{"id":19335,"date":"2021-05-18T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T15:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maurer-ir.com\/?page_id=19335"},"modified":"2026-10-04T20:06:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T18:06:02","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maurer-oe.com\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Company history"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Company history<\/h1><\/span>
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The company Dr. Georg Maurer GmbH – Optoelektronik – D 72664 Kohlberg – a worldwide known company, deals mainly with the development and production of pyrometers and two-colour pyrometers for non-contact temperature measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Tomorrow \u2013 a New Chapter at Maurer Optoelectronics<\/h2><\/div>
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Today, we are starting the next chapter: Dr. Christoph Friese has taken over as managing director of Maurer Optoelectronics. This is a change at the top, but one thing remains absolutely the same: our philosophy.<\/b> Together with our experienced and proven team, we will continue to be your reliable partner in the future. We are proud of our history, and we use this strong foundation to support our loyal, long-term clients as well as future partners with high quality and full commitment.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to the next successful decades \u2013 together with you!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Today \u2013 an innovative specialist with a global presence<\/h2><\/div>
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MAURER develops and manufactures infrared thermometers and pyrometers for a wide range of industrial processes from \u221240 to 4000 \u00b0C, making the company a global market leader in terms of the covered optical wavelength spectrum.<\/p>\n

Almost all of our pyrometers are also ideally suited for high-frequency measurement tasks, with measurement frequencies of less than 1 millisecond (up to approx. 10.000 Hz). Our compact pyrometers feature the smallest and most robust housing on the market for pyrometers with integrated optics, enabling optimal integration for machine builders (fiber-optic accessories are also available).<\/p>\n

Worldwide, MAURER systems are often in operation for decades\u2014thanks to exceptional quality, minimal maintenance requirements, and consistently high precision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2009 \u2013 Introduction of microprocessor-based electronics<\/h2><\/div>
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The next technological leap: The transition to microprocessors enables particularly compact and high-performance designs. MAURER becomes the leading provider\u2014still today\u2014of reliable low-temperature metal measurements (from 50 \u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1984 \u2013 Relocation to the current site in Kohlberg<\/h2><\/div>
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Following a very successful major order for equipment used in government land surveying, the company relocates to a new production facility in Kohlberg, which accommodates the significantly expanded workforce and better supports the modernized manufacturing processes. This site is also the company\u2019s current headquarters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1980s \u2013 The most successful phase in the company\u2019s history<\/h2><\/div>
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Major projects in steel mills (e.g. Concast continuous casting plants) as well as innovative processes such as weld seam monitoring in can manufacturing lead to exceptionally high unit volumes. During this period, up to 100 devices are produced per year for a single customer. The number of employees reaches approximately 25.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1970s\u20131980s \u2013 Expansion of the product portfolio & fiber-optic pyrometers<\/h2><\/div>
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During these years, MAURER establishes itself as a global specialist in non-contact temperature measurement. Fiber-optic pyrometers have been in use at MAURER for more than 50 years to this day\u2014 a technological advantage that continues to define the brand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1973 \u2013 Technological shift to semiconductors<\/h2><\/div>
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A key milestone: MAURER replaces tube technology with semiconductor technology. This makes the systems smaller while simultaneously more precise, robust, and versatile.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1969 \u2013 Conversion into a GmbH (limited liability company)<\/h2><\/div>
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The company is converted into Dr. Georg Maurer GmbH and transferred to two experienced shareholders. This creates a stable corporate structure for further growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1960s \u2013 Shift of focus to temperature measurement technology<\/h2><\/div>
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Until 1964, the focus is still on measuring the smallest light intensities; afterwards, the emphasis clearly shifts to industrial temperature measurement and the growing demands of production.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1950s \u2013 Entry into industrial and international markets<\/h2><\/div>
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The company early on gains customers in the automotive, surveying, optics, and induction heating sectors. At the same time, exports also begin\u2014particularly to Austria and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1949 \u2013 First non-contact temperature measurement<\/h2><\/div>
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Photomultiplier-based systems are used for non-contact temperature measurement for the first time\u2014among other applications in soldering, hardening, forging, and hot rolling. This marks the technological entry into industrial process heat control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Late 1940s \u2013 Early applications & first products<\/h2><\/div>
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During this phase, light measurement devices for the optics industry, light barriers for safety and automation tasks, and crack testing equipment for the automotive industry are developed. At the same time, in-house glassblowing capacities are established for the production of photomultipliers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1945 \u2013 Founded as a research laboratory<\/h2><\/div>
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On October 1st, Dr. Georg Maurer founded his optoelectronic laboratory and began developing his first photomultiplier-based products, which would be used in a wide range of applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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