I think the market for this type of device will be pretty small through
this listserver.  You ought to try the AMC Microscopy Listserver as it is
more materials-oriented.  Both listservers discourage advertising such as
this.
 
>To all confocal and optical microscope users:
>
>        Kovex corporation is currently developing a low-cost confocal
>microscope system that will provide real-time 3D images on a PC based
>platform.  The system eliminates the use of an optical microscope in its
>design and is completely portable.
>
>        We are interested in receiving feedback from users and purchasers of
>microscope equipment in order to determine the usefulness of our products.
>We currently use a fixed wavelength system that reduces the flexibility of
>our system for the fluorescence user, but provides more opportunities for
>cost reduction to the user of reflectance microscopy.  A complete system
>including software, PC, and external microscope apparatus will sell for
>$68,000.  It is our intention to make this technology more accessible for
>use in quality control environments, and in industrial surface analysis.  We
>believe our system will be used as a primary analytical tool in R&D
>environments where optical systems currently dominate.
>
>        Any feedback at all will be greatly appreciated.
>
>        Thank you,
>
>Matthew C. Boettner
>President and CEO
>Kovex Corporation
>
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>Voice@ (612) 730-0468
>Pager@ (612) 530-1399