Thuringian Photonik industry defies crises: 2050 new jobs until 2026!

Thuringian Photonik industry defies crises: 2050 new jobs until 2026!

Jena, Deutschland - The economy in Germany is under pressure. In particular, the medium -sized companies feel that always struggles with topics such as order, high costs and overwhelming bureaucracy. The situation is no different in Thuringia. Current reports from Thuringia24 show that uncertainty in many regions dampens the mood. But in the middle of these challenges there is also positive news: The photonics industry in Thuringia has big plans and announces strong new hires.

New positions in the photonics industry

by the end of 2026, a total of 2,050 new employees are to be hired as part of the expansion, as Thuringia24 reports. It is particularly positive that 500 of these places are folds due to age exits, while the rest includes new positions. Around 650 places are still open in Thuringia, especially in the areas of research, manufacturing, electronics and IT. It turns out that recruitment of engineers is a major challenge, while the demand for commercial professions is stable.

Thuringia's innovative strength remains unbroken even in difficult economic times. Companies in the photonics industry continue to invest heavily in research and development. The expenditure in this area is expected to exceed a record of 600 million euros in 2024. These investments are crucial for the growth and competitiveness of the industry, which generates around four billion euros annually, especially in cities such as Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis.

technological focus and unique selling point

The Thuringian photonics industry is characterized by a wide range of technology. According to information from photonicsreport.optonet.info, the location has a recognized unique selling point in Germany and at the international level. There are no comparable locations with a similar density at companies in areas such as optics and mechanics, measurement technology and sensors, laser technology and optoelectronics. These companies cover all areas of photonics relevant to value, which makes the region become an important location.

• optics and mechanics
• measurement technology and sensors
• laser technology
• optoelectronics

However, the industry is not only active locally, but also shows strong growth in the global market. According to a study by Tematys on behalf of Spectaris, the market for laser sources will increase to a whopping 26.8 billion euros by 2027. This forecast proves the high demand from various industries and consumers according to innovative systems and components. Areas such as material processing, sensors, communication and defense are particularly badly affected.

Overall, it can be seen that the photonics industry in Thuringia has taken a successful path despite the tense economic situation. The combination of innovation, massive investments and the creation of new jobs brings a breath of fresh air to the economy of the federal state and is optimistic about the coming years.