparation, assembly and quality control: the item Building Kit System enables you to implement individual solutions for every production process in the optical industry. Thanks to their complete modularity, all item component solutions can be adapted to changing conditions at any time. So you always meet all relevant requirements.

That's why item is the ideal partner for your requirements

Modularity meets many years of experience and technical expertise for the optical industry: with item's wide range of products, you can build reliable and flexible solutions for clean production or ESD-safe manufacturing. We accompany you from planning to implementation and also support you in the further course of the project. This means you always achieve your production targets and meet specific requirements.

Working in partnership

item is more than just a supplier. We are your partner who works with you to ensure your success: maintaining the highest precision and cleanroom conditions and ensuring quality. We provide you with long-term support, for example with the integration of machines, regular maintenance or training for your team, for example at the item Academy.

Customized solutions

With the item Building Kit System, you can design individual solutions that are precisely tailored to your requirements, either independently or with the help of our team of experts. The wide variety of components and their complete compatibility with each other enable the integration of industry-specific requirements such as the combination of cleanroom-compatible solutions with ESD protection.

Maximum flexibility

A modular system for endless possibilities: Use the item Building Kit System to create a wide variety of equipment and systems - from sturdy machine frames and ergonomic laboratory workstations to special cleanroom solutions. Thanks to the modular design, you can convert applications without long downtimes. This allows you to easily adapt them to changing production processes, new products and specific customer requirements.

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Highest precision

Precision is essential in the optical industry. item provides the right solutions for this. Thanks to minimal manufacturing tolerances, stable and low-vibration operating equipment with high repeat accuracy is created. Die Lineareinheit KGT 6 60 ermöglicht eine Präzision von 0,01 mm. Combined with our precise drive technology, item linear technology is ideal for the exact positioning of measuring devices, cameras or other optical components.

Cleanrooms from mobile to walk-in

Whether you need separate areas for individual laboratory workstations, cleanroom cabins or fully accessible cleanrooms, the item Building Kit System lets you create scalable cleanroom solutions with a high cleanroom class. With their closed grooves, smooth surfaces and special seals, the profiles in the XMS series are particularly suitable for cleanroom construction. You can use the profiles for the construction of mini-environments and machine cabins.

Ergonomics expertise

The item Workstation System is the first and so far only system to bear. the seal of approval from the German. Campaign for Healthier Backs V. We develop ergonomic laboratory workstations to promote productivity and health: Height-adjustable tables, swivel arms including. Accessories and adjustable lighting reduce physical strain. At the item Academy, you can learn how to optimally communicate the use of ergonomic equipment in free training courses.

Frequently asked questions

How does item ensure the precision essential for the optical industry?

The precision required by the optical industry is guaranteed by the modular, versatile and high-quality item profile technology. Thanks to extremely low manufacturing tolerances, low-vibration and precise equipment is created, which can be used for. B. enable precise adjustment and positioning of optical components. 

Laboratory workstations from item are also ergonomically designed. They promote employee health and increase concentration, which makes it easier to work precisely. For sensitive production environments, item offers flexible cleanroom solutions for high cleanroom classes as well as components for complete ESD protection.

How does item ensure the cleanroom suitability of its equipment?

By using high-quality profiles made of anodized aluminium and special components for the cleanroom, item guarantees the cleanroom suitability of the equipment.

The XMS series is ideal for use in cleanrooms: the profiles with closed grooves prevent the accumulation of dust and particles, facilitate cleaning and ensure transitions with minimal gaps. They can be used to build entire cleanrooms or mini-environments.

The FFU housing from item removes up to 99,995 % all particles from the room air. For small cleanroom solutions, such as laboratory workstations, item offers special Laminar Flow Boxes.

To what extent does item ensure ESD protection in the optical industry?

Thanks to its modularity, the item Building Kit System demonstrates its advantages for the optical industry. With a large selection of profiles and components, tailor-made solutions for a wide range of processes and requirements can be implemented quickly and flexibly - from applications for clean production to ESD-safe designs and ergonomic workstations that improve the health and concentration of employees.

The profiles from item are high quality and durable. Thanks to their extremely low manufacturing tolerance, stable and low-vibration constructions are created. These are ideal for applications such as measurement setups and for adjusting optical components. All components in the item Building Kit System are compatible with each other. This means that all designs can be quickly and easily adapted to changing requirements and products.

What advantages does the item Building Kit System offer for the optical industry?

Thanks to its modularity, item's modular principle enables the adaptability and scalability of production processes.

With over 4,500 compatible components, you can build flexible and customized solutions for pharmaceutical production and medical .technology All solutions can be adapted to changing requirements or new production lines quickly and without long downtimes. Durch die Kompatibilität können Sie bestehende Betriebsmittel und Anlagen einfach erweitern oder umbauen, z.B. bei steigender Produktionskapazität.

In which areas of the optical industry can I use solutions from item?

You can use item solutions in almost all areas of the optical industry:

Clean production: Use item cleanroom solutions for raw material preparation or assembly under clean conditions. The XMS series and special components enable the construction of complete cleanrooms and operating .equipment These fulfill high cleanroom classes as well as the highest requirements for cleanliness and ease of cleaning.


Assembly with ESD protection: For the processing of electrosensitive components, item offers ESD-safe equipment and accessories such as:. B. conductive table tops, ESD grounding boxes and ESD drag chains. The equipment can also be retrofitted with ESD-safe components - inside and outside a cleanroom.


Manual assembly: Design ergonomic laboratory workstations with the item Work Bench System. Height-adjustable tables, ergonomic chairs, swivel arms and scalable lighting reduce stress and promote employee health. In addition, concentration is increased, which makes precise work easier.


Quality control: Thanks to their stability and manufacturing tolerance, item profiles are ideal for adjusting optical components such as lenses or sensors. The precise item linear technology and low-vibration designs are ideal for high-precision measuring and testing processes.

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