February 9th 2005 Cambridge, UK: Syncroscopy, the world leader in unique digital imaging solutions for microscopy applications, is delighted to announce its new web site, www.syncroscopy.com is live. This new site provides comprehensive information on how to rapidly obtain perfect digital images from a microscope.

The Syncroscopy site is divided into eight, easy to navigate areas. The Product Section shows users the best software and systems for creating high-quality images. It features information on the new Auto-Montage Essentials and Auto-Montage Pro software, based on the Auto-Montage image reconstruction technology invented by Syncroscopy. There are also downloadable versions of this outstanding software and step-by-step instructions which microscopists can use to analyse and produce fully focused images, with either the data provided or their own images.

There is a Technical Section, packed with real-life applications, as well as hints and tips on how to get the best performance from Syncroscopy systems. Another new section, is the flash-based Microscopy Fields from which microscopists can choose compressed Auto-Montage images of a range of life and material science samples. These can be easily downloaded, allowing users to zoom in and out of areas in real-time, enabling them to see the level of detail that can be achieved with Syncroscopy imaging software.

For those wanting to get in touch with the company, there is a Contact Section, where users can click on a map to locate a Syncroscopy dealer. Additionally, there is a Trade Show Section for microscopists that would like to find out where to meet with the Syncroscopy team, for face-to-face discussions and product demonstrations.

Martin Smith, Syncroscopy’s Divisional Manager commented: ”We are very excited by our new web site because it shows the sheer versatility of our products. The availability of demonstration software from the site allows users to see the exceptional quality of images they can generate and will lead all microscopists to conclude Syncroscopy provides the best image enhancing tools.”

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For Further Information Contact:
Jayne Arthur, Syncroscopy, Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, UK.
Tel: +44(0) 1223-727127 Fax +44 (0) 1223-727101
Email: jayne.arthur@syncroscopy.com  Web site: www.syncroscopy.com  

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About Syncroscopy

Syncroscopy develops and manufactures world-leading digital imaging solutions for extending the capabilities of optical microscopes. Syncroscopy's innovative brands include: Auto-Montage, unique software that produces infinite depth of focus images and has 3-D modelling and measurement features; Montage Explorer software, for accurate seamless image stitching of large sample images; and SyncroScan, an automated system, which attaches to digital microscopes to allow high speed sample scanning and precise image stitching. Syncroscopy's software and systems are used by more than 2,000 organisations internationally and include many of the world's major research institutes.

Syncroscopy, founded in 1998 is a division of the Synoptics Group based in Cambridge, UK. The Group’s other divisions, Syngene and Synbiosis, specialise in digital imaging solutions for molecular biology and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently employs 50 people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA. The Group has profitable revenue of almost $10 million and continues to grow rapidly.