BERLINER GLAS GROUP – AN INTRODUCTION.WELCOME.

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Legal form:private-owned company

Executives:Dr. Andreas NitzeThomas PolzerDavid Schwem

Year of foundation:1952

Sales in 2019:229 million Euro

Business areas: PhotonicsTechnical Glass

THE BERLINER GLAS GROUP AT A GLANCE.MEDIUM-SIZED, INNOVATIVE, EXPORT-DRIVEN.

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WHERE CAN YOU FIND US?CLOSE TO OUR CUSTOMERS – IN EUROPE, THE US AND ASIA.

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China

Production area worldwide: 55,180 sqmStaff worldwide: more than 1,600

USA

WuhanStaff: 95Production area:2,200 sqm

Status 30 June 2020

BerlinStaff: 1,112Production area: 31,780 sqm

Heerbrugg, SwitzerlandStaff: 306Production area: 9,000 sqm

SyrgensteinStaff: 37Production area: 4,800 sqm

GermanySwitzerland

Schwäbisch HallStaff: 88Production area: 7,400 sqm

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Many of our customers are…Global players within the different market segments

Their products are …technically advanced light-using products

In cooperation with the customers we create …innovative (sub-)system solutions using optical, mechanical and electronic components (OEM)

Our services: design and developmentprofessional worldwide procurementreliable production of key components, assembly and system integration

Substantial contribution to the process chain of our customers

WHAT DO WE OFFER?APPLICATIONS WITH LIGHT.

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Our strengths: 206 employees working in design, engineering or technology service functions; core areas are mechanics, optical components and electronics (13 % of total staff)Highly skilled employees(28 % of the employees are graduates)Innovative strength(High spending on R&D: appx. 10 % of annual turnover)

Your advantages:Understanding of the issues, trends and drivers of your market and understanding of your product and performanceTailor-made solution, ready for volume production Substantial contribution to the performance of your product

WHAT WILL OUR CUSTOMERS RECEIVE?MANY ADVANTAGES AND A LOT OF BENEFITS.

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Our strengths:Professional supply chain managementWorldwide network of suppliersPurchasing organization in ChinaSupport and management of more than 300 suppliers

Your advantages:Deliberately designed value chainCompetitive prices on a global marketPurchasing assemblies will

reduce complexityminimize risk

WHAT WILL OUR CUSTOMERS RECEIVE?REDUCED COMPLEXITY AND COMPETITIVE PRICES.

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Our strenghts: Up-to-date production/measurement technologies for key components

High investments in production and measurement processes(15 % of annual turnover)

Stable and lean processesContinuous improvement of

process reliabilitycycle timeproduction flowflexibility

Certified Quality Management System according to ISO 9001Competitive prices

Your advantages:Competitive product, in accordance with specification and the required time frame Marketable lead timeContinuous cost improvement

WHAT WILL OUR CUSTOMERS RECEIVE?TAILOR-MADE PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS.

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HOW DO WE COOPERATE WITH YOU?WE LISTEN, DEVELOP, TEST, PROCURE, PRODUCE, DELIVER.

UNDERSTANDING OURCUSTOMERS DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Customer requirements

Feasibility phaseUnderstanding customer needs

Evaluating technicalfeasibility Specification phase

Specifying a technical solution Design phase

Preparing theproduction of a prototype

Prototype phase

Building a prototype Pilot phase

Proving capability forvolume production Volume production

Securing reliablemanufacturing

WHO ISINVOLVED?

Marketing/ Sales

ProductManagement

Production

SCM/ Procurement

MANAGING PRODUCTION

ProductEngineering/ Development

Management

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IF REQUIRED, ACCELERATEDPROCESSDEVELOPMENT IS POSSIBLE.WE LISTEN, DEVELOP, TEST, PROCURE, PRODUCE, DELIVER.

UNDERSTANDING OURCUSTOMERS DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Customer requirements

Technische Lösung spezifizieren

WHO ISINVOLVED?

