ZEISS Extended Reality

Meet the vision experts.

Shaping the future of immersive technologies.

ZEISS is a global leader in precision optics, consistently advancing optical technologies and enhanced vision care around the world for over a century. With the emergence of extended reality (XR), we’re dedicated to innovating solutions that seamlessly integrate into immersive experiences. Incorporating the expertise of XR vision correction pioneer tooz technologies, we’re delivering cutting-edge prescription solutions for XR – so everyone can enjoy the potential of this innovative tech to its fullest.

Our Commitment to excellence.

At ZEISS, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled XR experience tailored to individual vision needs. Our focus is on delivering high-quality XR vision correction and services that add real value to consumers, empowering our XR partners to stand out and lead the category.

Where we come from.

Our journey towards vision excellence in XR and beyond.

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1846:

ZEISS was founded in 1846 and has over 175 years of experience in optics.
2009

ZEISS corporate research files founding patents for the technology platform.
2015

Carl Zeiss Smart Optics GmbH is founded.
2017

Deutsche Telekom & ZEISS announce their collaboration at MWC in Barcelona.
2018

Deutsche Telekom & ZEISS form tooz technologies GmbH to develop smart glasses for the consumer market.
2020

tooz launches its Developer Kit „tooz DevKit“ in China, followed by the EU and USA.
2022

tooz ESSNZ Berlin are the first smart glasses to provide individualized vision correction in a curved waveguide in compliance with medical standards.
2023

tooz is the first player in the market to provide prescription solutions for all kinds of smart glasses, AR, VR and XR devices, agnostic to any type of waveguide, lightguide or optical solution.
2024

Launch of ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro.
2025

The ZEISS Vision and tooz teams combine forces to launch the new XRX strategic business unit.
Future ambition

The undisputed RX choice for XR leaders, redefining clear vision for consumers around the world.

With the support of a comprehensive worldwide production network and over 200 distribution locations, we ensure our innovative solutions are accessible globally.

Global network

Germany Aalen

Mexico Tijuana

Hungary Mátészalka

Portugal Setúbal

China Guangzhou

India Bengaluru

Taking your vision to market.

Let ZEISS optical solutions power your XR business with precision, trust and global reach.

Meet the vision experts.

Shaping the future of immersive technologies.

Our Commitment to excellence.

Where we come from.

ZEISS was founded in 1846 and has over 175 years of experience in optics.

ZEISS corporate research files founding patents for the technology platform.

Carl Zeiss Smart Optics GmbH is founded.

Deutsche Telekom & ZEISS announce their collaboration at MWC in Barcelona.

Deutsche Telekom & ZEISS form tooz technologies GmbH to develop smart glasses for the consumer market.

tooz launches its Developer Kit „tooz DevKit“ in China, followed by the EU and USA.

tooz ESSNZ Berlin are the first smart glasses to provide individualized vision correction in a curved waveguide in compliance with medical standards.

tooz is the first player in the market to provide prescription solutions for all kinds of smart glasses, AR, VR and XR devices, agnostic to any type of waveguide, lightguide or optical solution.

Launch of ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro.

The ZEISS Vision and tooz teams combine forces to launch the new XRX strategic business unit.

The undisputed RX choice for XR leaders, redefining clear vision for consumers around the world.

Global network

Taking your vision to market.

Custom optical solutions for your devices.

Retail services your customers will love.

Interested in learning more?

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