Bruker ContourX-500 3D Optical Profilometer

The ContourX family of profilometers utilises numerous Bruker-exclusive WLI technology advances to deliver the industry's most capable benchtop metrology and easiest to use surface measurement software. Available in three benchtop models, the ContourX profilers feature new, robust design and provide a range of capabilities and price points optimised to match individual metrology and budget requirements. New hardware features include an innovative stage design for larger stitching capbilities and a 5MP camera with a 1200 x 1000 measurement array for lower noise, larger field-of-view, and higher lateral resolution.

The ContourX-500 Optical Profilometer is the world's most comprehensive automated benchtop system for fast, non-contact 3D surface metrology. Incorporating Bruker's proprietary tip/tilt optical head, the system is fully programmable to measure surface features over a range of angles while minimising tracking errors.

Features:

• Industry-best Z resolution independent of magnification

• Advanced automation configured with encoded XY stage, auto tip/tilt head, and auto intensity

• Integrated air isolation in a space-efficient footprint

• Easy-to-use interface for quick and accurate results

• Wide range of automation features to tailor measurement and analysis routines

• Most extensive library of filters and analysis options

Bruker's proprietary tip/tilt in the head provides unmatched user flexibility for production setup and inspection. By coupling the auto tip/tilt functionality with the optical path in the microscope head, Bruker has coupled the point of inspection to the line of sight independent of tilt. This results in les operator intervention providing the maximum reproducibility. The combination of this feature with automated staging and objectives makes the ContourX-500 ideally suited to "measure-on-demand" industrial requiremetns, all within a compact footprint.

Traditional pitch-and-roll stage designs require operator adjustment of five axes of motion to maintain point of inspection on line of sight for measurement. The unique Bruker tip/tilt in the head design maintains the line of sight on the point of inspection — regardless of tilt —resulting in optimised image acquisition and fastest time to data.