UNDERSTANDING OUR CUSTOMERS

Customer requirements

Feasibilityphase

Specification phase

Design phase

Prototype phase

DEVELOPINGINNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS MANAGING PRODUCTION

Pilot phase

Volume production

UNDERSTANDING OUR CUSTOMERS

Marketing/ Sales

ProductManagement

Production

SCM/ Procurement

ProductEngineering/ Development

Management

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WHERE DO YOU FIND US?IN GROWING MARKETS.

Technical Glass7% Photonics

Solutions12%

Metrology14%

Medical Technology

22%

Semiconductor Industry

45%

Photonics(93%)

Technical Glass (7%)

TECHNICAL GLASS.WE MAKE INFORMATION VISIBLE.

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Display glass and glass touchassemblies

Medical technologyIndustry automationNavigation Marine AgricultureFoodTrafficEntertainment systemsHome automation

Glass for devicesSight protection screensMirrors in sensor technologyEye protection glassMicroscope slidesOptical filtersDesign parts

Structured surfacesCover glass/Front panelsInstrument glass for vehicle cockpitsLighting glassGlass for touch applicationsSpecial etching (clean, relax, smooth)

TECHNICAL GLASS.SOLUTIONS FROM ONE SOURCE WITH ALL PROCESS TECHNIQUES.

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Design and production ofGlass-Touch-assemblies

Display front panelsTouch SensorControllersReady-to-install, assembled in the frame

ApplicationsMedical technologyIndustry automationNavigation systems and marine applications

GLASS TOUCH ASSEMBLIES.INSTALLABLE TOUCH DISPLAYS FROM A SINGLE SOURCE.

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Characteristics of the display glass Non-reflecting optically coatedNon-reflecting optically structuredPrintedTempered (thermal or chemical treatments)CNC processedReady-to-install fully assembled

MaterialLaminated safety glass with UV- and heat protection

DISPLAY GLASS.OPTIMIZED FOR YOUR APPLICATION.

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High end finishing of technical glasses from one sourceShaping processes (CNC machining, deformation): Shaping, design and safety for the highest demandsScreen printing: High quality designs according to customer requirementsHardening process: optimize strength and fracture propertiesLaminated glass & lamination: combining appearance and functionality

ApplicationsCover glass/Front panelsInstrument glass for vehicle cockpitsLighting glassGlass for touch applicationsSpecial etching (clean, relax, smooth)

GLASS FOR DEVICES.GLASS WITH SPECIAL HAPTIC, SHAPE AND FUNCTIONALITY.

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ServicesStandard etchingsCustomer-specific etchings

Advantages/BenefitsReduction of reflection Transmission enhancementGood haptic of touch glass

ApplicationsCover glass/Front panels Instrument glass for vehicle cockpitsLighting glassGlass for touch applicationsPicture frame glass

STRUCTURED SURFACES.CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC ETCHINGS.

Microscopic images of different etched structures

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SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY .RIGHT TO THE LIMITS OF THE POSSIBLE.

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Chucks and precisioncomponents

Electrostatic chucksVacuum chucksHigh-precision structural parts Reference mirrors

Optical systemsOpto-mechanical assembliesOpto-electronic systemsHigh-end lenses

Stage modulesModules for integrated precision stagesModules for measurement systemsContract manufacturing

SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY.SOLUTIONS FOR THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY.

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Market characteristics, trendsMoore‘s Law is the driver for shrinking structuresResolution, overlay, performance and cost of ownership are the key factors for competitivenessFew big technology companies dominate the marketNext generation lithography: EUV, DSA, WLP

Our strengths20 years of market experience: we know the current challengesHigh-precision production and measurement technologiesFunctional qualificationDesign expertise using glass and ceramicsFunctional hard coatings (CVD, PVD)

The solution

Vacuum chucks and electrostatic chucks with flatness <1 µmhigh clamping force high temperature stabilityhigh stiffness

Your benefitsA product that is adapted to your application in an optimal wayImprovement of overlayIncrease of performanceSupport of the necessary „time-to-market“Minor contamination of the wafer

LITHOGRAPHY AND INSPECTION.ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS AND VACUUM CHUCKS.

