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18 OLYMPUS 2011
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
1.
SYSTEM BIOLOGICAL
MICROSCOPE
BX3 Series
Representing a full-model
change in the existing main
series of biological microscopes,
the BX3 series realizes better
accuracy and comfort in
research activities as well
as enhanced efficiency and
comfort in inspection.
> Business Overview
The Life Science and Industrial Systems Business con-
sists of biological microscopes and industrial inspection
instruments.
In the biological microscope field, Olympus has
become the top brand in advanced bioscience research.
Spurred by this achievement, Olympus will continue to
focus on the development of new products to invigorate
the market while strengthening its global production
structure in order to realize a solid business base unaf-
fected by foreign exchange rate and demand fluctuations
and rebuilding its earnings structure.
In the industrial inspection field, which includes indus-
trial endoscopes, and the non-destructive testing equip-
ment, which encompasses ultrasonic testing instruments
and eddy current flaw detectors, medium- to long-term
market growth is anticipated. Therefore, the Company will
strive to expand its business domain to overall industrial
inspection field, including inspection, measurement and
analysis, by carefully ensuring investment efficiency.
LIFE
SCIENCE
AND
INDUSTRIAL
SYSTEMS BUSINESS
<Life Science>