Magazine | Wetzlar-Network

Courage, pioneering spirit, and innovative strength

On September 25, 2025, OptoTech celebrated its 40th anniversary. It was the starting signal for a year of celebrations in which the company looks back with pride and forward with optimism. We spoke with company founder Roland Mandler and the two managing directors, Dr. Stefan Seifried and Jens Schäfer.

Wetzlar Network

15 Years of Wetzlar Network

The Wetzlar Network is one of the most successful industry clusters in Hesse and the whole German Republic. On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, Dr. Andreas Viertelhausen, Dr. Carsten Ott, and Ralf Niggemann talk about the characteristic features of the network and the economic region.

Leica Camera

Dr. Ronny Fritsche

Dr. Ronny Fritsche is new Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Leica Camera AG.

Leica Camera

Geschenke zum Jubiläum

The beginning of Leica’s anniversary year was marked by a splendid opening. In our interview, Karin Rehn-Kaufmann reveals what is particularly dear to her heart and what else is to come in this year.

YKP Optics

Zubeyde Yuksek

3 Questions answered by Zubeyde Yuksek, CEO of YKP Optics.

OptoTech Optikmaschinen

Dr. Stefan Seifried

3 questions answered by Dr. Stefan Seifried, Managing Director of OptoTech Optikmaschinen GmbH in Wettenberg.

Bosch Home Comfort Group

Standortfragen

In this interview, the new site director of Bosch Home Comfort Group in Wetzlar, Dr. Rainer Ortmann, reflects on current challenges, plans for the future and his ties to the region.

Wetzlar Network

Annemarie Roventa

Annemarie Roventa from the Sparkasse Wetzlar is new treasurer of the Wetzlar Network.

konzeptpark

Keep It Simple!

In their private lives, many people take digitization for granted. In companies, however, people occasionally struggle with it. The company konzeptpark GmbH makes it easier for them. In our interview, managing director Markus Karen explains how they proceed and succeed.