One Strong Name. Three Specialized Divisions. Limitless Precision.
Welcome to Optimus Instruments. We are the leading niche player in high-tech testing solutions, process optimization, and calibration services across the Benelux, France, and the DACH region.
To offer our customers the ultimate combination of deep application knowledge and large-scale service, three industry pioneers—Rycobel, BAG MacBen, and Optimus—have joined forces under one unified banner.

Growing Smarter to Serve You Better
Our recent consolidation isn’t just about scale; it's about synergy. By bringing our specialized divisions together, we have standardized our processes to offer faster response times, highly integrated solutions, and deeper technical consulting.
What changes for you? Only the simplicity of your experience. You still get the same dedicated experts, trusted premium brands, and tailor-made setups you’ve always relied on, now backed by a robust international network.
Our divisions
To help you find exactly what you need, our expertise is organized into three distinct, specialized divisions. Select a division below to explore our tailored product lines.
Precision equipment for material characterization, packaging testing, and advanced surface optimization, including static electricity control.
We help you guarantee product quality and manufacturing efficiency from the surface to the core.
Read more on www.rycobel.com
High-quality laboratory and field testing equipment for concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, and steel applications.
We provide the robust instrumentation required to ensure the safety, durability, and compliance of your foundational materials.
Reead more on www.macben.eu
Premium glass reactors, thermoregulation systems, distillation units, and test equipment tailored for the chemical, petrochemical, life science and pharmaceutical sectors.
We provide the precise environmental control your critical reactions demand.
Read more on www.optimus.be
Our Shared Spine: European Lab Services (ELS)
No matter which division supports your equipment, your uptime and accuracy are guaranteed by European Lab Services (ELS)—the centralized service department within our group.
With a mobile team of certified multi-brand service engineers, ELS provides top-tier preventative maintenance, rapid repairs, and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration. We ensure your data remains completely beyond reproach so you stay audit-ready, always.
Key Metrics
- 20+ Certified Field Engineers
- 100% Multi-Brand Competence
- ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibrations