# Advanced Portable Microscopes The 'Skop' Microscope Takes Up-Close Looks at Things Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skop-microscope References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/19/the-microscope-is-making-a-comeback/) The microscope is traditionally reserved for use within the lab or in a home, but the 'Skop' microscope changes this with a design that enables it to be brought just about anywhere you want. Designed by Julian Sommer, the microscope is capable of being used indoors or out and features an LED light ring that offers powerful illumination that can be customized to suit the item that you're looking at. The digital 'Skop' microscope boasts a built-in APS-C Sensor that lets you take photos of the items that you're taking at up-close look at tot share with friends or attach to your lab reports. The device [connects to your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack) to act as a viewfinder and offer advanced control capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Microscopy:** Opportunity for developing advanced portable microscopes that can be used anywhere. - **Smartphone Microscopy:** Innovations in using smartphones as viewfinders and control devices for microscopes. - **Customizable Illumination:** Trend towards LED light rings with adjustable illumination levels for microscopes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Laboratory Equipment:** Innovation opportunities in developing portable microscopy solutions for laboratory use. - **Education:** Opportunities for incorporating portable microscopes into educational settings. - **Scientific Research:** Applications of portable microscopy technology in various scientific research fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supplemental Smartphone Lens Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imicro-q3.md) - [Connected Kid-Friendly Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-pro-microscope.md) - [Detachable Display Digital Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-darwin-m2.md) - [Mobile Magnification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2.md) - [All-in-One Digital Microscope Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-mx-pro.md) - [Smart Toy Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscope-toy-for-kids.md) - [STEM Microscope Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscope-explorer-series.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Telescopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwarf-ii-portable-smart-telescope.md) - [Portable Multispectral Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-tool.md)