Ruag's lithography division becomes part of Zeiss SMT
December 03, 2024
It was back in September this year that Zeiss SMT (Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology) announced that it was acquiring Ruag International's Lithography Division – a deal that has now been completed.
Zeiss opens semiconductor applications lab in Dresden
October 10, 2024
Zeiss has recently opened the Zeiss Microscopy semiconductor applications lab in Dresden, a new facility dedicated to addressing physical analysis challenges and pushing the limits of nanoscale analysis with the Zeiss Crossbeam focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM).
Zeiss's chip sales pass EUR 2 billion for the first time
May 23, 2024
Optics giant Zeiss has reported a record-breaking half-yearly performance by its semiconductor division.
Samsung expands partnership with ZEISS to boost memory tech
April 29, 2024
Samsung Electronics and imaging specialist ZEISS Group have agreed to deepen their collaboration in a move to achieve better yields and performance in next-generation memory chips.
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Complete Liquidation of AURORA Lichtwerke Lamp Manufacturing Plant in Eichstätt, Germany
Maynards Europe in conjunction with Gordon Brothers was appointed by renown lamp manufacturing company Aurora, formerly part of Osram/Ledvance, to make available for sale by private treaty and online auction the complete production and facility equipment of their former manufacturing site in Eichstätt, Germany. Over 2000 items to offer including complete lamp production lines, complete SMT workshops, R&D and maintenance departments as well as general factory supplies and office equipment.
Zeiss opens new spare parts hub in Taiwan
October 31, 2023
Back in September, Zeiss officially opened its new Asian spare parts hub in Taoyuan, Taiwan for Zeiss Semiconductor Mask Solutions (SMS).
Zeiss expands its R&D site in Rossdorf
April 18, 2023
The optics and optoelectronics specialist is investing over EUR 20 million to expand its site in Rossdorf, Germany with 300 square meters with new cleanrooms.
Zeiss expands with new multifunctional factory in Wetzlar
April 12, 2023
Zeiss has broken ground on a new expansion. In Wetzlar, Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) will soon have an additional 12,000 square meters available for the development and manufacturing of lithography optics for global microchip production.
Smartphone camera module output to grow to 4.62 billion Units in 2023
March 16, 2023
Falling global smartphone production brought about by high inflation and China’s COVID policies resulted in only 4.46 billion camera modules being manufactured in 2022. However, as the global economy is slowly set to stabilize in 2023, smartphone production is also projected to rise by 0.9%.
Zeiss to acquire Polish 3D inspection specialist
January 13, 2023
German optics and optoelectronics company Zeiss, announces that is acquiring Lenso Sp. z o.o. as it looks to strengthen market access and industry expertise in 3D metrology and inspection solutions in Poland.
Zeiss expands with additional plant in Germany
November 03, 2022
ZEISS is building a new multifunctional factory in Dillfeld, Wetzlar, (Germany) in addition to the existing SMT site in Wetzlar. With the expansion, an increase in the workforce is also planned.
ZEISS opens new Quality Excellence Center in Michigan
October 20, 2022
ZEISS has officially unveiled its new site near Detroit. The new facility for the Industrial Quality and Research (IQR) segment of ZEISS, is represented in the USA by Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC.
ZEISS expands its presence in Hungary
May 26, 2022
With the acquisition of software development company ETEO Software Factory – based in Miskolc and Budapest, Hungary – ZEISS Digital Innovation (ZDI) is setting course for further growth.
Capture 3D is now a part of the ZEISS Group
October 12, 2021
ZEISS has confirmed that the acquisition of Capture 3D, a US partner for GOM 3D non-contact measuring solutions, has been concluded successfully.
ZEISS to acquire Capture 3D
May 12, 2021
Zeiss plans to expand its national coverage in the US for its Industrial Quality & Research segment by acquiring Santa Ana, California-based Capture 3D, a US partner for GOM 3D non-contact measuring solutions.
