Buying Microscopes
Optical microscopes are versatile tools used in various fields such as biological and medical research, forensic science, and the inspection of optical equipment like fiber ends. They provide high magnification and resolution through advanced optical components.
Making Good Purchase Decisions
RP Photonics helps to not only to find all relevant suppliers, but also to make good purchase decisions:
Learning Resources
With its comprehensive resources, RP Photonics helps you to well prepare purchase decisions:
- Encyclopedia article: microscopes
Aspects to Consider Before Buying
Some aspects to consider before buying microscopes: magnification, numerical aperture, resolution, optical performance, durability, alignment precision, environmental resistance, ease of use, maintenance requirements, mounting options.
For responsible purchase decisions, we recommend applying good practices.
Find Suppliers for Microscopes
45 suppliers for microscopes are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
| Suppliers with Advertising Package presenting their product descriptions | |
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 The Future Depends on Optics Edmund Optics101 East Gloucester Pike Barrington, NJ 08007 United States See us at SPIE Photonics West 2025 in San Francisco, January 25–30 (booth 1139)! |  Edmund Optics offers stereo microscopes and inverted microscopes by industry leading manufacturers, including Mitutoyo and Olympus. The Mitutoyo FS70 inspection microscope is compatible with the Mitutoyo infinity corrected objectives. The Olympus stereo microscopes offer various mounting configurations for a variety of application and system spaces. Edmund Optics also offers a variety of stereo microscope accessories, including cameras or vibration isolation tables which minimize vibrations from interfering with image quality. |
| Other Suppliers | |
|---|---|
| Adept Optical Ltd United Kingdom | |
| Allied Scientific Pro Canada | |
| Andor Technology United Kingdom | |
| Applied Scientific Instrumentation United States | |
| Aven Inc. United States | |
| BaySpec Inc. United States | |
| Bresser GmbH Germany | |
| Bruker Corporation United States | |
| Capovani Brothers Inc. United States | |
| CDP Corp. Russian Federation | |
| Cole-Parmer Instrument Cmopany, LLC United States | |
| CRAIC Technologies, Inc. United States | |
| Diamond GmbH Germany | |
| EXFO Inc. Canada | |
| Flash Photonics United States | |
| Hinds Instruments United States | |
| IL Photonics Israel | |
| JASCO United States | |
| JG International China | |
| Kingfisher International Australia | |
| Klar Scientific United States | |
| Leica Mikrosysteme Vertrieb GmbH Germany | |
| Lumenera Corporation Canada K2E 8A | |
| MG Optical Solutions GmbH Germany | |
| Monospektra | |
| Nikon Corporation Japan | |
| Olympus Corporation of the Americas United States | |
| OpticsPlanet, Inc. | |
| Opto GmbH Germany | |
| Optoprim Germany GmbH Germany | |
| PCE Instruments UK Ltd United Kingdom | |
| PHASICS France | |
| Photon etc. Inc. Canada | |
| Photon Lines Ltd. United Kingdom | |
| PIKE Technologies United States | |
| Prospective Instruments LK OG Austria | |
| SIMTRUM Pte. Ltd. Singapore | |
| Soliton Laser- und Messtechnik GmbH Germany | |
| SPOT Imaging Solutions United States | |
| Sutter Instrument United States | |
| Technologie Manufaktur GmbH & Co. KG Germany | |
| Titan Tool Supply Inc. United States | |
| Tokyo Instruments, Inc. Japan | |
| Hangzhou ToupTek Photonics Co., Ltd. China | |
