Founded in 1956 and located in Westmont, Illinois, The McCrone Group, Inc., is internationally recognized as a world leader in microscopy, microanalysis, materials characterization, and the solving of tough materials problems. Today, The McCrone Group, Inc. is regarded as "The Premier Microscopy Resource" and combines the talents and skills of its staff in the areas of materials analysis, instrument sales, and education.
McCrone Associates is focused on solving the most difficult materials research problems along with the day-to-day analysis needs of clinical laboratories, scientific researchers, business organizations, and government agencies worldwide. McCrone Microscopes & Accessories offers the most advanced microscopy technologies and scientific instruments for sale.
Through its academic institution, the College of Microscopy, McCrone provides training to both industry and government scientist worldwide. Although the staff of The McCrone Group has been teaching scientists around the world for over 40 years, the new College of Microscopy was started in January of 2004 to formalize their training and teaching. Today, over 35 courses per year are made available to the technical community worldwide.
The online McCrone Atlas of Microscopic Particles is the first of its kind internet-based particle reference for scientists, microscopists, and criminalists engaged in materials identification area. ModernMicroscopy.com is McCrone’s online peer-reviewed journal with articles, scientific tips, and tutorials contributed by scientists from around the world.