Zeiss opens US high-tech centre in the Bay Area
April 01, 2021
Optics and optoelectronics technology company Zeiss has completed the construction of its new R&D, production, sales and customer service site in the San Francisco Bay Area.
ZEISS acquires majority stake in arivis AG
December 11, 2020
ZEISS is expanding its imaging technology capabilities with 3D and big image data software by acquiring a majority stake in the imaging business of arivis.
Atlas Copco has acquired the technology and operating assets of iTrap
August 04, 2020
The Swedish company has acquired a technology for process diagnostics and control in the semiconductor industry.
Nanoscribe opens new Microfabrication Experience Center
July 23, 2020
The Microfabrication Experience Center at Nanoscribe’s headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany is opening its doors these days.
New head of Zeiss Research Microscopy Solutions
October 21, 2019
Effective 1 October 2019, Dr. Michael Albiez became Head of the Research Microscopy Solutions strategic business unit (RMS SBU) at Zeiss and, with this appointment, a member of the management team for the Zeiss Industrial Quality & Research (IQR) segment. He has also been appointed Managing Director of Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH.
ZEISS and Senorics establish partnership
October 10, 2019
ZEISS’ investment in Senorics marks the start of a technology collaboration with the sensorics startup based in Dresden, Germany.
UltraSoC with appointments in Asia and USA
August 08, 2019
UltraSoC has made two appointments as part of its global expansion, with Lisa Yang joining the team as Vice President of Sales for Asia; and US-based Jean Min taking the role of Senior Customer Solutions Architect.
GOM joins the ZEISS Group
June 21, 2019
ZEISS has confirmed that the acquisition of GOM, a provider of hardware and software for automated 3D coordinate measuring technology, has been concluded successfully.
ZEISS acquires GOM
April 12, 2019
ZEISS is expanding the industrial metrology and quality assurance portfolio of its Industrial Quality & Research segment by acquiring GOM, a leading provider of hardware and software for automated 3D coordinate measuring technology.
ZEISS opens new quality excellence centre in California
February 25, 2019
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions opens a brand new facility for metrology services in Lake Forest, California near Los Angeles.
Nikon, ASML and Carl Zeiss bury the hatchet
January 23, 2019
Nikon, ASML and Carl Zeiss have signed a Memorandum of Understanding relating to a comprehensive settlement of all legal proceedings over patents for lithography equipment and digital cameras.
ZEISS invest in LiDAR company Bridger Photonics
January 02, 2019
Bridger Photonics, Inc., a Montana-based company founded in 2006, providing precision LiDAR solutions to enable new capabilities and improved efficiency for industrial sensor applications, closed its Series A funding round in November 2018 where ZEISS was the sole minority investor of the round.
Nanoscribe opens subsidiary in Shanghai
September 14, 2018
With the opening of Nanoscribe China Co. Ltd., Nanoscribe strives to strengthen its sales activities in China, reinforce existing business relationships, and further expand customer services across the entire APAC region.
Zeiss invests in in machinery for semiconductor segment
August 21, 2018
For decades, the Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) business group has been producing illumination systems for lithography optics in Wetzlar for use in semiconductor manufacturing. And now, with the sustained high demand in the SMT segment, Zeiss has invested in machinery for optical production in Wetzlar.
New CFOs for Carl Zeiss and Carl Zeiss Meditec
July 13, 2018
Effective 1 October 2018, Dr. Christian Müller will become CFO of Carl Zeiss AG. He will succeed Thomas Spitzenpfeil who will leave the company. Müller has been CFO of Carl Zeiss Meditec since 2009. He joined the Zeiss Group in 2002 as Head of Corporate Auditing and Risk Management.
Jabil expands in Israel – opens innovation centre
May 24, 2018
Green Point, a division of Jabil, has opened its new 2'000 square meter Optics Technology Innovation Centre in Haifa, Israel. This development and manufacturing centre will provide the Israel tech community with additional opportunities in computational cameras, projection systems and combined solutions.
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