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Our strengthsProcessing of a broad range of materials In-house assembly of electronics for controllersThermal management

Your benefitsA product that is adapted to your application in an optimal waySecure handling of very thin wafer substratesShort bonding cycle timesHigh bond strength possible

3D PACKAGING.ELECTROSTATIC CHUCKS.

Market characteristics, trendsICs are increasingly integrated in the third dimensionMiddle-end-of-line has been established as a new segment with new process steps (bonding, etching, coating)Very high growth rates are forecasted for WLP

The solution

Electrostatic chucks with the following featuresa unique combination of ESC and heaterhigh temperature uniformityno wafer stickingintegrated solutions with controllers

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Market characteristics, trends The features on semiconductor chips are becoming smaller and smallerA higher accuracy and better resolutions for optical metrology and inspection equipment are requiredCost of ownership needs to be reduced, by e. g. higher throughput, continuous yield improvement and reduction of development time and efforts

Our strengthsWell-established product development processAssembly and metrology in high quality clean rooms (ISO 5 and VOC controlled)Manufacturing of key componentsCustomer-specific metrologyExtensive supply chain base

The solutionDesign, prototype manufacturing and volume production from one sourceHigh quality optical assemblies and key components

Your benefitsReduction of complexity in the supply chainFully qualified products (CoC)Competent partner for all aspects of optical design, manufacturing and assembly

MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT.OPTO-MECHANICAL AND OPTO-ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS.

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Our strengths(Co-)development and project management competenceAssembly processes inside and outside of the clean room Extensive testing and qualifying

Your benefitsUse of suppliers‘ innovative capacity Defining of solutions for sub-functionsIn-house integration of key components and parts of the worldwide supply chain

MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT.STAGE MODULES.

Market characteristics, trendsOur customers focus on their core competences Many customer-specific adaptions are realized in volume productionTime-to-market is becoming shorter (quick start of production)

The solutionReliable, flexible and fast assembly of: Serial and test measuring facilitiesBasic modules for semiconductor equipment industry with integrated controllers

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.HEALTH IN A NEW LIGHT.

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DentistryDental measuring camerasDental video camerasIntraoral camerasCaries detection systemsLab scanners

Endoscopy3-chip cameras, autoclavable2-chip cameras, VIS-NIREndoscopesAutoclavable lensesChip-on-tip

Life SciencesLens systemsBroadband lensesMicroscope lensesLaser modulesSpectrometers

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.CONTRIBUTION TO INNOVATIONS IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY.

OphthalmologyOptical components and systems for

Ophthalmic lasers (LASIK) Eye diagnostics(fundus imaging systems, OCT etc.)

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Market characteristics, trendsThe market is characterized by a high demand for laser eye surgery as well as corresponding diagnostics The demographic change leads to an increasing demand for cataract surgery

Our strengthsMany years of market experience: We know the physiological requirements of eye treatments and surgeriesDevelopment and production from one sourceReliable qualification and documentation of our systems guarantee high product and patient safety

The solutionOptical solutions that optimally comply with the specifications of the complete system of our customers Light systems with high output illumination

Your benefitsA system that is adapted to the application in an optimal wayNo compromises compared to standard „catalog optics“ From the optical design to volume production –all services from one source

OPHTHALMOLOGY.OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR LASER EYE SURGERY.

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Our strengthsProvider of OEM/PLM system solutions >10 years of experience in:

Optical designProduct designCompetence in assemblingAfter sales serviceGlobal supply chain management

Clean rooms: levels ISO 5-8 ISO 13485 certified

Your benefitsOptics – Electronics – Mechanics: We are your one-stop source

DevelopmentManufacturingSourcingAfter sales service

Cost-optimized high-volume solutions

DENTISTRY.DENTAL CAMERAS AND INTRAORAL SCANNERS.

