ZEISS Summit in Berlin Showcases AI and Automation Innovations for the Future of Manufacturing

ZEISS Summit in Berlin Showcases AI and Automation Innovations for the Future of Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS hosted its first-ever “Quality Innovation Summit” in Berlin, bringing together 2,000 industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss advancements in metrology, AI, automation, and digitalization. Over three days, participants engaged in panel discussions, explored cutting-edge technologies in quality assurance, and exchanged ideas on tackling current challenges in global manufacturing. The event featured speakers from top companies like Siemens and Mercedes-Benz and showcased innovations such as AI-driven battery inspections and airplane blade measurement systems, all aimed at driving efficiency and sustainability. The summit also facilitated key networking opportunities and highlighted ZEISS’s commitment to shaping the future of manufacturing.

(PRESS RELEASE) OBERKOCHEN, 25-Oct-2024— /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS recently hosted the groundbreaking “ZEISS Quality Innovation Summit” in Berlin, bringing together 2,000 industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers from around the globe to discuss the future of metrology and manufacturing. Over three days, participants explored the latest advancements in quality assurance, AI, automation, digitalization, and decarbonization, while exchanging insights on how to leverage these innovations to address today’s industrial challenges.

Under the theme “The Future of Metrology,” the summit featured more than 50 keynote speakers from top global companies, including Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, GE Appliances, Foxconn, and Hitachi Energy. These industry leaders provided valuable insights into how emerging technologies can drive efficiency and meet evolving quality demands. Attendees were also given the opportunity to engage in panel discussions, where strategies to enhance production through AI and automation were discussed.

One of the summit’s key attractions was the 9,000-square-meter exhibition area at the iconic Funkhaus, where cutting-edge metrology solutions were on display. Highlights included AI-powered quality assurance systems, automated battery inspections for electric vehicles, and advanced blade measurement technology to enhance airplane efficiency. These demonstrations showcased ZEISS’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation, offering real-world solutions that address critical industry trends.

The summit also facilitated significant networking opportunities, enabling participants to form strategic partnerships that could shape the future of global manufacturing. ZEISS’s role as a trusted partner in this space was underscored throughout the event, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering technological solutions that ensure quality assurance remains at the forefront of industrial progress.

ZEISS continues to lead the charge in the metrology sector, aligning with the latest technological developments to meet both current and future manufacturing needs. For further information on this event and upcoming initiatives, visit the ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions website.

About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023).

For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.

With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS’ technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.

With over 44,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, 35 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (status: 31 March 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.

Further information at www.zeiss.com

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is a leading manufacturer of multidimensional metrology solutions. These include coordinate measuring machines, optical and multisensor systems, microscopy systems for industrial quality assurance as well as metrology software for the automotive, aircraft, mechanical engineering, plastics and medical technology industries. Innovative technologies such as 3D X-ray metrology for quality inspection round off the portfolio. In addition, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions offers a broad global spectrum of customer services with ZEISS Quality Excellence Centers close to its customers. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen. Production and development sites outside Germany are located in Minneapolis in the USA, Shanghai (China) and Bangalore (India). ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.

Media Contact:

Bernd Balle
ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions
Tel: +49 7364 20 8148
email: bernd.balle@zeiss.com

SOURCE: ZEISS