ZEISS Group Company Profile

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Description

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Company Name

ZEISS Group

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Website

www.zeiss.com

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Established Date

1846

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Headquartered

Germany

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Market Position/ History

Founded in 1846 by Carl Zeiss in Jena, Germany, ZEISS began as a workshop for precision mechanics and optical instruments. With a growing focus on microscopes, Carl Zeiss expanded globally. In 1866, physicist Ernst Abbe joined and later co-founded the Carl Zeiss Foundation, guiding the company's scientific and social mission. ZEISS endured major global disruptions including both World Wars, the Great Depression, and the division and reunification of Germany. Post-WWII, the company was split into East (VEB Carl Zeiss Jena) and West (Oberkochen) branches, only reuniting after German reunification. Over the years, ZEISS evolved into a global leader in optics, pioneering innovations across microscopy, camera lenses, planetariums, lithography, and medical technology.

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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Manufacturing Location

Germany

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Ticker

ETR: AFX

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No. of Employees

46,485 employees as of 2024

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Competitors

EssilorLuxottica

Rodenstock

Nikon Lenswear

Safilo Group S.p.A

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CEO

Dr. Karl Lamprecht

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Information

Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH, Carl-Zeiss-Str. 4-54, 73447 Oberkochen, Germany

Tel: 1800 102 66 77

Product

Product Description

Single Vision lenses

General Product Benefits

Engineered for visual quality, aesthetics, and comfort.

Covers the full spectrum of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia).

All lenses include full UV protection as standard.

Available in multiple material options: Plastic (1.5–1.74), Trivex (1.53), and Polycarbonate (1.59).

Selection includes RX lenses and Finished Single Vision (FSV) stock lenses.

Wide availability of coating options: DuraVision Platinum, Chrome, BlueProtect, PhotoFusion X, AdaptiveSun, BlueGuard, Polarised, Tinted.

ZEISS RX Single Vision Lenses

SmartLife Series

SmartLife (Teens–Adults): Supports dynamic visual behavior with SmartView tech. Sharp, wide field vision across distances.

SmartLife Young (Ages 6+): Tailored for growing eyes; up to 60% wider fields of view vs. stock lenses.

SmartLife Individual 3: Individualised optics with SmartView 2.0 and Intelligence Augmented Design. Customised frame fit.

DriveSafe Series

DriveSafe Lenses: Designed for everyday use with enhanced vision in low light and night driving.

DriveSafe Individual: Adds personal fitting parameters and advanced 3D vision support.

EnergizeMe Series

Specially developed for contact lens wearers.

Reduces digital eye strain and refreshes tired eyes.

Innovative design enhances visual comfort after extended contact lens use.

Customised RX Lenses

Superb: Advanced freeform lenses for wide, sharp vision.

Individual: Tailor-made with wear position data; includes personal engraving.

Standard RX Lenses

ClearView RX: Freeform-designed RX lenses delivering better optics, thin profile, and wide prescription range.

Single Vision Sph: Spherical lenses for ametropia correction; ideal for lower prescriptions.

Single Vision AS: Aspheric design for flatter, thinner lenses, especially effective for higher prescriptions.

ZEISS Single Vision FSV Lenses (Stock Lenses)

ClearView FSV

Flat, thin and attractive with freeform design benefits in stock format.

Excellent optical clarity across the entire lens surface.

Broad index range: 1.5–1.74, Polycarbonate 1.59.

Standard FSV (SPH & AS)

Ideal for quick dispensing with proven ZEISS quality.

Optimised by lens power:

1.74/1.67 DuraVision Platinum – High prescriptions.

1.6 DuraVision Platinum – Medium prescriptions.

1.5 DuraVision Platinum – Low prescriptions.

Design Levels: Single Vision Optimisation

Standard (SPH): One-point optimisation; good for low prescriptions, but may cause peripheral blur.

Aspherical (AS): Five-parameter optimisation; flatter design with improved optics.

Double Aspherical (DAS): Nine-point atoric design; better clarity but with some peripheral blend.

Freeform: 700-point optimisation; best-in-class for visual clarity, aesthetics, and peripheral performance.

Digital lenses

ZEISS Digital SmartLife Lenses

Target users: Customers in their 30s and 40s who often switch between online and offline activities and may experience eye strain or fatigue by day’s end.

Technology: Incorporates ZEISS SmartView 2.0 technology, developed through applied research on modern lifestyles, visual behavior, and age-related needs.

Materials Available: Plastic 1.5, Plastic 1.59, Plastic 1.6, Plastic 1.67

Additions (Near Vision Support): +0.50, +0.75, +1.00, +1.25

ZEISS Digital SmartLife Individual 3 Lenses

Features: Customized to wearer’s individual parameters and visual needs, optimized for distance and near vision.

