For over 70 years, LIEDER GmbH has been dedicated to making the microscopic world accessible for education. What began as a small laboratory initiative has developed into an internationally recognised provider of biological teaching materials, supporting schools, universities, and training institutions worldwide.
At the centre of this development stands Johannes Lieder, whose vision and dedication shaped the company from its earliest days. After gaining laboratory experience in Leipzig and working as an independent laboratory manager, he moved to Ludwigsburg in 1953. In 1955, he founded LIEDER, laying the groundwork through careful preparation — acquiring equipment, defining a product range, and establishing a clear focus on quality and customer-specific solutions.
From Laboratory Craftsmanship to Global Reach
From the beginning, LIEDER focused on the precise production of microscopic preparations tailored to educational needs. This required not only scientific expertise, but also a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Over the years, the company expanded its portfolio significantly:
- more than 2,500 different microscope slides
- an additional programme of 3,000 micro slides based on original photographs
- exports to over 60 countries worldwide
With a growing team of specialists and continuous development of its product range, LIEDER established itself as a reliable partner in biology education across generations.nts can focus on analysis rather than troubleshooting unclear specimens.
Products Supporting Real Understanding
Today, LIEDER continues to provide microscopic preparations and teaching materials designed to support clear and structured learning in life sciences.
These solutions enable:
- precise visualisation of biological structures
- hands-on learning in classrooms and laboratories
- consistent and reliable teaching outcomes
By combining decades of experience with ongoing refinement, LIEDER ensures that its materials remain relevant to modern educational requirements.
Continuity and Commitment
The story of LIEDER is closely linked to the life and work of its founder, Johannes Lieder. The company itself was among the early members of Worlddidac, reflecting a long-standing commitment to quality in educational resources and international collaboration.
This commitment continues to shape LIEDER’s direction today. Its development is built on continuity—combining technical expertise, educational understanding, and a long-term perspective. Alongside its international activities, LIEDER has maintained a strong internal culture, reflected in its dedicated team and long-standing traditions.
As education continues to evolve, LIEDER remains focused on its core strength: providing reliable, precise, and well-designed teaching materials that support learning in practice.
About Johannes Lieder GmbH & Co KG
LABORATORY OF PREPARED MICROSCOPE SLIDES PUBLISHERS OF DIDACTIC MATERIAL FOR BIOLOGY
LIEDER is a leading manufacturer of teaching aids for schools/universities and education, including prepared microscope slides, didactic material for teaching science/biology and multimedia packages. Since the company’s foundation in 1955, LIEDER microscope slides have been produced in PREMIUM quality and made exclusively in our Ludwigsburg laboratories under scientific management. Individual schools, universities, and scientific institutions worldwide use our products. The high quality of our microscope slides “MADE IN GERMANY” is very recognised by our customers.
Article Submitted By:
Patricia Lieder
JOHANNES LIEDER GmbH & Co. KG
