Confocal microscope for optical measurement
 

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NanoSurf confocal microscope demo unit for only $39,000 (originally priced at $125,000)

The confocal microscope NanoSurf was especially designed for R&D and industrial quality assurance as an independent 3D optical measurement system. The instrument is based on white light confocal microscopy, which is a powerful alternative to white light interferometers.

The NanoSurf can measure optically complex surface structures while maintaining high vertical and lateral resolution.The confocal physical filtering principle leads to a significant reduction of optical artifacts and a robust & predictable height signal in cases, where other optical methods fail.
Measuring results using surface roughness standards show a good correlation to the most accurate tactile instruments. The NanoSurf confocal microscope is the only non-destructive optical measurement system that provides this high level of correlation for non contact characterization of complex surface structures.

The NanoSurf confocal microscope

The NanoSurf consists of a compact confocal module that is mounted to a solid stand and can be moved in vertical direction. The sample is placed on an x-y precision slide.
Because of the precise motion control, extended measurement areas can be measured by combining basic fields via stitching.

The NanoSurf confocal microscope is controlled by software working under MS Windows® NT; the surface topography data can be presented and analyzed in various ways.

Standard components
  • Confocal image sensor (measurement principle: whitelight confocal microscopy)
  • Vertical measurement range: limited by working distance of objectives
  • Lateral resolution: 512 x 512 pixel in the basic field
  • MS Windows (NT)
Options
  • Stitching (Automated measurements of larger areas)
  • Long working distance
  • Piezo for higher vertical resolution
Applications include
For more information on the NanoSurf confocal microscope, please download our data sheet. [pdf, 274 KB]