True High-Definition Imaging Combined with Ultra-Precision 3D
Surface Metrology
BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced the release of its new Contour
Elite 3D Optical Microscopes, which for the first time fully
integrate high-definition microscopy imaging with industry-leading
three-dimensional (3D) optical metrology functionality.
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This latest generation of Bruker interferometric optical technology
delivers the high-speed operation, accuracy, and repeatability that
top-level R&D and production QC requires, and adds the imaging and
display advantages commonly associated with confocal microscopy. For
those only familiar with imaging microscopes, Contour Elite
systems add the ability to acquire quantitative measurements with
significantly higher density sampling. The combination of
high-throughput sub-nanometer vertical resolution metrology with
enhanced imaging capability makes the Contour Elite
microscopes ideal for a broad spectrum of metrology applications in
industries ranging from precision machining and microelectronics to
optical components and medical devices.
"Our previous Bruker system has been a workhorse for rapid, accurate
measurement results, but now with the new Contour Elite 3D
optical microscope, we can simultaneously acquire nanometer-scale
metrology data and true images of our clients’ samples,” said Thomas F.
Fister, Ph.D., Senior Director of Analytical Services at Evans
Analytical Lab, CA, USA. “The ability to use high-definition and color
imaging also allows us to segment the data based on color, adding
another powerful capability to our measurement services. The Contour
Elite makes locating sample surfaces very intuitive, and the
stunning images are great for reporting results to our clients.”
“The Contour Elite microscopes are the first commercially
available white light interferometry-based metrology systems that
combine proprietary highest resolution imaging algorithms with
innovative hardware enhancements to obtain both nanometer-scale
metrology data and high-definition true images of samples,” added Kent
Health, General Manager of Bruker’s Stylus and Optical Metrology
Business. “Successful characterization of samples in research
institutions, industrial R&D facilities, and QA/QC labs requires
accurate measurements, crisp imaging and rapid throughput, all of which
are combined here in a single platform. Contour Elite is a
true successor of Bruker’s long-standing tradition of pushing the
boundaries of measurement capability while taking the complexity out of
operation and analysis."
About the Contour Elite 3D Optical Microscopes
The Contour Elite microscopes are the latest generation of
Bruker’s surface profiler brand, featuring more than 30 years of
technological innovations. The new models take the platform to new
heights of functionality by tightly integrating advanced 3D optical
metrology technology, true high-definition imaging, patent-pending
illumination design, and proprietary software algorithms for data
processing, analysis and visualization. Intuitive operation and new
ease-of-use features make Contour Elite systems quickly
productive for both operators without extensive training, as well as for
experienced users. The result is the industry’s best available lateral
and vertical resolution in a 3D optical microscope, providing users with
superior imagery, extremely repeatable measurement data, accelerated
measurement throughput, and simple yet highly customizable operation and
data analysis.
About Bruker Corporation
For more than 50 years, Bruker has enabled scientists to make
breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the
quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance, scientific research
instruments and high-value analytical solutions enable scientists to
explore life and materials at molecular, cellular and microscopic levels.
In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation,
productivity and customer success in life science molecular research, in
applied and pharma applications, in microscopy, nano-analysis and
industrial applications, as well as in cell biology, preclinical
imaging, clinical research, microbiology and molecular diagnostics. For
more information, please visit: http://www.bruker.com.
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