Menu Start

  • Advantages of Using "Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope"- Comparison to SEM and Roughness Gauge -

Contents Start

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 (1200x)

Laser mark (2400x)
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
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
Aluminum alloy

SUS 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
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
Corny layer cells

Camel hair
Camel hair


End of main content

Top of this page


  • print this page


Start of contact us and terms of use menus

Copyright OLYMPUS CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.