Konica Minolta built the world's first portable Spectrophotometer and the first portable 3D Non-Contact Color Digitizer. We also developed the first fingertip pulse oximeter and the first light meter to be used aboard a space craft (Apollo 8). Today, Konica Minolta's long term commitment is to continue as the technological leader in optical test and measurement solutions. Universities, Research and Development Laboratories, Food, Plastics, Paint and Coatings, Transportation, Textiles, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Architecture, Archeology, Animation, -- across all industries and market segments, Konica Minolta's instruments are recognized for the highest quality and performance, reliability, innovative design, and ease of use.