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Optical Coordinate Measuring Machines
High-precision optics for flexible measuring tasks
Non-contact measurement with tactile options
The optical coordinate measuring machines (VMM) in the ZEISS Optical Series impress with their high-resolution camera systems, variable illumination and sophisticated software for fast and precise measuring results. The non-contact, optical measuring technology means that even particularly sensitive, thin-walled or flat workpieces, such as optics, injection-molded workpieces, foils, punched and bent parts, can be measured with a high degree of precision. To extend the range of applications, the ZEISS Optical Series systems can be supplemented with additional probes – for high-precision optical and tactile measurements in just one CMM.
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Multi-sensor technology
Optical and tactile measurement technology combined
All products in the Optical Series are compatible with a tactile sensor and therefore enable the acquisition of 3D tactile measurement data in addition to high-precision 2D optical measurements. Depending on the model, the tactile probe head is available as an option or included in the standard package.
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Variety of sizes
Different sizes for different requirements
ZEISS O-DETECT and ZEISS O-INSPECT are available in different sizes and are suitable for a wide range of applications – from small, delicate parts to larger workpieces.
Technical comparison
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Product type |
Coordinate measuring machine |
Coordinate measuring machine |
Microscope and coordinate measuring machine |
Measuring range in dm |
3/2/2; 5/4/3 |
3/2/2; 5/4/3; 8/6/3 |
8/6/3 |
Optical probe |
ZEISS INVENTA D1 |
ZEISS Discovery.V12 |
ZEISS Discovery.V12 |
Camera |
5 MP black/white |
Standard 100 or scout 160 or scout 240 |
Scout 160 c |
Optical magnification |
1.0x |
Up to 12x |
Up to 12x |
Other probes |
ZEISS XDT (optional) |
ZEISS VAST XXT |
ZEISS VAST XXT |
Overview camera |
Yes |
No |
No |
Illumination |
8-segment LED ring light with blue and white LEDs, coaxial incident light and backlight, diffuse ring light (optional) |
8-segment LED ring light with red and blue LEDs, coaxial incident light and backlight |
16-segment LED ring light with white LEDs, coaxial incident light and backlight |
Accuracy from |
1D: 1.6 μm + L/200 μm |
1D: 1.4 μm + L/250 μm |
1D: 1.5 µm + L/250 µm (8/6/3) |
Software |
ZEISS CALYPSO |
ZEISS CALYPSO |
ZEISS CALYPSO |