Founded in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries. The company delivers precision solutions across semiconductor manufacturing technology, medical technology, industrial quality solutions, research microscopy, consumer markets, and extended reality. Its products enable semiconductor manufacturers to produce microchips, support ophthalmology and microsurgery, and allow researchers to visualize the smallest structures.
ZEISS employs around 46,600 people and generates nearly 12 billion euros in annual revenue. The company invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development and maintains a global presence across 50 countries. Its work spans sectors including healthcare, energy, digitalization, and sustainability.
The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, which roots its operations in a commitment to responsibility and sustainable development. ZEISS is working toward carbon neutrality by 2024/25 and funds scientific research programs addressing challenges from aging societies to the circular economy.
