The Precision Manufacturing market includes micro-manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and injection molding industries, among others. The 4-in-1 technologies embedded in Sensofar’s 3D optical profilers provide the most versatile and complete solution in this market.

• GD&T measurements of drilling, milling and cutting tools.
• Reverse engineering through CAD comparisons.
• Cutting edge radius measurements of inserts and other cutting tools.
• Surface roughness measurements on any material.
• Volume measurements of porous materials.
• High resolution measurement of sink marks and joint lines.
• Shape and roughness measurements of molds.
• Automatic detection and analyses of holes, traces, trenches, step heights and bumps among others.

The automotive and aerospace markets work with highly demanding industrial standards. Sensofar’s 3D optical profilers enable fast, non- invasive and accurate control of the manufacturing process and the prediction of function performance of a wide range of samples of a vehicle. We can easily characterize the surface profile, surface finish (roughness) and wear volume of different engine parts.

During the last decade, the analysis of 3D images obtained through Sensofar’s 3D optical profilers in the fields of Archaeology and Paleontology are providing excellent
results for:

• The analysis of wear on archaeological tools and teeth to obtain information on how people behaved in the past.
• The characterization of ablation craters associated to Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) measurements.

The consumer electronics market includes Semiconductors, Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) and Display industries, among others. Sensofar has become a true money saving tool in many applications given its speed and versatility.

• Measurement of critical dimensions of Wafer Level Chip Scale Packaging and photomasks.
• Chip edge measurements.
• Radius surface.
• Roughness measurements on e.g., Copper.
• Wear characterization of polishing pads, dicing blades and grinding wheels.
• Solar Cell surface texture measurements.
• Probe depth measurements.
• Automatic detection and analyses of holes, traces, trenches, step heights and bumps.
• Nanometric measurement of defects on glass boards.
• Thickness, Profile and roughness measurements of thin and thick optical films.

Due to the critical nature of its work, the medical device industry demands the highest quality standards. Over the years, these devices have continuously improved, ensuring efficiency and safety through rigorous quality controls and characterizations. Sensofar’s optical systems play a crucial role by providing valuable insights into device functionality, enabling fast, versatile, and non-contact assessments.

• Surface texture of myriad medical devices, including intraoperative devices, prosthetics, implantable devices, and diagnostic platforms like microfluidic chips.
• Solutions that provide comprehensive characterization, including measurements of roughness and form, even in complex-shaped or hard-to-reach areas of implants.
• Critical dimension measurements, volume calculations, and particle detection to learn different aspects of the devices.
• Systems that adhere to well-established calibration and certification procedures, ensuring they provide accurate and meaningful data.

The designing and manufacturing of tools directly affects the production quality of the end-user industry. Sensofar’s 3D optical profilers enable fast, non-invasive and accurate control of the manufacturing process, as well as the prediction of function performance of a wide range of tools.

• Roughness measurements at the valleys, flanks and peaks of threads.
• Cutting edge radius measurements of inserts and other cutting tools.
• Quantification of droplets for improved coating processes.
• GD&T measurements.
• Reverse engineering through CAD comparisons.

The Optics industry is an important global economic driver. There are more and more complex and sophisticated applications for optical systems that require advanced and accurate manufacturing processes. Sensofar’s 3D optical profilers enable fast and non-contact measurements that meet the most high-quality control and assurance standards.

• Fast and non-contact measurements of shape of optical elements.
• Surface finish measurements of lenses, beam splitters, filters, and active and adaptive optical elements, among others.
• Characterization of defects on optical elements with sub-nanometric resolution.
• Measurements of IOLs and contact lenses molds.

Sensofar’s 3D optical profilers have become essential tools for Defense and Police departments worldwide, enhancing the analysis and understanding of various forensic materials.

• Sensofar’s technology offers fast, reliable, and non-invasive profiling of micro-geometry on surfaces.
• Detailed surface measurements of drugs and their packaging for improved identification and traceability.
• Characterization of the nano- and microstructures on ID cards and banknotes that aid in verifying authenticity and preventing fraud.
• The profilers also capture precise 3D topographies of forensic tools such as scissors and wire cutters, supporting thorough evidence examination and material analysis.