During the past few years, analytical techniques and equipment have moved out of the scientific laboratory and onto the manufacturing floor. According to Business Communications Co. Inc. of Norwalk, Conn., the overall instruments market will grow at an average annual rate of 4.1% during 1998 to 2003. The highest growth rate of any category will be in the area of ultraviolet and visible instruments, including spectrophotometers and spectrometers. According to the same source, the number and types…