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ZDI to Demonstrate TAGARNO Digital Microscopes at the SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo
March 3, 2023 | ZDIEstimated reading time: 1 minute

TAGARNO announced that its representative, Zero Defects International (ZDI) will exhibit at the at the SMTA Rocky Mountain Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Colorado. Zero Defects will showcase the TAGARNO ZIP Digital USB Microscope and the TAGARNO TREND Digital USB + HDMI Microscope.
TAGARNO TREND is a powerful tool for demanding professionals in need of a documentation microscope, precision microscope, or automation microscope. TAGARNO delivers intelligent and smart digital microscopes – also known as a computer microscope or digital camera microscope. The HD video microscope features built-in software, optical zoom, high frame rates and 1080p image quality.
With more than 250X, the TREND takes quality control to the next level. Customize the digital microscope with powerful and specialized software apps. Optimize processes for your specific tasks and use the camera to maximize efficiency, enhance quality of work, and make routines faster.
The TAGARNO ZIP is a great entry product for those new to the world of digital microscopy. The microscope is small and simple with more than 50X magnification and USB 3.0. Its user-friendly design makes it ideal for magnification tasks that do not require advanced features or software. With a reduced set of features, ZIP comes with lower buy-in costs without affecting the image quality. In fact, the same high quality 1080p camera is in all TAGARNO microscopes.
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