ZEISS is celebrating 100 years of business in the United States. Since Dec. 11, 1925, ZEISS has grown from a small branch in New York City into a multi-business organization with 30 locations nationwide. Over the last 100 years, the company has played a pivotal role in advancing research, healthcare, vision care, and manufacturing technologies that support daily life and cutting-edge science. Its U.S. presence now spans clinical, industrial, and consumer markets.
Advancing Vision Care for Patients
In vision care, ZEISS has marked several notable achievements:
- In 2018, ZEISS Vision became the first to apply sunglass-level UV protection to clear eyeglass lenses, blocking UV rays before they reach the eye.
- The company introduced ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV, a premium AR coating designed to enhance durability, clarity, and cleanability while offering a distinctive gold aesthetic.
- ZEISS eyeglass lenses now span single-vision, progressive, photochromic, and sun solutions.
Shaping Space, Science, and Storytelling
Over the last 100 years, the company has brought impressive innovations to many other areas, including research, healthcare, and manufacturing. Some of the highlights include:
- Space exploration, from the first images of Earth from the moon to development of the Mars rover.
- Winning multiple technical Oscar awards for lens technology enriching the art of filmmaking, and enabling new, creative ways to tell stories through images.
- Empowering new methods of scientific research and discovery, from lighting up tissue with fluorescent technology to creating 3D movies of live cells.
Looking Ahead to the Next Century
“Over my 27 years with ZEISS, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of our people, the transformative power of our innovations, and the enduring strength of our partnerships — all of which drive meaningful progress in enhancing human quality of life,” says Moosah Gulam, President of Carl Zeiss, Inc. “With the future in focus, we will continue to build our legacy in the U.S., advancing science and technology and inspiring future generations to see beyond.”