Portable microscope features on-screen views

We upgraded the iLoupe significantly in response to users’ comments, says Mike Shahpurwala, president and marketing director of Aven, a Michigan supplier of high-performance assembly, diagnostic and maintenance tools. Improvements make this the most sophisticated portable microscope available. A touchpad menu and intuitive controls simplify use. The two-inch LCD display makes it easy to frame fields precisely before capture and storage on an SD card that’s included. The iLoupe captures images in JPEG format for convenient sharing and computer editing.

It’s a practical, lightweight field microscope that meets professional standards for engineers, scientists, doctors, technical photographers and other specialists, says Shahpurwala. Applications include materials analysis, engineering work. redesign documentation, quality control inspection, troubleshooting, lab work, crime scene investigation, scientific field studies, illustrated presentations, education research or demonstrations and images for online or print use. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows continuous operation for five hours or standby use for up to seven hours. The unit is almost pocket-size at 2.5 inches (65 mm) wide, 6 inches (157 mm) high and 1.5 inches (39 mm) deep. It slips conveniently into a briefcase, toolkit, belt pouch or shoulder pack. The iLoupe XL is easy to have ready when and where you need it, states Shahpurwal