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Innovations to Shape the Future

Segments of the ZEISS Group

The ZEISS Group is one of the world’s leading technology companies. It has an innovative portfolio that is geared toward attractive future-oriented markets in optics, precision mechanics and optoelectronics. For almost 180 years, the company has been shaping technological progress, advancing the world of optics with solutions from its four segments and meeting its customers’ needs.

Segments of the ZEISS Group

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

    Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

    • Semiconductor Manufacturing Optics
    • Semiconductor Mask Solutions
    • Process Control Solutions

    A large proportion of all microchips worldwide are produced using ZEISS technologies. As a technology leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology, we empower chip manufacturers all over the world. Our solutions enable even more powerful, energy-efficient and cost-effective microchips.

  • Industrial Quality & Research

    Industrial Quality & Research

    • Industrial Quality Solutions
    • Research Microscopy Solutions

    ZEISS ensures quality standards and enables scientific research wherever maximum precision is indispensable: with coordinate measuring machines, optical, multisensory systems and X-ray systems, microscope systems of high resolution and smart software for industrial quality assurance, as well as research and material inspection. ZEISS plays its part by ensuring that even the tiniest structures and processes become visible.

  • Medical Technology

    Medical Technology

    • Ophthalmology
    • Microsurgery

    ZEISS’ long-term goal is to make a lasting mark on ophthalmology and microsurgery. True to its pioneering spirit, the segment develops innovative technologies, digital solutions and specific applications for customers’ clinical workflows, enabling them to preserve people’s sight well into old age and fight brain tumors, for example.

  • ZEISS Consumer Markets

    Consumer Markets

    • Vision Care

    ZEISS is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of eyeglass lenses and ophthalmic instruments. With a clear focus on innovation and quality, ZEISS develops, produces and sells comprehensive solutions for the entire eyeglass value chain. ZEISS Vision Care is committed to protecting and improving people’s vision and offering innovative solutions for lifelong eye health.

At Home across the Globe

A great deal has happened since ZEISS opened its first branch outside Germany in London in 1893. Today, the ZEISS Group is represented in around 50 countries. Over 46,600 employees work at 30 production sites, over 60 sales and service sites, and around 40 research and development facilities worldwide. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany).
  • 13,000

    Around 13,000 patents worldwide

  • 46,600

    Worldwide around 46,600 employees

  • 7,300

    Around 7,300 employees in Research & Development worldwide

  • 834

    Worldwide around 834 trainees and students

  • 100

    More than 100 sites worldwide

Corporate governance

For ZEISS, acting lawfully and responsibly, and managing the company in a transparent manner that is focused on its long-term success are fundamental principles of its corporate policy.

With its corporate governance structure, ZEISS ensures that legal provisions, the Carl Zeiss Foundation statutes and the company’s internal directives are observed in line with compliance provisions.

The Code of Conduct is a core element of the compliance management system of the ZEISS Group. It summarizes the rudiments and principles of action that form the basis of responsible conduct. The Code of Conduct is binding upon all ZEISS employees and is published on the company’s website.