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Corporate History
The workshop for precision mechanics and optics opened by Carl Zeiss in Jena in 1846 already enjoyed a sustained period of prosperity during its early years. On the basis of Ernst Abbe’s outstanding scientific achievements, a global player in the field of optics gradually evolved. This period of success continued for a century.
The enforced partition of Germany as a result of World War II led to two Zeiss companies, one in the West and one in the East. With the political changes taking place in the former East Germany in 1989/90, the two competitors reunited to form a single company in 1990. Reunited, Carl Zeiss became stronger than ever before in its eventful history. Today, the company looks to the future with optimism and anticipation.
At a glance
The history of the company Carl Zeiss began in a small workshop and has led to its current status as a global player in the optical industry.
20 years of reunification
Trace the events that occurred between Jena (East Germany) and Oberkochen (West Germany) from 1989 until now.
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