ZEISS is an international technology enterprise founded in 1846 that designs and manufactures optical and optoelectronic products and solutions. With around 46,600 employees across 50 countries and annual revenue of nearly 12 billion euros, the company serves multiple sectors: semiconductor manufacturing, medical technology, research microscopy, industrial quality assurance, consumer markets, and extended reality.
The company's portfolio spans equipment enabling microchip production, ophthalmology and microsurgery instruments, research microscopes for visualizing cellular structures, quality-control systems for industrial manufacturing, optical consumer products, and emerging extended reality applications. ZEISS invests 15% of its revenue directly into research and development, reflecting a sustained commitment to technological advancement across its domains.
ZEISS is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, a structure that has shaped its long-term focus on scientific innovation and sustainable development. The company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2024–25 and supports research programmes addressing challenges from ageing populations to circular economy principles. Its operations span healthcare, manufacturing, academic research, and consumer industries worldwide.
