The Qioptiq Group is a unique, international network of optics companies addressing defence, industrial, medical, aerospace, scientific, projection and telecommunications markets with optical systems, modules, subassemblies and components. The Qioptiq Group comprises eight companies in five countries on three continents. With 2,300 employees and growing annual sales in excess of US$M335, Qioptiq is one of the major world players in optics.