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Acquired XRE (Belgium), expanding into 3D micro-CT imaging.

The "deep story" of TESCAN is a narrative of resilience, starting from a handful of engineers in a post-communist transition to becoming a global leader in electron microscopy and nanotechnology. 🏗️ The Foundations (1950s–1990) Tescan Abonat

The company evolved from a local startup into a multi-national group through strategic mergers and technological firsts. Acquired XRE (Belgium), expanding into 3D micro-CT imaging

In 2023, the group was acquired by the private equity firm Carlyle , and as of 2026, it is entering a new chapter with an agreement with Shimadzu Corporation . 🔬 Core Impact Today In 2023, the group was acquired by the

They started by manufacturing programmable controllers and digitizers for older analog microscopes rather than building entire systems.

TESCAN now operates in over 80 countries, providing tools that solve some of the world's most complex problems. About Tescan | Global Electron Microscopy & Imaging Leader

After the Velvet Revolution in 1989, the state-owned Tesla began to dissolve into smaller, specialized entities. 🚀 The Birth of TESCAN (1991)