The Smartzoom 5 digital microscope from Carl Zeiss Microscopy, Jena, Germany, is an integrated widefield confocal microscope for surface analysis in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC). The instrument is fully automated and equipped with dedicated QA/QC components, automatically correcting for component variations. A macro recording mode enhances the workflow for repeat sample analyses of the same type in a step-by-step manner. The optical engine combines three functions—zoom, overview camera, and coaxial illumination—in a single component. Users can select from three different objectives of varying magnification, ranging from 10x to 1011x. The microscope’s swing arm enables viewing of structures on the sample surface from continuously adjustable angles between –45° and +45°. For more information, visit Carl Zeiss Microscopy.