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formerly [[T. Cooke and Sons]]
formerly [[T. Cooke and Sons]]
1963 Following the acquisition of the [[Charles Baker|C. Baker]] Ltd microscope factory, the new company of [[Vickers Instruments]] was formed. This continued as a profitable business for many years, mainly selling microscopes, surveying instruments and micro measurement apparatus.
1980s The firm’s traditional skills in optics and mechanics were enhanced by electronic and software expertise and Quaestor, a new instrument for handling microchips, was produced as well as other high precision measuring apparatus and on the defence side, laser range finders for '''Vickers’''' tanks.


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formerly T. Cooke and Sons

1963 Following the acquisition of the C. Baker Ltd microscope factory, the new company of Vickers Instruments was formed. This continued as a profitable business for many years, mainly selling microscopes, surveying instruments and micro measurement apparatus.

1980s The firm’s traditional skills in optics and mechanics were enhanced by electronic and software expertise and Quaestor, a new instrument for handling microchips, was produced as well as other high precision measuring apparatus and on the defence side, laser range finders for Vickers’ tanks.

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category; Scientific Instruments