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Exclusive Webinar: 10 March 2026

Unlocking the power of light microscopy in materials science:

Essential instruments, techniques, and applications
  • Explore Diverse Microscopy Systems: Discover a range of microscope types, from basic to advanced models, tailored to your needs.
  • Learn Essential Contrast Techniques: Master techniques like brightfield and darkfield to enhance sample visualization and analysis.
  • Unlock Applications Across Fields: Gain insights into microscopy applications in materials science, biology, and industry for improved practices.

Join our webinar 10 March 2026

Unlocking the power of light microscopy in materials science
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Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring the vast landscape of light microscopy, from entry-level to premium systems. Discover a wide range of microscope types including compound, stereo, confocal, zoom, and digital models, along with essential contrast techniques such as brightfield, darkfield, polarization, and interference contrasts.
We'll delve into diverse applications such as metallography, technical cleanliness, fluorescence imaging and optical roughness measurement.This webinar will provide practical insights for researchers, engineers, and professionals in materials science, biology, and industry. Whether you are new to microscopy or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this session will equip you with the information needed to choose the right microscopy techniques for your specific application.

Webinar Speakers

Speaker Dr. Torsten Rudolf ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions

Dr. Torsten Rudolf is a solid-state physicist with a doctorate in infrared spectroscopy. He has been with ZEISS since 2010, initially supporting light microscopy applications in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. He later worked at the ZEISS Microscopy Customer Center in Germany, where he deepened his expertise and gained valuable insights into the broad field of microscopy.
Currently, Dr. Rudolf works as an Application Specialist and Business Developer, supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). He has collaborated with academic institutions on materials science projects and provided support to industrial clients, often focusing on routine analyses (e.g., in metallography).
Dr. Rudolf is skilled in a wide range of microscopy techniques, from basic 2D to advanced 3D imaging, using both standard and specialized contrast methods such as Total Interference Contrast (TIC) enabling sub-nanometer vertical resolution. He also has expertise in image processing, AI-supported image analysis, and automation of complex workflows.

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Speaker Torben Wulff ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions

Torben is a Solutions Manager in the Business Sector of Materials Science. He has a background in precision engineering and has worked in various roles across the industry, including product management for industrial surface metrology and imaging software used in metallography. Currently, he is in charge of ZEISS solutions for light microscopy applications in materials science. His responsibilities include overseeing a variety of products, such as stereo and compound light microscopes, as well as confocal laser scanning microscopes.

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