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I can attest to the excellence of the original Newton microscope because I have been using one for around eight years for the diagnosis of honey bee diseases like Varroa and Nosema Apis. It is a beautifully designed instrument with integrated lighting and an invaluable and accurate XY indexing stage...

Posts on social media appear to confirm that the Em1 microscope is indeed an unauthorised 'knock-off' of the excellent Newton microscope. Appropriate action is apparently being taken to shut down this scam.

The Newton microscope was in production from 2015 to 2019 and I understand it will be re-introduced in an improved form soon. The Em1 microscope is apparently an unauthorised copy of the Newton and the subject of a legal action for 'passing off'. It also has a reputation for faulty performance with ...