| Two perfect
partners: Schneider-Kreuznach possesses experience and
know-how in the professional domain. Moreover, Kodak
is well acquainted with the consumer area. Together we can
combine our strengths and take advantage of synergies.
Co-branding offers advantages for both sides. |
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| The early years |
| 1913 |
Foundation of the
company |
| 1914 |
Brandnames SYMMAR
and COMPONAR |
| 1915 |
Cinema lenses |
| 1926 |
TELE-XENAR |
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| Co-operation with KODAK
|
| 1934
up to
1969
|
Retina Type 117 + Xenar 3.5
/ 50
about 50 Retina Types with
SCHNEIDER-lenses
Retina S2 + Reomar 2.8 / 45
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Calculation
with self-developed
calculation and optimization programs |
| 1956 |
First computer - the legendary ZUSE 11
|
| today |
Computer aided optic design with
professional workstations, 3D - CAD and CAM |
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| Projects for
the NASA |
| 60ies |
Lunar orbiter mission |
| 1990 |
CINEGON 1.4 / 16 and 1.4 /
25 mm for
space shuttle |
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| 1997 |
Certification according to ISO 9001 |
| 2001 |
"Technical Achievement Award" for cinema
projection lenses SUPER-CINELUX |
| 2002 |
Starting again co-operation with
KODAK
VARIOGON*) 2.8 / 7 - 21 mm for
digital camera LS 443 |
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*) traditional brand name,
s. Archiv |
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