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NIST Certified Stage Micrometers

NIST Certified Stage Micrometers

Dec 12th 2025

What is a Stage Micrometer? A stage micrometer is a very precise ruler designed for microscopes. It is a slide made of either glass or metal to allow light to shine through it or shine down on top of it. The stage micrometer sits on the microscope stage and has very accurate measurements etched onto the slide. The stage micrometer shown at right is the MWSM2 stage micrometer that has both a 1" and …
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Calibrating a Stereo Microscope for Precision Measurement: Methods, Standards, and Error Sources

Calibrating a Stereo Microscope for Precision Measurement: Methods, Standards, and Error Sources

Dec 11th 2025

Stereo microscopes are widely used in industrial inspection, research laboratories, semiconductor work, micro-assembly, medical device manufacturing, and quality assurance. Although they’re essential for dimensional inspection and documentation, stereo microscopes are not inherently calibrated for accurate measurement. If your lab relies on dimensional data for QA/QC, regulatory compliance, …
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Microscope Holiday Gift Guide

Microscope Holiday Gift Guide

Dec 4th 2025

The holidays provide a great opportunity to give an educational gift that can expand interest in science and the world around us. Whether you are looking for a kids microscope, or a gift for an adult, Microscope World has options. If you would prefer to speak with a microscope specialist, give us a call, we are happy to help. Complete Microscope Sets These microscope gifts come complete with slide …
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How Magnification of Digital Microscopes is Calculated

How Magnification of Digital Microscopes is Calculated

Dec 3rd 2025

Many digital microscopes do not utilize eyepieces and magnification is calculated based on the size of the monitor being used. How to Calculate Digital Microscope On-Screen Magnfication On-Screen Magnification = Width of Monitor ÷ Width of the Object Spanning the Screen Here is how to measure your digital microscope on-screen magnification: Place a stage micrometer under the microscope. Th …
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