Sensofar Metrology, Terrassa, Spain, recently introduced the S lynx, a compact, high-resolution, non-contact 3D surface profiler, according to a company news release issued Feb. 10. The new surface profiler features Sensofar's key 3-in-1 technology approach, namely the integration of confocal, interferometry and focus variation techniques into the same sensor head.

This 3-in-1 approach, according to the company, enables the system to offer surface measurement versatility over differing textures, structures, roughness and waviness—all across varying surface scales. Typical applications include automotive, consumer electronics, energy, LCD, materials science, microelectronics, micromanufacturing (EDM, milling or laser), micropaleontology, semiconductors, tooling and watch manufacturing.

The S lynx comes equipped with a white LED light source, a high-resolution camera and an encoded nosepiece for interchangeable objectives. With no moving parts in the sensor head, the system reportedly improves stability, and repeatability while providing a long lifetime with no maintenance.

In addition, the latest version of Sensofar's SensoSCAN software includes customizable tools as well as new and powerful analysis algorithms that have been especially designed for compatibility with current surface measurement benchmarks (such as ISO standards).