I am currently investigating the potential purchase of a confocal
microscope system to look at material samples and want to make sure I am
evaluating all of the viable suppliers. What I think I am looking for is
a system that has multiple laser lines (near-UV to near-IR), makes
topography measurements and has the ability to capture fluorescence
images. The ability to capture confocal Raman images would be a plus.

What I would like from to obtain from the members of this group is a
list of confocal suppliers that might be able to provide the system I
have described above. Inclusion of strengths and weaknesses of the
systems, if known, would also be appreciated. 


Thank you for your help,
Earl Sanford
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