Technical Instruments

Technical Instruments was a prominent manufacturer and distributor of high-end optical microscopy and imaging systems, primarily serving the life sciences, semiconductor, and microelectronics industries. The company was a pioneer in the development of confocal microscopy technology, which became a standard tool for high-resolution 3D imaging in biological research. Based in Burlingame, California, Technical Instruments provided critical metrology and inspection solutions that enabled advancements in both cellular analysis and micro-manufacturing. The company was acquired by Zygo Corporation in 2001, and its technologies were subsequently integrated into broader metrology portfolios now owned by AMETEK.