Leica Microsystems is global innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high-precision optical solutions based on microscopes and related instruments. The company manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of products used in a variety of applications requiring vision, measurement, analysis or lithography, including applications in the life sciences, material sciences, industrial inspection and semiconductor manufacturing industries. Leica Microsystems has a global presence comprising 10 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, as well as a sales, distribution and service network of wholly owned subsidiaries and branches spanning 19 countries.