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The Carl Zeiss Microscope Division is widely recognised as the world's leading exponent of advanced fluorescence microscope technology and groundbreaking digital imaging solutions, including:

• Sophisticated technology for recognising, measuring, analysing, structuring and processing objects
• Pioneering solutions for material and life sciences
• State-of-the-art fluorescence microscopy instrumentation
• Leading-edge digital image capture, processing, analysis and archival systems
• Award-winning optics for ultra high quality images
• Expert advice, commissioning, training, and service back-up

The microscopy division is part of Carl Zeiss AG, an innovative technology leader in the optical and opto-electronic arenas, setting new standards for precision optics and electronic visualisation techniques. One of the world’s leading companies, it is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Group is focused on three strategic markets; biomedical research and medical technology, system solutions for semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, and optical consumer goods such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.

The Carl Zeiss Group is directly represented in more than 30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe, America and Asia. In fiscal year 2002/03, the global workforce of approximately 14,000 employees generated revenue of about EUR 2 billion. Further information is available at www.zeiss.de.

Carl Zeiss Limited may be contacted at PO Box 78, Woodfield Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1LU, UK. For further information relating to this article, please contact:
Aubrey Lambert
Carl Zeiss UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1707 871233
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Website: www.zeiss.co.uk

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