Leica’s DM2700 M materials microscope offers real colour imaging and a low-cost of ownership. According to the company, its ergonomic design minimizes muscle tension and fatigue in the user, improving productivity. The company says it is ideal for routine inspection tasks in a wide range of industrial applications. The LED illumination provides a constant colour temperature of 4,500 K for brightfield, darkfield, interference contrast and polarized light methods. High optical resolution allows for easy detection of small defects, and oblique illumination technology provides improved details for surface inspections. Other features include a built-in focus stop, adjustable focus knobs and a three-gear focusing mechanism. Leica Microsystems GmbH