Leica Microscopy: International Transfer of R&D Activities

Abstract

Leica was formed by the joint venture of Wild-Leitz and Cambridge Instruments in 1990. Together, they have a history of some 180 years. There are two major businesses under the Leica group of companies; namely Leica Surveying Group and the Leica Microscopy Group. The business groups are bonded by the same vision, established with the formation of the corporation. The vision of Leica is to be totally focused on customers, core competencies and business processes, to be more flexible in meeting customers’ buying criteria and faster in the innovation process, lead and delivery times, to be friendlier to our allies, suppliers and partners because the resulting success will create more fun for stakeholders. In line with its vision the mission of Leica is to be the world’s first choice provider of innovative solutions to customer’s needs for vision, measurement and analysis.