Technology: Combines SmartView® 2.0 and ZEISS Intelligence Augmented Design technology.

Materials Available: Plastic 1.5, Plastic 1.59, Plastic 1.6, Plastic 1.67

Additions: +0.50, +0.75, +1.00, +1.25

ZEISS Digital Light 2 Lenses

Designed for 35+ year-olds experiencing tired eyes or blurred near vision at day’s end.

Design: Moderate-soft design providing a medium field of clear vision with gradual blur in peripheral areas, allowing fast adaptation and clear vision at any distance.

ZEISS Digital Light 2 3Dve Lenses

For: People with demanding vision needs, tired eyes, and blurred near vision requiring accommodative support (+0.5D or +1.0D) in the lower lens area for relaxed reading.

Optimized for: Easy reading of digital devices.

Customization: Near zone location tailored to any frame with fitting heights from 13mm upwards.

Optical Performance: Superior to ZEISS Digital Light 2 3D due to individual anatomical adaptation and frame choice.

Materials Available: Plastic 1.50, 1.59, 1.60, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.50, +1.00

ZEISS Digital Light 2 3D Lenses

For: People with tired eyes and blurred near vision needing accommodative support (+0.50D or +1.00D) in the lower lens part for relaxed reading.

Designed for: Easy reading of digital devices.

Near Zone Location: Standard frames with fitting heights 14/16/18 mm (sizes S, M, L).

Materials Available: Plastic 1.50, 1.59, 1.60, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.50, +1.00

Progressive lenses

ZEISS SmartLife Progressive Lenses

ZEISS Progressive SmartLife Pure lenses

Designed for frequent head and eye movement, especially when using handheld devices on the go. Features ZEISS SmartView 2.0 technology.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.59, 1.6, 1.67

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive SmartLife Plus lenses

Custom-adapted to the wearer’s frame, with SmartView 2.0 technology.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.59, 1.6, 1.67, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive SmartLife Superb lenses

Individualized lenses precisely adapted to the customer’s frame and facial anatomy, incorporating SmartView 2.0 technology.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.59, 1.6, 1.67, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive SmartLife Individual 3 lenses

Highly personalized lenses tailored to frame, anatomy, and dynamic viewing needs. Combines SmartView 2.0 with ZEISS Intelligence Augmented Design technology.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.59, 1.6, 1.67, 1.74, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 Lenses

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 3Dve lenses

For demanding vision needs and clear close-up reading (+0.75 ADD or more). Custom near zone placement for frames with fitting heights from 13mm upward. Enhanced optical performance through individual anatomy adaptation.

Materials: Plastic 1.50, 1.53, 1.59, 1.60, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 3Dv lensessolution

For those needing clear near and far vision (+0.75 ADD or more), with near zone customization for frames 13mm+ fitting height and improved intermediate/near viewing compared to standard 3D lenses.

Materials: Plastic 1.50, 1.53, 1.59, 1.60, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 3D lenses

For customers needing near correction (+0.75 ADD or more) with near zone designed for standard frames (fitting heights 14/16/18mm). Larger near field of view than the Light 2 D lenses.

Materials: Plastic 1.50, 1.53, 1.59, 1.60, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 D lenses

For customers requiring near correction (+0.75 ADD or more) with near zone for standard frames (fitting heights 14/18mm).

Materials: Plastic 1.50, 1.53, 1.59, 1.60, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Precision Lenses

ZEISS Progressive Precision Pure lenses

Fast focusing, excellent dynamic vision, ideal for various media use from near reading to distance.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Precision Plus lenses

Sharp vision at any distance, suitable for all frames with quick adaptation.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Precision Superb lenses

Enhanced vision solutions adapted to unique facial anatomy for maximum performance.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive Individual 2 lenses

Tailor-made lenses for natural vision aligned with unique lifestyle and needs.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, Glass 1.6

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive DriveSafe Lenses

ZEISS Progressive DriveSafe lenses

Incorporates DriveSafe technology with special coating to reduce night glare and enhance vision of road and mirrors.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive DriveSafe Individual lenses

All benefits of DriveSafe lenses plus full individual customization.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

ZEISS Progressive EnergizeMe Lenses

ZEISS Progressive EnergizeMe lenses

First lenses aimed at relaxing and refreshing eyes after contact lens wear, reducing digital eye strain.

Materials: Plastic 1.5, 1.6, 1.67, 1.74

Additions: +0.75D to +3.50D

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Latest News

April 2025

ZEISS Expands Premium Lens Portfolio in India with Launch of DuraVision Gold UV Coating

ZEISS launched its latest premium innovation in India — the ZEISS DuraVision Gold UV lens coating. This new offering brings enhanced cleanability, superior durability, and exceptional visual clarity to ZEISS's coating lineup, while introducing a subtle golden reflex for a sophisticated appearance.