ZEISS ACQUIRES GOM – CONFIRMING LEADERSHIP POSITION IN 3D OPTICAL DIGITAL DIGITAL

ZEISS is expanding its industrial measurement portfolio and securing its leadership position by acquiring GOM, a leading supplier of hardware and software for automated 3D coordinate measurement technology.

Both ZEISS and GOM have grown strongly over the years and have proven successful in the market. With the aim of further consolidating its leading technological position, especially in the field of optical digitizing systems, the combination of ZEISS and GOM as well as future joint innovations will create the foundation for shaping and penetrating new markets.

Dr. Michael Kaschke – Chairman & CEO of ZEISS said: “Our growth strategy clearly refers to the acquisition of highly innovative solutions, technologies and companies that can realize their full potential as part of the ZEISS Group.”

Combining the ZEISS product portfolio with 3D optical measurement technology from GOM has the potential to create new opportunities and expand market access for Industrial Research & Quality. GOM offers advanced solutions for surface digitization, which will strengthen ZEISS in this field. Dr. Jochen Peter, Member of the ZEISS Executive Board and Head of Industrial Research & Quality, explains: “With this acquisition, we are pursuing our goal of achieving a leading position in the digital sector. customers and users in both sectors will benefit from GOM and ZEISS’s strengths in software and hardware.”

“Becoming part of the ZEISS Group will open up new opportunities for GOM in the future, which will also positively impact the site in Braunschweig and our business partners. By pooling know-how By solving the processes and solutions of ZEISS and GOM, we can reach new customers” – said Dr. Detlef Winter, CEO of GOM.

Once the transaction is completed, GOM will become part of the ZEISS Industrial Quality & Research segment (2017/18 revenue: 1.549 billion euros). The legal form of GOM companies in Germany and abroad will not change, successful cooperation with global sales partners will continue. Subject to regulatory approval, the transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2019. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.