Etronika was founded in 2002 as a result of the merger of two companies: Etronic, specialising in electronics, and Optonika Plus, operating in the field of optics and optoelectronics.

Etronika powstała w 2002 roku w wyniku połączenia dwóch firm: Etronic, specjalizującej się w elektronice oraz Optonika Plus, działającej w obszarze optyki i optoelektroniki.

This combination resulted from the previous cooperation of both companies on projects related to night vision or laser rangefinders. Complementary experiences and collaboration allowed for our rapid development. Initially, the offices and production workshops were located in Warsaw’s Praga district, on Mińska Street. We dealt with the design and construction of sets for shooting small arms and control and judging devices. In cooperation with PZO, we modified the sighting and observation equipment used in the Polish Army: PPN-3, NSP-3 and NSPU night vision sights were passivated, and night vision periscopes were used on combat vehicles. In 2004, we obtained a license to manufacture and trade in products for military and police purposes. The first significant order was the design and construction of the PWWC-N1 initial target indication periscope as part of the modernisation of the ZSU-23-4 Szyłka set for OBR SM Tarnów.

Further cooperation resulted in the commissioning of the development and production of a set of aiming optoelectronic sensors for the Biała project, including a laser rangefinder, a varifocal TV camera and a thermal imaging camera. The start of serial production of a set of sensors for Biała in 2005 was the beginning of our adventure with thermal imaging. The experience gained allowed us to start working on integrated optoelectronic heads. The following years brought us cooperation with such companies and institutions as PIAP, Border Guard and other uniformed services, as well as scientific and research institutions. The larger projects in which we have participated include works related to the project of the PPZR Piorun anti-aircraft system and the M120 Rak self-propelled mortar. We have prepared the GR-D day sight and GR-T thermal imaging sight for Piorun and the ZIG-T-2 optoelectronic sighting head for Rak. To this day, GR-D and ZIG-T-2 sights remain in serial production. In parallel, we worked on universal thermal imaging sights, resulting in the UCT-1 family of sights and then the UCT-2. We have also developed unique solutions combining the functions of a day sight and a thermal imaging sight: Acrab and its upgrade: UCM-1 Mizar. Since 2011, we have started work on long-range vision systems based on cooled thermal imaging cameras and special zoom lenses of our design. Our warheads were, among others, on PZR Newa. In 2018, we developed an optoelectronic head with a cooled high-resolution thermal imaging camera. Since 2011, we have implemented quality management systems following ISO9001 and AQAP2110. They confirm that we meet the relevant requirements for designing, manufacturing and marketing products and technology for military or police purposes in the field of optical, optoelectronic and electronic devices. We have a measurement laboratory that allows us to verify the correctness of device designs, control serial production and finally check the device’s climatic and mechanical strength. Strength checks are carried out in accordance with defence standards from NO-06-A101 to NO-06-A108.