With over 38,000 employees and operations in nearly 50 countries, ZEISS offers a range of products and services in the fields of semiconductor manufacturing, industrial quality and research, medical technology, and consumer markets. Founded in 1846, the company is headquartered in Germany and is owned by the Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest science-focused foundations in Germany. ZEISS operates 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies, and 27 research and development facilities.