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Due to the exceptional situation and the challenge of containing the CoronaVirus COVID-19, in Winkoms we have implemented measures in order to guarantee the health of our team, following Health recommendations

At the same time, we want to convey a message of tranquility, guaranteeing that all our colleagues are carrying out our tasks from secure places and for this reason, we would appreciate it if all inquiries are made by contacting our email info@winkoms.eu.

Winkoms Open Microscopy Team


Galileo Galilei and Winkoms

Although Galileo Galilei did not stand out especially for his microscopic studies, he did so because of the application of the lenses in several devices such as the telescope and the creation of a microscope which he called "occhiolino" in the year 1609.

"The occhiolino" or microscope composed of a convex lens and a concave lens had a finish, cover included, with a strong Italian Renaissance character.

The microscope was made up of three lenses: eyepiece, field and objective. The eyepiece was located in a wooden capsule inserted in the upper part of the inner cardboard cylinder. At the bottom of this cylinder, held by a wooden ring, was the field lens. With respect to the objective lens it was in a wooden support at the bottom of the outer cylinder and lined with green leather. The inner cylinder (eyepiece and field) slides inside the outer one, to calculate the focal. The external cylinder, with the entire optical system was supported by an iron ring supported by three pillars. The approach was achieved by moving the body inside the iron ring.

Our brand Winkoms wants to pay tribute to the "occhiolino" (wink in English) of Galileo Galilei, and we intend that its creation and ingenuity be the reflection of our values ​​and the way of understanding business.