New microscope software from Carl Zeiss takes 1st place in the Microsoft .NET Solutions Competition

The Light Microscopy division of Carl Zeiss AG, Goettingen, together with the Sohard AG, Fürth software company, has won 1st place in the .NET Solutions Competition, 2004 organized by Microsoft in the category “Best .NET Project”. The award was presented at the Systems Computer Exhibition in Munich, Germany on October 20, 2004.

Three software packages used to operate new Zeiss Axio Imager microscopes introduced in October were submitted as an overall solution for the Microsoft .NET Solutions Award 2004.

The internal control software monitors and manages all of the microscope system’s hardware components and is the interface for additional software packages.

The internal operating software allows the user to operate and configure the microscope. A contact-sensitive TFT screen, ergonomically positioned on the microscope, displays the graphical user interface. This software uses Windows technology, hence the operating philosophy is inherently familiar to the user.

The third part of the submitted solution is a communication server which manages various peripherals that function in coordinated unison with the microscope. The software is designed so that one common interface can control all microscopes offered by Carl Zeiss. It is easy to use, even for non-traditional microscopists.

For more information on Carl Zeiss microscopy products please call 800-233-2343 or email at micro@zeiss.com .

Carl Zeiss is a leading international group of companies operating worldwide in the optical and opto-electronic industry. Carl Zeiss AG is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Group consists of six business units that operate independently. They are generally ranked first or second in the three strategic markets of biomedical research and medical technology, system solutions for semiconductor, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, and optical consumer goods such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.

The Carl Zeiss Group is directly represented in more than 30 countries and operates production facilities in Europe, America and Asia. In fiscal year 2002/03 the global workforce of approximately 14,000 employees generated revenue of about EUR 2 billion. Additional information is available at www.zeiss.com .