Who We Are
Our History
Italian Precision and Surgeon-Driven Innovation Advancing Ophthalmic Outcomes Worldwide
1932
Foundation
Austrian technician Edoardo Janach moves to Como, Italy to represent Grieshaber (Schaffhausen) and founds E. Janach as a workshop for bespoke ophthalmic instruments.1950
First factory
Opens purpose-built factory outside Como; introduces serial production of reusable stainless-steel forceps.1980-82
New Management
Edoardo Janach passes away; control goes to his son Hermann Janach.1990
Consolidation
Antonello Spinnato scales up CNC machining and sets up a formal R&D unit. Launches micro-incision cataract sets, capsulorhexis forceps and the “Janach PreCal” diamond knife series; begins OEM supply to Alcon.2000-04
New Markets
E. Janach developes a new marketing strategy for the International Markets and introduces a Quality sistem upgrade.2010
New R&D unit
Janach goes disposable in 2023 and continues to innovate (e.g. DMEK set, disposable big bubble set, suction disposable donor punch)2022
New facility
New facility, self powered, energy saving photovoltaic system"Nearly a century of Italian precision instruments empowering ophthalmologists to deliver safer, faster, predictable care.
Almost a century of Italian-made precision for eye surger
Since 1932, Janach has been dedicated to designing, prototyping, and manufacturing both single-use and reusable instruments that empower ophthalmologists to achieve safer, faster, and more predictable surgical outcomes.Rooted in Italy’s tradition of craftsmanship and engineering excellence, Janach thrives inside the operating room — working hand-in-hand with leading surgeons to co-create tools that simplify and enhance modern corneal, cataract, and retinal procedures.From the meticulously engineered 10 mm calibrated DMEK punch to the latest generation of pre-loaded IOL injectors, every Janach instrument reflects decades of expertise, continuous innovation, and an unwavering commitment to improving patient care worldwide.
End-to-end value chain couples manufacturing excellence with agile prototyping, to fuel continuous ophthalmic innovation
Resources
Nearly 100 years of experience in opthalmology
Skilled technicians partnering with KOLs and living in the Operating Room
Research & Development
Innovative approach to product development
Design and co-created with doctors, prototyping in house
Regulatory & Quality processes
Manufacturing
Made in Italy
ISO 13485 certified