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ZEISS Microscopy
ZEISS Microscopy is the world's only one-stop manufacturer of light, electron, X-ray and ion microscope systems and offers solutions for correlative microscopy. The portfolio comprises of products and services for life sciences, materials and industrial research, as well as education and clinical practice.
With its unique portfolio, constant innovations and strong partnerships, ZEISS Microscopy enables leading researchers to find answers to our society’s most pressing challenges and drive scientific discovery forward. A dedicated and well-trained sales force and a responsive service team enable customers to use their ZEISS microscopes to their full potential.
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History
A Microscopy Journey Through Time
ZEISS has been producing high-precision microscopes since the middle of the 19th century. From 1857 onwards, the simple models were followed by compound microscopes. Thanks to the work of scientist Ernst Abbe, microscopes have been based on theoretical calculations since 1872. This enabled the production of large numbers of microscopes to the same exceptional quality.
In addition to scientific applications, the microscopes came to be used for routine tasks in clinics, for checking materials, and for educational purposes. The development of microscopes kept advancing, resulting in new models with new technologies.
Milestones of ZEISS Microscopy
Nobel Prize Laureates
The Nobel Tradition Continues
Prominent scientists put their trust in ZEISS microscopes when conducting research. Robert Koch, who discovered the bacterium that causes tuberculosis in 1900, was just one of them.
To this very day, researchers from all over the world use light, electron/ion and X-ray microscopes from ZEISS to make even the smallest structures and processes visible. Their achievements have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Image source for all images of the Nobel Prize Laureates: The Nobel Foundation.

Locations and Subsidiaries
ZEISS Microscopy Around the World
The ZEISS Microscopy headquarter is located in Jena, Germany. Further production and development sites are in Cambridge (UK), Oberkochen (Germany), Munich (Germany), Dublin (USA) and Suzhou (China).
The strategic business unit has 24 sales and service organizations around the globe, and an international network of distribution partners. Additionally, eight ZEISS Microscopy Customer Centers worldwide provide demo sessions, training courses and user meetings on the most state-of-the-art microscope systems.
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ZEISS Microscopy

Vybhav Sinha
Head of Global Marketing Communications
Mail: press .microscopy @zeiss .com
Phone: +49 3641 64 -3949