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Life Science
Business
1.
Development of MX61A automated
semiconductor microscope
> Based on the new concept of two selectable controllers,
depending on the need for either semiconductor inspection
or analysis, the new MX61A automated semiconductor
microscope is Olympus’ top-end model. Enhancing its
operability, the MX61A displays the automated and electric-
powered operation necessary for microscopic observation.
In addition, the product boasts flexibility and excellent
extensibility to meet each inspection and analysis need,
realizing improved defect detection and better operational
efficiency.
2.
Development of OLCOS
blood transfusion control system II
> The OLCOS, a blood transfusion control system that enables
uniform management of results of transfusion test, transfu-
sion history and inventory and specimen reserves of blood
products, handles the entire process from collection to
the taking of statistics of blood transfusion-related data.
Providing due control over infection test result data before
and after transfusion as well as specimen reserves, the
OLCOS will contribute to streamlining blood transfusion and
hospital managements.
3.
Development of CELAVIEW RS100
cellular imaging analysis system
> This cellular imaging analysis system responds to the
needs of screening by fluorescent quantitative analysis
or morphology analysis. The CELAVIEW RS100 assists in
the cellular function analysis frequently conducted in the
cutting-edge life science fields, including drug discovery
and the study of disease.
Others
1.
Development of IPLEX FX
industrial videoscope
> Olympus has developed an industrial videoscope that can
be used by anyone, anywhere. Such usability was realized
thanks to a number of features including: an optical tip
adaptor with cutting-edge LED lighting; high-resolution
images provided by wide dynamic extended range; a
dust-proof, rain-proof and drop-proof base unit that meets
the MIL standard with its sealed structure thanks to its
magnesium chassis; power-assisted articulation that
simplifies operations and gives a better response; and a
new measuring mode that measures areas and lengths by
automatically recognizing defective areas.
2.
Olympus Terumo Biomaterials Corp. awarded international
standard for “Artificial Bone Quality System Requirement”
> On December 12, 2007, biomedical materials manufacturer
Olympus Terumo Biomaterials Corp. was awarded certifica-
tion for its “MDD93/42/EEC Annex.II.3 (artificial bone qual-
ity system requirement)” in addition to the international
standard ISO 13485: 2003 for medical equipment quality
management systems.
3.
Use of heterogeneous materials in development
of micro cantilever with polycrystal diamond tip
> By using heterogeneous materials (diamond/Si or SiN),
Olympus has succeeded in developing micro cantilevers
containing a multicrystal diamond exploratory needle that
can be used for nano-cell mapping. This research formed
part of the R&D activity into diamond nano-tip for nano-cell
mapping conducted under the Nanotech Apical Parts
Materials Commercialization initiative by the New Energy
and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
6.1
19.7
20.0
Basic Research
Imaging
Systems
Business
14.7
39.5 Medical
Systems
Business
Others
Life
Science
Business
65,928
06 07 08
45,935
55,531
R&D Expenditure
(Millions of yen)
R&D Expenditure by Segment
(%)
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