ZEISS

Is one of the world’s leading technology companies in the optical and optoelectronics industry. ZEISS shapes technological progress and proposes solutions for the continuous evolution of the world of optics and related sectors.

For its customers, ZEISS develops, manufactures and markets highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopes for life sciences and materials research, and medical solutions for diagnostics and therapy in ophthalmology and microsurgery. ZEISS is also a world leader in optical lithography, used for the production of semiconductor elements for the chip industry. ZEISS branded products such as spectacle lenses, photo lenses and binoculars are coveted worldwide and set new trends. ZEISS is divided into four business segments: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets.

Thanks to a strong brand and a portfolio oriented towards future fields such as digitization, health and Industry 4.0, ZEISS shapes technological progress and proposes solutions for the continuous evolution of the world of optics and related sectors. The success and continuous expansion of ZEISS’s technological and market leadership are based on constant and large investments in research and development.

The ZEISS Group originated from an optics and precision mechanics workshop, founded by Carl Zeiss in Jena (Thuringia) in 1846. Today the headquarters are in Oberkochen (Baden-Württemberg). The sole owner of the parent company, Carl Zeiss AG, is the Carl Zeiss Stiftung, one of the largest German foundations for the promotion of science.

ZEISS in Italy – Carl Zeiss S.p.A. and Carl Zeiss Vision Italia Spa

Carl Zeiss S.p.A. was born in Italy in 1948 as a subsidiary of the ZEISS Group. The current corporate structure is that of a S.p.A. with sole shareholder, with a nominal capital of 4 million euros.

The company purpose is the marketing of optical, precision mechanics and electronics products throughout the country, supported by a valid pre- and post-sales consultancy and assistance service. Today the company is based in the ultra-modern “La Forgiatura” campus, located in Via Varesina 162 in Milan. It employs over 200 collaborators and achieves an annual turnover of approximately 65 million euros. The company is divided into three strategic sectors:

Biomedical Technologies – Surgical and diagnostic technologies for the various medical disciplines

Research Microscopy Solutions – Technologies for research in the field of Life and Materials Sciences.

Industrial Quality Solutions – Cutting-edge measurement technologies for the management and control of industrial processes.