Over the last 30-plus years, digital microscopy has gone through some very extensive improvements that affect the end user’s experience. Advanced yet user-friendly digital microscopy has revolutionized numerous industries and allowed users to complete inspection tasks more efficiently. Microscopes have been used for decades in industries for general inspection, quality control and R&D. The digital revolution in microscopy has extended the role of optical microscopes by creating new possibilities, such as image sharing, analysis, and measurement. They have paved the way for a sophisticated, user-friendly experience—especially for industrial use.
Digital microscopes have the advantage of being self-contained instruments with easy-to-use controls that are either built into the unit or into a remote control. Most advanced digital microscopes will feature built-in LED illumination, a snapshot/video recording function, and zoom/focus controls. These features eliminate the need to purchase extra accessories, such as external illumination products and additional microscope eyepieces.