Barbara Foster

Beginning her microscopy career as a professional trainer in optical microscopy, metrology, confocal, and image analysis, Barbara Foster quickly evolved into a Technical Marketing Manager/Director for key companies including Unitron (a Nikon spin-off), Carl Zeiss, Cambridge/Reichert, and Sarastro. Since 1991, she has run her own strategic consulting firm (The Microscopy

& Imaging Place, Inc.). She has been involved in the launch of 7 companies and over 100 products ranging from biotech to semiconductors; AFMs, confocals, image analysis, and hybrid microscopy/spectroscopy instruments.
E-mail: [email protected].

AFM/Raman Opens New Horizons for Research and Industrial Characterization
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Atomic force microscopy (AFM)/Raman is the latest trend in hybrid imaging/chemical analysis instrumentation. read more
Focus on Microscopy: Spectroscopy + Microscopy + . . .? What’s Next?
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Thomas Friedman, author of the recent book, The World is Flat, identified convergence of technologies as a key driving force shaping today’s world. read more
Focus on Microscopy: AFM’s New Nanotomography Expands 3-D Imaging
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is well known for its ability to image and measure surface properties. read more