1.   By giving investors a measuring instrument, Dow helped popularize stocks in general.

2.   Essilor, which makes products ranging from optical measuring instruments to contact lenses, believes the acquisition of Omega can help it to beef-up its U.S. operations.

3.   He favors Advantest Corp., which makes measuring instruments, and Tokyo Electron Ltd.

4.   It could also be used as a delivery service, dropping off measuring instruments and communications devices.

5.   It is now active in eyeglasses, microscopes and measuring instruments.

6.   Its original line was measuring instruments.

7.   The company also makes aircraft safety equipment such as fire suppression systems, electronic measuring instruments, and process control systems used in manufacturing.

8.   The MIddlefield-based company makes measuring instruments.

9.   X-Rite is a Grandville-based manufacturer of measuring instruments used in graphic arts, photography, and plastics.

10.   Zygo makes precision measuring instruments used in the production of computer data storage devices and other devices.