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 OLYMPUS 2003 P
INDUSTRIAL
SYSTEMS
GROUP
M E A SU R I N G M I C R O
S C O P E S T M Z P
A versatile, high-reli-
ability lineup packed
with features to meet
any and every mea-
surement need.
The Industrial Systems Group handles industrial microscopes,
industrial endoscopes, printers, barcode scanners and measuring
equipment. During fiscal , the primary business of semi-
conductor inspection equipment was adversely affected by a slump
in the semiconductor market. As a result, sales of the product
group decreased .% to ¥, million (US$ million). An
operating loss of ¥ million (US$million) was incurred due
to the decline in sales. Domestic sales were ¥, million
(US$million), and overseas sales totaled ¥, million (US$
million).
Industrial Equipment
Industrial microscopes are principally used for inspection and
measurement in the manufacturing process of semiconductors
and LCD panels. In fiscal , sales decreased .% to ¥,
million (US$ million). Although sales grew considerably in
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