Zeiss is a German company that manufactures optical systems, industrial measuring instruments and medical devices. The company takes its name from one of its founders, the German optician Carl Zeiss (1816-1888).
It was founded in 1846 in Jena by Carl Zeiss, Ernst Karl Abbe and Otto Schott. As a result of the Second World War, the original company was split into two parts. Zeiss is one of the world market leaders and is the world champion in its segment.
Historical development:
The history of Carl Zeiss GmbH started in Jena before the Second World War, which at that time was the world's largest base for camera products. Zeiss Ikon was an important symbol of these many brands and manufacturers. After the war, Zeiss moved to Oberkochen (in southwestern Germany) and Braunschweig.
Since the 1990s, the Zeiss group of companies in Dresden and the surrounding area has spawned a number of new branches of technology, such as products for industrial automation. However, Zeiss remains a camera manufacturer and continues to produce Pentacon and Praktica as well as special-purpose lenses. Zeiss also owns the Contax brand and a number of other international brands.