The laser scanning 3D microscope uses laser light in a confocal beam path in order to capture defined optical height sections of the sample and combine them in a three-dimensional image stack, which is the basis for topographic calculations. Surface height differences ranging from the nanometer to the millimeter scale can be determined with equal precision and 16 bit resolution ensures excellent image and topography quality and good edge detection.

 

Confocal reflected light measurements with LSM 700 set new standards whatever the properties of your sample. Discover sub-surface structures such as cavities and inclusions in semitransparent materials or image sample topography with outstanding depth of field.

 

In the fluorescence mode, LSM 700 generates additional information about properties and structure of your sample, for example revealing structural defects or highlighting phase separations. The use of fluorescent dyes is also highly effective for visualisation and subsequent examination of cracks, as any slope angle up to 90 degrees can be recorded and displayed.

Aerospace Industry

The detailed analysis of wear marks in moving parts such as turbine blades is another field where 3D techniques such as confocal microscopy are routinely employed. more

Automotive Industry

Control of layer thickness is an important factor in the deposition process. A number of microscopic techniques to measure coating thickness are available, including Total Interference Contrast or confocal microscopy.more

Microelectronics & MEMS

A confocal scanning microscope enables you to test critical factors such as weld and solder points and carry out non-contact analysis, for example of substrates during the etching process. Typical measurement parameters include roughness, dimensions and volumes.more

Solar and Semiconductor Industry

The height of a layer can be determined at its edges, either with the help of Total Interference Contrast (TIC) or by using a confocal microscope.more

Ceramics

In the development of new materials, the relationship between ceramic microstructure and mechanical properties needs to be established. In failure analysis, microstructure can be a valuable source of information needed to identify the cause of fracture. In quality control, sample micrographs are compared to a standard to assure consistent product characteristics. You require a choice of microscopes suited to your requirements. more

Paper and Fibre Materials

Confocal laser microscopy is a particularly useful tool for investigating the shape and dimensions of individual fibers as well as their orientation, stacking and density. 3D techniques can also be used to study fiber deformation and fiber flexibility, an important parameter in paper manufacture.more

Polymers

For applications where you need to observe the surface topography of a plastic part, or measure roughness parameters, confocal microscopy is the technique of choice. With the aid of fluorescence, you can study polymer blends. In addition, confocal techniques detect inhomogeneities and defects underneath the surface, as for example cavities, pores and inclusions.more

Measurement

Whether you are in charge of quality assurance in industry or are developing new materials in a research lab, digital microscope systems form the basis of your application. It has to be suitable for both experts and beginners, offer application-specific modules and adapt easily to your in-house test specifications and new standards – in short, a tailor-made, complete solution for your individual task. more

 

The brilliant performance and exceptional craftsmanship of our microscopes is rivalled only by the profound technical expertise and comprehensive application knowledge of our people.

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