Advantages of Using "Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope"- Comparison to SEM and Roughness Gauge -
Bare wafer manufacturers
- Measurement of laser mark depth
- Analysis of roughness of wafer surface in polishing process
- Inspection of extraneous substances
- Measurement of taper at wafer edge
- Observation of cracks at wafer edge

Laser mark (1200x)

Laser mark (2400x)
Chemical materials
- Measurement of height differences of the optical waveguides on flat panel displays
- Measurement of film thickness on the deflecting plate for flat panal display
- Analysis of adhesive roughness
- Roughness of coating surface
- Shape of toner surface
- Analysis of metal materials after chemical treatment

Optical waveguide
Metal materials
- Analysis of corroded part
- Analysis of fracture plane
- Analysis of coating surface
- Measurement of depth of Vickers mark
- Thickness measurement of protective coatings

Aluminum alloy

SUS alloy
Automotive parts
- Surface analysis of brake pads and discs
- Analysis of sliding surface on clutch parts
- Analysis of fracture plane in piston rings
- Surface profile of studless tires
- Surface profile of oil seal molds
- Surface profile of fuel injector
- Analysis of wear of ball bearings for steering
- Cooling fan, compressor, muffler, calibrator, etc.
- Wire and carbon materials

Metal corrosion
Other applications
- Control of SAW filter line width
- Control of LD/LED line width
- Inspection of condenser surface profile
- CD/DVD pit shape
- Surface profile of magnetic tape
- Inspection of surface profile of fiber
- Observation of ceramic particles
- Groove on pull-tab of aluminum can
Unique applications
- Hair
- Lipstick
- Foundation
- Teeth (artificial teeth)
- Plants
- Pearls
- Excavated historical relics
- Golf clubs and balls
- Markings on drugs

Corny layer cells

Camel hair
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