ZEISS Academic Program

Measuring technology in education

What is ZEISS Academic Program (ZAP)?

ZEISS has recognized the importance of supporting education since the establishment of the Carl Zeiss Foundation in 1889. With the precision required in today's manufacturing processes, understanding the interpretation of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) symbols and effectively determining inspection methods that align with design specifications is crucial for students before entering the workplace.

ZEISS Academic Program has developed advanced 3D metrology simulation programs and GD&T interpretation courses that adhere to international standards such as ISO 1101 and ASME Y14.5. These tools and courses are designed to equip students with the skills necessary for accurate measurements, which are a vital aspect of high-precision component manufacturing in modern industries.

Benefits of participating in the program

For academic institutions

Embed industry-aligned GD&T, advanced metrology and reverse engineering into your curriculum, fully supported
Increase graduate employability through internships and direct job-matching with ZEISS Industrial partners (subject to available job vacancies)
Build recognized capability with certified AUKOM trainers and ZEISS-standard labs

For industries

Hire talent that contributes from day one, already fluent in GD&T and trained on ZEISS systems
Recruit lower-risk candidates, technically pre-screened and proven through internships before you hire
Tap a steady pipeline of metrology-ready engineers as demand grows across industries

For students

Train on the tools the industry actually uses, with recognised GD&T and AUKOM Certification
Gain real internship experience at ZEISS, or ZEISS' industry partners
Accelerate your career through direct job-matching with ZEISS' industry partners

https://www.easyuni.sg/malaysia/asia-pacific-university-of-technology-and-innovation-apu-8/news/1138/strategic-university-industry-collab-between-apu-and-zeiss/
Image taken from Asia Pacific University (APU).

In total, 34 universities and colleges around Southeast Asia have joined the ZEISS Academic Program

30 universities in Thailand
3 universities in Malaysia (Asia Pacific University, German Malaysian Institute, ViTrox College)
1 polytechnic in Singapore (Nanyang Polytechnic)
With more being officially onboarded across the region

Internship placements

Students can intern at ZEISS, or alternatively, ZEISS can support in internship placements with ZEISS' customers.

Image taken from Asia Pacific University (APU), https://www.apu.edu.my/news/apu-and-zeiss-collaborate-shape-future-engineering-talent

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Malaysia

Choose from three intakes: February, June and October

Learning outcomes:

· Completed ZEISS CALYPSO Basic using CMM Training
· CT Basic Training
· CMM Demo Preparations and Measurement Services
· CT Demo Preparations and Measurement Services

Learn more here

German Malaysian Institute (GMI)

Malaysia

Choose from two intakes: January and July

Learning outcomes:

· Completed ZEISS CALYPSO Basic using CMM Training
· CT Basic Training
· CMM Demo Preparations and Measurement Services
· CT Demo Preparations and Measurement Services

Learn more here

ViTrox College

Malaysia

Choose from two intakes: June and October

Learning outcomes:

· Completed ZEISS CALYPSO Basic using CMM Training
· CT Basic Training
· CMM Demo Preparations and Measurement Services
· CT Demo Preparations and Measurement Services

Learn more here

Phetchaburi Rajabhat University

Thailand

Learning outcomes:

· Completed ZEISS CALYPSO Basic using CMM Training
· AUKOM 1 Training
· CMM Demo Preparations and Measurement Services
· Supports the ZEISS CALYPSO Training during practice phases

Learn more here

Empowering future innovators: Interns share their ZEISS experience

What if your internship could unlock access to world-class technologies, hands-on learning, and mentorship from industry leaders?

Working at ZEISS as a marketing intern has been an invaluable experience! I got the opportunity to work with a regional team which value added to my cross-cultural experience. But aside from that, I am super thankful for a supportive team and mentor who has nurtured me and shaped me. This played a signifcant role in moulding both my professional and personal growth.

Sarah Hanissa IQS Marketing Intern, ZEISS Singapore

Empowering innovation with industry standard software

Inspire the innovators of tomorrow. ZEISS Academic Program (ZAP) equips students with industry-standard metrology software and hands-on experience to turn knowledge into real-world impact.

ZEISS CALYPSO Offline/Simulation

Versatile dimensional metrology software for fast, accurate measurement of standard geometries.

Discover ZEISS CALYPSO

ZEISS INSPECT Optical 3D/X-Ray

Standard for advanced 3D surface inspection, combining powerful analysis tools quality insights.

Discover ZEISS INSPECT

ZEISS REVERSE ENGINEERING

Solution for surface reconstruction and tool path correction.

Discover ZEISS REVERSE ENGINEERING

ZEISS PiWeb Reporting

Quality data management software for monitoring and measuring real-time results.

Discover ZEISS PiWeb

Learn the latest technologies in quality control

ZEISS Academic Program (ZAP) helps accomplish this by making it easy for academic institutions to introduce the latest inspection technology into their lab curriculum. It combines hardware, software, training and application support into a single package.