HEINE Optotechnik is a manufacturer of medical diagnostic instruments and is based in Gilching, near Munich, Germany.

[1] The company specializes in otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, dermatoscopes, binocular loupes, laryngoscopes, stethoscopes, proctological instruments, fiber-optic examination lights and hand-held slit lamps.

Therefore, he improvised and used commodities that were available during the post-war turmoil to make the first diagnostic instrument: empty and thus sustainably recyclable cartridge cases.

[4] HEINE has installed and maintains a documented quality system, which meet the international standards DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 13485 and the European Medical Device Regulations MDD 93/ 42 EEC.

[6] HEINE signed the UN Global Compact and implements the UN's Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and corruption prevention.