Press Release

At the Hannover Messe, ZEISS is showcasing data-driven technologies for the industry of the future

Technological Solutions for Automation and Digitalization in Industry

14 April 2026

Implementation of automation, digitalization, and rapid innovation cycles
Automated quality assurance and AI-powered data analysis
Advances in industry, semiconductor manufacturing, and research

Oberkochen, Germany | 14 April 2026 | ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

At Hannover Messe 2026, the technology company ZEISS will showcase solutions in the fields of quality assurance, microscopy and semiconductor technology that enable industrial companies to make their manufacturing processes more precise, efficient and sustainable.

“Industrial companies today are under enormous pressure to innovate and improve efficiency. Precise data, intelligent automation and AI-supported analytics are crucial to meeting these challenges,” says Dr. Marc Wawerla, Member of the Executive Board of the ZEISS Group and Head of ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research. “Modern metrology and connected quality data help companies bring innovation into industrial application faster.”

ZEISS is showcasing data-driven technologies for the industry of the future

As a global provider of industrial metrology and microscopy solutions, ZEISS supports companies worldwide in precisely controlling complex production processes, automating applications to increase efficiency and thereby ensuring reliable quality inspection at every stage of production. At Hannover Messe, the company will demonstrate how innovations in automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence help make industrial value chains more efficient and enable sustainable production strategies.

One focus is on the measurement and use of highly precise quality data throughout the entire product life cycle. These data form the basis for automated quality processes, digital twins and efficient production control. At the same time, ZEISS will show how AI-based analytics can evaluate large volumes of data from development and production processes, unlocking new potential for process optimization and greater efficiency.

In addition to solutions for industrial metrology, ZEISS will also demonstrate technologies at the trade fair that enable advances in semiconductor manufacturing, research institutions and other industrial applications. In doing so, the company underscores its role as an innovative technology leader and partner for key future topics in global industry.

At Hannover Messe, ZEISS will present solutions and application examples for mechanical engineering, automotive & NEV, the electronics industry, as well as aerospace and BioScience.

ZEISS at Hannover Messe 2026

20–24 April 2026
Hall 17 | Booth E04

PRESS CONTACT Bernd Balle ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling almost 12 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, and Consumer Markets (September 30, 2025).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces, and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world's leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses, and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare, and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company's significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS' technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 46,600 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 30 production facilities worldwide (September 30, 2025). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions. These include coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, microscopy systems for industrial quality assurance as well as metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering, plastics and medical technology industries. Innovative technologies such as 3D X-ray metrology for quality inspection round off the portfolio. In addition, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers a broad global spectrum of customer services with ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers close to its customers. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen. Production and development sites outside Germany are located in Minneapolis in the USA, Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.