# Open Microscopy Environment

- **Website:** <https://openmicroscopy.org.uk>
- **Primary alias:** `openmicroscopy.org.uk`

## Description

The Open Microscopy Environment (OME) is a collaborative consortium that unites universities, research labs, industry professionals, and developers in the creation of open-source software and format standards for microscopy data. OME is dedicated to advancing the field of microscopy through innovative solutions such as OMERO, a robust client-server platform designed for the management, visualization, and analysis of microscopy images and their associated metadata. Users can securely access and share their data from anywhere with an internet connection.

Additionally, OME offers Bio-Formats, a versatile Java library that supports over 140 file formats, facilitating seamless integration with various analysis tools, including ImageJ and CellProfiler, as well as commercial software like MATLAB. The organization also implements OME Files and leads the OME-NGFF project, focusing on developing "Next Generation File Formats" for optimized storage of large, multi-dimensional image data. With a commitment to community engagement and open-source principles, OME plays a vital role in the evolution of microscopy technology.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Biology _(under Science and Education)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Links

- [github](https://github.com/openmicroscopy)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/openmicroscopy)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/ome---open-microscopy-environment)

## Logos & icons

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## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
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| St Tropaz | #2b5797 | accent |
| Midnight Moss | #010602 | dark |
| Blizzard Blue | #a4d2ea | light |

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