History and Approach
Beck Optronic Solutions is a long established precision engineering company operating with full ownership of the development lifecycle, from optical design through to production manufacture, and final test. Quality has remained central throughout more than 180 years of history, with finished systems subject to defined verification and validation processes.
From our facility at Hemel Hempstead site our team manage projects from initial concept and optical design through to manufacture, assembly, test, and ongoing programme support.
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1839
Founded by J. H. Beck.
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1895
Incorporated as a limited company.
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1964
Development and manufacture of microscopes, medical and biological instrumentation.
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1990
Development and manufacture of microscopes, medical and biological instrumentation.
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2010
Davin Optronics Ltd acquired by Optronic Investments.
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2014
Beck Optronic Solutions acquires intellectual property, stock and selected assets of Davin Optronics, with key technical staff transferring to Beck.
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2015
Relocation to the current Hemel Hempstead facility completed.
Engineering Approach
Beck Optronic Solutions applies structured engineering and manufacturing processes across the full development lifecycle, from concept through to production and test. Technical oversight, documentation control, and verification discipline are embedded within programme delivery to ensure repeatable performance.
Core elements of the company’s approach include:
- End‑to‑end lifecycle ownership from optical design to final test.
- Defined design reviews and tolerance management.
- Documentation, and revision control management throughout programme lifecycles.
- Precision optical assembly within a Class 10,000 cleanroom environment.
- Ongoing investment in tooling, instrumentation, and facility capability.
- Operation under an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System.