International Contact ZEISS International Products and Solutions Innovation and Technology About ZEISS Latest News Careers Home About ZEISS 175 years Challenge the Limits of Imagination Seeing beyond for 175 years Ever since ZEISS was founded 175 years ago, curiosity, passion and precision have been inspiring us, our customers and our partners. Together, we have succeeded time after time in opening up new perspectives, transforming major challenges into major opportunities and making the impossible possible. In spite of the many changes the world has seen over the past 175 years, one thing has stayed the same: together, we challenge the limits of our imagination. ZEISS Beyond Talks For 175 years, ZEISS has been asking “How can we challenge the limits of our imagination?” To celebrate this vision, ZEISS has partnered up with thought leaders and great minds from around the globe for the series "ZEISS Beyond Talks" where they speak about their work, visions, and how they are having a major impact on our world. ZEISS Beyond Talks – The Podcast "ZEISS Beyond Talks – The Podcast” takes you on a journey by capturing important milestones and by talking to leading scientists, renowned artists and ZEISS experts from around the world. All of them address the question: How can we challenge the limits of imagination? Listen ZEISS 175th Anniversary Celebration The digital ZEISS 175th Anniversary Celebration took place on the evening of November 16, 2021. The complete recording of the event can be found here - a unique look into the history and future of ZEISS. Watch the virtual event How the Past Enables the Future From microscopic idea to global technology leader: Carl Zeiss began challenging the limits of imagination with respect to physical laws when scientific research was still in its infancy. His vision is still with us today. ZEISS – an Internationally Leading Technology Enterprise 1846 founded by Carl Zeiss in Jena 100 locations in almost 50 countries 32000 employees worldwide Beyond imagination Since 175 years we challenge the limits of imagination ZEISS History at a Glance ZEISS Microscopy Image Contest 2021 ZEISS wins German Future Prize 2020 ZEISS at the Digital Summit 2020 ZEISS Museum of Optics What drives us As the pioneer of science in optics, we continue to challenge the limits of our imagination. With our passion for excellence we create value for our customers and inspire the world to see in new ways. Press Kit 175 years of ZEISS Corporate Responsibility We are ensuring sustainable development. All social media channels at ZEISS ZEISS International Career Press & Media Publisher Legal Notice Data Protection Tracking preferences