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Accuracy is the key to progress in materials science and industrial inspection.

Our durable, high-resolution microscopes, established during the Olympus era, have a long history of enabling research breakthroughs and ensuring product integrity. We continue that legacy as Evident, with cutting-edge digital innovation to move you confidently from observation to insight.

From routine quality checks to in-depth failure analysis, Evident’s materials science and industrial inspection microscopes deliver the resolution, contrast, and precision needed to push the boundaries of what’s visible, measurable, and knowable. Our laser scanning, digital, and semiconductor microscopes support a broad range of applications in electronics, metallurgy, manufacturing, and semiconductor research, delivering optical technology that lets you uncover key details and confidently make critical decisions.

Unmatched clarity, even in complex samples. Advanced software and digital integration tools. Upright, inverted, stereo, and digital platforms that empower you to see and understand more, whether you’re inspecting solder joints, characterizing coatings, or evaluating microscopic wear.

Industrial Inspection Microscopes

3D Optical Profilometers

The award-winning LEXT™ OLS5500 hybrid 3D optical profilometer unites laser scanning microscopy (LSM), white light interferometry (WLI), and focus variation microscopy (FVM) in one platform. Designed for R&D, QA, and QC teams, it delivers precise surface detail, traceable accuracy for confident measurements, and an intuitive user experience to streamline workflows.

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Laser Confocal Microscopes

Laser Confocal Microscopes

Olympus laser confocal microscopes offer superb image quality and accurate 3D measurement by non destructive observation method with advanced optical system. Its operation preparation is easy and no pre-process is necessary with your samples.

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Digital Microscopes

DSX2000 digital microscopes enable faster failure analysis with accuracy and repeatability.

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Cleanliness Inspector

Cleanliness Inspector

Olympus' expertise in imaging and metrology systems provides today’s manufacturers with solutions for particle counting, sizing and classification.
Measuring particle size and distribution is important because they can directly impact the performance, life-time, and reliability of many manufactured products.

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Measuring Microscopes

Measuring Microscopes

The Olympus STM7 series offers versatility, reliability and an exceptional level of precision and durability.

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Light Microscopes

Light Microscopes

Light microscopes are used for quality control applications and detailed examination of newly developed materials,electronic devices, metals, and chemicals. Designed with modularity in mind, users can customize their system with the optical and digital imaging components required for today's discerning microscopist.

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Semiconductor & Flat Panel Display Inspection Microscopes

Semiconductor & Flat Panel Display Inspection Microscopes

Olympus MX microscopes are developed with the concept to offer the highest efficiency for all our customers. MX microscopes ensure beneficial four levels, Fast start-up, Easy Operation, Failure analysis and expandability for users.

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AR Microscopes

AR Microscopes

The SZX-AR1 augmented reality microscope system enables you to overlay text and digital images over your microscope’s field of view, improving the speed and efficiency of your microscope-based manufacturing tasks and training.

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Stereo Microscopes

Stereo Microscopes

Olympus SZX/SZ stereo microscopes offer clear stereoscopic view with comfortable and ergonomic operation. A selection of frames with a variety of optical options with wide range of zoom support various applications.

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Digital Cameras

Digital Cameras

Olympus digital cameras are exclusively designed for microscopes. All cameras offer their best imaging performance when used with Olympus microscopes and software.

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Image Analysis Software

Image Analysis Software

Olympus image analysis software turns your Olympus microscope into a high-performance image analysis tool. With an intuitive workflow, users can easily acquire images, filter, make measurements, document, and archive data.

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Objective Lenses

Objective Lenses

Olympus infinity-corrected objective lenses provide the quality, flexibility, and outstanding optical performance from visible light to near infrared light.

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Customized Solutions

Customized Solutions

Designed to accommodate your unique sample shape or workflow, Olympus’ customized industrial microscope solutions adapt to meet a wide range of requirements. Based on our advanced core microscope technology, our customized solutions provide you with the right microscope for your specific needs.

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Looking towards a Future of Affordable Solar Energy

Driving the global spread of renewable solar energy, French company S’Tile is developing an innovative solar cell, saving on manufacturing costs and enhancing performance compared to conventional designs. Known as the i-Cell, this device consists of four thin subcells interconnected in series on an integrated silicon substrate. Through utilizing a low-cost sintered silicon support, this saves on precious materials and leads to cost savings of 30%, while the subcell format reduces electrical resistive losses. The manufacturing process involves many steps, each of which must be carefully and individually optimized for maximizing solar cell performance, and the Olympus DSX500 and LEXT OLS4100 have proved instrumental in optimizing i-Cell fabrication.

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Microscopy Solutions for Green Hydrogen Manufacturing

Green hydrogen production, a cornerstone of renewable energy, involves the electrolysis of water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. This process is complex, requiring precise engineering and materials science to optimize efficiency and durability. One critical aspect of this manufacturing process is the characterization of materials at the microscopic level. Here, our industrial microscopes emerge as indispensable tools.

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The Future of Industrial Quality Control

Function often relates to form, and this holds particular truth within the world of manufacturing. Undergoing rigorous quality assessment procedures ensures that components are manufactured according to their precise specifications, before being assembled into the fully functioning whole. These assessments might include many tasks such as geometric product specifications (GPS), fracture analysis and surface roughness testing, and form the core of quality control in many manufacturing processes. As such, identical tasks may be performed across industrial sectors as diverse as medical engineering, electronics and the automotive industry.

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Industrial Microscopes FAQ

What does the diaphragm do on a microscope?
The diaphragm or iris on a microscope is a rotating disk found under the stage. The different sized holes can be used to vary the intensity and size of the cone of light that is projected onto the slide you’re examining.
What is resolution in a microscope?
Resolution in a microscope is the ability to distinguish detail. It is defined as the shortest distance between two points on a specimen that can still be distinguished by the user or a digital camera. If these two points are closer together than your resolution, then image quality will be poor.
How do you calculate magnification on a microscope
Magnification is calculated using simple arithmetic. Just take the power of the objective (4X, 10X, 40X) and multiply it by the power of the eyepiece (usually 10X).
What are the different parts of a microscope?
There are 11 key parts that make up a standard microscope. These are: eyepiece lens, tube, arm, base, illuminator, stage, revolving nose piece or turret, objective lenses, rack stop, condenser lens, and diaphragm or iris. All are vital components for detailed inspection and analysis.

Industrial Microscopes Resource Videos

PRECiV™ Image Analysis Software

Learn how PRECiV image analysis software can help you seamlessly acquire, process, and measure images you’ve taken using our industrial microscopes.

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Title: DSX1000 Digital Microscope Overview

The DSX1000 all-in-one digital microscope as an easy-to-use solution for inspection and failure analysis. Learn about the system's many benefits in this video.

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