JENA, Germany, Dec. 25 -- JENOPTIK Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH has expanded its sensor technology capacities, acquiring a majority of Jena-Optronik GmbH as of Jan. 1, 2003. Jena-Optronik primarily develops and produces optical and optoelectronic sensors for aerospace applications. ASTRIUM GmbH and JENOPTIK Laser, Optik, Systeme GmbH -- joint owners of Jena-Optronik -- said they will shift the proportion of their respective stakes in the company. 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