Rafael Storz

Part of Danaher Corp., Leica Microsystems CMS GmbH is a leading German company in the microscope market, known for its optical performance and innovative technology. The company is based in Wetzlar, Germany. The company offers a range of microscopes, from physical and biological to digital and electron microscopy, as well as sample preparation equipment for electron microscopy. Leica microscopes are used in various fields, including life science research, manufacturing, surgery, and education. The company was founded in 2001. The CEO is Christoph Thumser.

Uster Technologies AG manufactures and markets quality control equipment for testing fiber, yarn and fabric. The firm offers testing and monitoring instruments, systems and services that allow optimization of quality through various individual stages of textile production. It also provides integrated data and expert systems and after sales services to the textile industry. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Uster, Switzerland.