EVIDENT’s DSX2000, IXplore™ IX85, and LEXT™ OLS5500 Microscopes Win a Good Design Award
Recognized for their intuitive usability and high-performance design
WALTHAM, Mass. (October 15, 2025) Evident, a global leader in microscopy and imaging solutions, is pleased to announce that its DSX2000 digital microscope series, IXplore™ IX85 motorized inverted microscope platform, and LEXT™ OLS5500 3D optical profilometer have been honored with the Good Design Award 2025, organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.
DSX2000: Supporting Inspection Efficiency and Reproducibility
The DSX2000 fully motorized digital microscope series is designed for research and quality control environments. It enables intuitive operation for users of all skill levels and supports the entire workflow—from image acquisition to measurement, analysis, and reporting—with ultra-high-resolution imaging that exceeds 4K. Its customizable interface and seamless integration with analysis software help streamline inspection tasks and improve productivity. For more information, visit evidentscientific.com/products/digital/dsx2000.
Judges’ Comments:
This product was highly evaluated for its ability to acquire ultra-high-resolution images exceeding 4K and for providing a groundbreaking solution that seamlessly supports the entire process of component inspection, including measurement, analysis, and report creation. Amid the growing severity of labor shortages, the increasing complexity and detail required in component inspection across various manufacturing industries has become a challenge. This product is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and reproducibility of inspection tasks regardless of the user’s level of expertise. Backed by over 100 years of field experience and advanced technological capabilities, it is beautifully designed to allow intuitive operation by users.
IXplore IX85: Meeting Diverse Needs in Life Science Research
The IXplore IX85 motorized inverted microscope platform is designed to meet the diverse needs of life science research. With a best-in-class field number (FN) of 26.5 mm and advanced imaging capabilities, such as a groundbreaking new silicone gel objective, it supports complex imaging requirements. Its highly expandable platform and intuitive interface help reduce user burden and improve research efficiency. For more information, visit evidentscientific.com/products/inverted/ixplore-ix85.
Judges’ Comments:
This product was highly evaluated for its ability to perform high-precision observation with simple operation, providing a groundbreaking solution to the complex and diverse needs of life science research. As the demand for various microscope applications increases in lifestyle-related research fields, this product—with its high expandability and intuitive user interface—is expected to make a significant contribution to reducing user burden and improving research efficiency. In particular, as the need to support the evolution of live-cell imaging grows, the product concept and specifications were designed based on thorough field observations and interviews conducted over six months. The company’s knowledge and responsibility, cultivated over approximately 30 years as a flagship in the inverted microscope field, have been sincerely, carefully, and above all beautifully reflected in the design.
LEXT OLS5500: Providing Measurement Confidence Across Surfaces
The LEXT OLS5500 hybrid 3D optical profilometer delivers precise surface detail, traceable accuracy, and smart automation to support high-throughput surface metrology in both research and quality assurance/control environments. By uniting laser scanning microscopy (LSM), white light interferometry (WLI), and focus variation microscopy (FVM) in an intuitive platform, the OLS5500 helps users confidently measure a wide range of surface types. For more information, visit evidentscientific.com/ols5500.
Judges’ Comments:
This product was highly praised for offering a beautifully refined solution as a measurement instrument designed to evaluate "microfabrication," a growing need in the semiconductor and electronic components markets. In particular, it enables precise measurements from the nanometer to micrometer scale with a single device—an essential capability as nanometer-level evaluation becomes increasingly critical. The product is expected to contribute significantly to the development of new technologies, quality improvement, and the realization of a sustainable society in these industries. Its design thoughtfully balances intuitive operability and efficiency, considering the diverse environments and user profiles in which it will be used. The product embodies over a century of field-proven expertise and technological excellence, carefully and sincerely integrated into its design.
Advancing Innovations in Microscopy and Imaging
This recognition reflects Evident’s ongoing commitment to integrating advanced technology with user-centered design. By listening closely to the voices of professionals in the field, we continue to develop imaging solutions that combine usability and performance, contributing to scientific and industrial progress. We remain dedicated to creating a better future through thoughtful and honest craftsmanship.
About the Good Design Award
The Good Design Award is a comprehensive design recommendation system established in 1957 in Japan. For more information, visit g-mark.org.
About EVIDENT
For over 100 years as Olympus, we set the industry standard for optical precision in microscopy, helping the world see what was once out of view. Today, as Evident, we continue to help scientists, physicians, and engineers illuminate the unseen with advanced imaging solutions that combine renowned optics with cutting-edge digital innovation.
Our life science portfolio supports research, clinical diagnostics, and education, offering a comprehensive range of imaging methods from essential brightfield and darkfield microscopy to advanced fluorescence, 4D analysis, and digital pathology. In industrial microscopy, we deliver precision and flexibility through laser scanning, digital, and semiconductor microscopes designed for tasks ranging from routine inspection to intricate quality control and manufacturing analysis.
Whether advancing new therapies, ensuring product integrity, or exploring the unknown, Evident is defining a new era of discovery with easy-to-use tools that help unlock hidden answers and empower exciting new breakthroughs.
Evident is headquartered in Tokyo and supported by R&D and manufacturing centers in Japan, the United States, Germany, and China, with operations and dedicated sales and service centers around the world. For more information, visit EvidentScientific.com.
IXplore and LEXT are trademarks of Evident Corporation or its subsidiaries.