The smart laboratory microscopes of the Panthera series combine optical technologies with digital connectivity, and they can be linked directly to an HDMI monitor or a tablet. The appearance of the microscopes is inspired by a large sitting cat. The LED feedback ring at the revolving nosepiece is not only a status indicator, but also an iconographic design characteristic of this series. The shiny metallic surfaces, with uniform black-anodised mechanical components, exude elegance and clarity.