New recalibration laboratory for light measuring devices: SphereOptics now offers ILT service in Germany
Herrsching, 5 March 2026 – SphereOptics GmbH is expanding its range of services and, since the end of January, has been offering recalibration for light measuring devices from its partner International Light Technologies Inc. (ILT) in its own laboratory in Herrsching near Munich.
With the launch of its new calibration laboratory, SphereOptics now offers professional recalibration services for a wide range of light measurement devices, including spectrometers, spectroradiometers, radiometers, photometers, lux meters and UV meters. The service is available to companies throughout Europe and is performed in accordance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) guidelines. All calibrations are performed in accordance with ILT's original factory standards under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art calibration equipment, including monochromators, UV, VIS and IR light sources, photodetectors, lamps, filters and reflection standards. All reference devices are used exclusively for laboratory and comparative measurements to ensure maximum accuracy and NIST traceability.
The calibrations are NIST-traceable (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and thus meet international quality requirements. The underlying standards ensure that measurement data and calibration certificates are recognised worldwide and meet the requirements of demanding quality management systems. fachgerechte Durchführung optischer und elektrischer Rekalibrierungen der Geräte.
Service portfolio of the recalibration laboratory
Our on-site calibration services cover almost all ILT devices. Calibrations for third-party devices are available on request. Among other instruments, we recalibrate:
• Spectrometers
• Spectral radiometers
• Radiometers
• Photometers
• Lux meters
• UV measuring devices
Zeit- und Kostenersparnis für Kunden aus Deutschland und Europa
The operation of the calibration laboratory in Germany offers ILT customers decisive advantages:
• Reduced transport costs by eliminating shipping to the United States
• No customs fees and associated delays
• Significantly faster turnaround times through regional processing
• Personal service and technical support on site
• Recalibration requests via the online RMA form on the SphereOptics website
• Reminder service for upcoming recalibrations
• Coming soon: Loaner devices for the duration of recalibration
Contact: SphereOptics GmbH Gewerbestraße 13 82211 Herrsching, Germany
Tel.: +49 8152 9837890 E-Mail: [email protected] www.sphereoptics.de
ILT-Laboratory (Sales and Service) E-Mail: [email protected]
About SphereOptics Founded in 2003 and based in Herrsching near Munich, SphereOptics GmbH is a leading provider of specialised optical measurement equipment and services for photonics. The company develops and calibrates optical materials and standards for diffuse transmission and reflection and offers specialised measurement systems for light measurement technology and remote sensing. SphereOptics is ISO 9001 certified and accredited by DAkkS according to ISO 17025.
About International Light Technologies (ILT) International Light Technologies Inc. has been developing a wide range of products and solutions for light measurement, scientific and instrumental light sources, specialised and customised LED lighting solutions, and testing and calibration services for over 55 years. ILT is headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts, and has been part of Labsphere Inc. since 2024.