Market characteristics, trendsA complete digital process chain is the condition for further innovationsFocus lies on the patient’s wellbeing: fast and pain free treatmentAccuracy of measurement is improved continuously

The solutionDental measuring camerasDental video camerasDigital intraoral scannersCaries detection systemsDigital lab scannersFeasibility studies

Images: Sirona Dental Systems GmbH

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Our strengthsProvider of OEM/PLM system solutions >10 years of experience in:

Optical designProduct designCompetence in assemblingAfter sales serviceGlobal supply chain management

Clean rooms: levels ISO 5-8 ISO 13485 certified

Your benefitsHigh definitionHigh light yieldFlexible applicationsInnovative and tailor-made solutions

ENDOSCOPY.MULTI-CHIP PRISM COMPONENTS & CAMERA LENSES. .Market characteristics, trends

3D endoscopy HD resolutionAutoclavabilityHigh-speed transmission of impression data is necessaryCombined applications with fluorescence

The solutionMulti-chip prism componentsAutoclavable cameraHigh-precision 6-axis alignmentComplete color information per pixelChip-on-tip3D visualization

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Our strenghtsProvider of OEM/PLM system solutions > 10 years of experiences in:

Optical designProduct designCompetence in assemblingAfter sales serviceGlobal supply chain management

Clean rooms: levels ISO 5-8 ISO 13485 certified

Your benefitsOptics – Electronics – Mechanics: We are your one-stop source

DevelopmentManufacturingSourcingAfter sales service

Cost-optimized high-volume solutions

LIFE SCIENCES.OPTO-ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & LENSES. .Market characteristics, trends

The trend towards personalized medicine/point of care requires small and mobile medical equipmentAnalysis of the smallest samples, high throughput and detection of extremely weak signals are key factors for competitivenessCost pressure is the driver for automation

The solutionOpto-electronic componentsE. g. multi-chip prism components used in fluorescence detectionBroadband lenses with a broad spectrum: 200–1,000 nmMicroscope lensesSpectrometers

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METROLOGY.ACCURACY AND PRECISION – TO THE POINT.

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GeodesyTheodolitesTotal stationsLaser scanners

PhotogrammetryOEM lenses for aerialcamerasBeam splitters

Industrial surveyingLaser trackersWhite light scanners

Industrial metrologyOpto-electronic sensorsInterferometer lenses

METROLOGY.OPTO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR INNOVATIVE LASER BASED METROLOGY.

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Market characteristics, trendsHigh accuracy of portable devices Compact, lighter, faster, and at the same time less expensiveAutomation options Industry 4.0 requires smart sensor systems

Our strengthsCompetence in developmentMeasurement technology perfectly aligned to the production technologyAssembling competence incl. quality check of complete systemsGlobal sourcing with qualified partners

The solutionTPS total stationsAerial camera lenses for photogrammetric measurementsIntegration of superior aspherical lensesOpto-electronic sensor systemsApplication-specific systems engineering

Your benefitsSystem responsibility – from concept to prototype to volume productionExcellent knowledge of the processes and of product requirements Inhouse assembly & testing of the whole device Possibility to relocate the volume production to our subsidiary in China

INNOVATIVE LASER BASED METROLOGY.OPTO-MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.

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PHOTONICS SOLUTIONS.CONVINCING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR IDEAS.

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SpaceModules for optical communication between satellitesModules for satellites for environmental monitoring

Laser technologyLaser systems for OLED displaysLaser expansion systems and beam guiding systems for the industry

High-precision optical components

Optical key components for highly specialized applications, e. g.

Cylindrical lensesAspherical lensesInterferometer mirrors

PHOTONICS SOLUTIONS.WE MAKE LIGHT WORK.

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Market characteristics, trendsSpace Data Highway – paradigm shift to optical communication in space is in progressData volume, availability and costs/bit are the drivers for the commercial Satcom marketThe importance of environmental monitoring from space is increasing

Our strengthsSuccessful participation in space projectsExperienced team of engineers Comprehensive production competence AIT clean rooms with ISO 5PM and QM systems according to ECSS standard

The solutionOptical systems and components with diffraction limited performance under conditions in spaceLightweight mirrors made of ceramics and Zerodur®

Realization of the highest requirements for a long-term error-free operation (more than ten years)

Your benefitsSpace qualified and certified technologies (space heritage)All services from one source (design, development, production)Commitment and quick decision-makingManufacturing sites in Germany and Switzerland

SPACE.PRECISION OPTICS AND SYSTEMS.

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Our strengthsProfound expertise in the handling and processing of fused quartz and glass-ceramicsOptical production processes can be scaled up to very large opticsAssembling of components and subsystems in clean roomsDesign of tailor-made measurement technology

Your benefitsOne-stop source – from concept to volume productionIntelligent project management guarantees competitive time-to-marketDecrease of the supplier base by professional SCM

LASER TECHNOLOGY.BEAM SHAPING FOR LASER SYSTEMS.

Market characteristics, trendsLaser based procedures replace conventionalproduction technologiesLaser based material processing enables high precision and speedMulti-kW and ultrashort pulse laser systemsrequire high-quality optics and mechanics

The solutionDevelopment and production of the entire system for laser beam conversionExtremely large cylindrical lenses and plane optics to secure long and homogenous line beamsPrecision components made of Zerodur® and SiSiC

Image: Coherent Inc.

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Market characteristics, trendsOptical technologies are the drivers of innovation for important fields of technology; optical components and systems are central to a number of technical products High-tech applications require high-precision and complexity of the optical components produced

Our strengthsStable, reliable and lean processesState-of-the-art production technologiesDevelopment of tailor-made, sophisticated measurement devices

The solutionHigh-precision optical components that substantially contribute to the entire system, e. g.: Cylindrical lenses and mirrors as well as plane optics with lengths of up to 2,000 mm Rotationally symmetric aspherical lenses and mirrors (with a diameter of up to 250 mm), off-axis aspheres and freeforms

Your benefitsOne-stop source – from concept to volume productionIntelligent project management guarantees competitive time-to-marketCompetitive prices on a global market

HIGH-PRECISION OPTICAL COMPONENTS. KEY COMPONENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATIONS.

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Semiconductor Industry

LithographyWafer handling3D IntegrationCoatingInspectionMetrology

MetrologyGeodesyPhotogrammetryIndustrial surveyingIndustrial metrology

Photonics SolutionsSpaceLaser technologyHigh-precision optical components

Medical TechnologyOphthalmologyDentistryEndoscopyLife Sciences

Technical GlassDisplay glass andglass touchassembliesGlass for devicesStructured surfaces

HOW DO WE OPERATE?ON A BROAD BASE. HIGHLY SPECIALIZED.

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HOW DO WE SECURE CONTINUOUS GROWTH?THROUGH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AND WITH OUR EMPLOYEES.

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Number of employees

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Internal services

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Apprentices & Students

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OUR ORGANIZATION.CLEAR FOCUS – FLAT HIERARCHIES.

SUPERVISORY BOARD

MANAGEMENT

BUSINESS UNITSSEMICONDUCTOR

INDUSTRY

BUSINESS UNITSMEDICAL

TECHNOLOGY

BUSINESS UNITSPHOTONICS SOLUTIONS

BUSINESS UNITMETROLOGY

BUSINESS UNITSTECHNICAL GLASS

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

OPERATIONSSERVICES SERVICES

Technical Glass Services

Photonics, Berlin

Photonics, Heerbrugg

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We help to accelerate your innovation and be first to market

An understanding of the topics, trends and drivers in your marketAn understanding of your product and your serviceAn understanding of your objective

Attractive solutions for your customers will increase your revenue and market share

Expertise to develop the most demanding components and assembliesTailor-made solutions that are ready for volume productionAn important contribution to the performance of your product

Assemblies reduce your complexity and risk in purchasingWorldwide sourcing guarantees a competitive price/ performance ratio

Worldwide network of capable suppliers: reliable and cost-conscious

You profit from a flaw-less production in the ramp up phase and on-time delivery of your products

The products supplied meet the highest quality requirementsCompetitive lead timesContinuous cost improvement Investments in the best employees, equipment and processes

You get a fast, reliable, flexible and competent partner

Family-run businessPursuit of long-term and partner-like business relationsInvestments in qualification and further training at all levelsFocus on financial stability

GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE THE BERLINER GLAS GROUP. AT LEAST FIVE.

CUSTOMER FOCUS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

NETWORK WITH STRONG PARTNERS

RELIABLE PRODUCTION

LONG-TERM ORIENTATION

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WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS TO GET TO THE TOP. AND TO REMAIN THERE.