Thermo Fisher Scientific
Waltham, MA 02454
Oct 06, 2009 With up to 2,000 measurement profile points and Hi-Res sensor, IPlus! measures weight or thickness in cast film extrusion, sheet extrusion, nonwovens, vinyl calendering, and extrusion coating applications. Operator interface facilitates use of this measurement and control system, which incorporates sensor technology and software. Optionally, AutoDie Profile Control's (APC) non-linear mapping capabilities help reduce scrap or non-conforming product.

Solar Metrology
Holbrook, NY 11714
Sep 28, 2009 Utilizing X-ray fluorescence, it-situ System SMX-ISI provides composition and thickness measurements for thin film solar PV metal film stacks on flexible roll to roll substrates such as stainless steel, aluminum, and polyimide or rigid substrates such as float glass. Typical measurement applications include Mo thickness and all CIGS combinations. System can be integrated into any vacuum deposition tool, vacuum process station, or point of vacuum process line.

LayTec GmbH
Berlin   Germany
Jul 07, 2009 Designed for in-line use, SolR is capable of monitoring film thickness of all layers throughout thin-film photovoltaic process, including transparent conducting oxide, absorber, and buffer layers. System is available in various editions for copper indium gallium selenide and CdTe-based thin-film solar cell processes. It is compatible with in-line and roll-to-roll processes and works on all different kinds of substrates and PV cell designs.

FRT Of America, LLC
Wallingford, CT 06492
Jun 19, 2009 MicroSpy FT non-destructively measures coatings that are transparent or semi-transparent in Vis and NIR light spectrums. With 3D film thickness mapping mode, it allows thickness measurement of entire coating areas to be visualized and evaluates evenness of film thickness distribution as well as classical point and profile measurements on coating. Selection of 9 sensor types with various light sources, measuring spot sizes, and thickness measuring ranges offer measurement flexibility.

DeFelsko Corp.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Jul 03, 2008 PosiTector® 6000 offers SSPC PA2 feature set in memory models that helps determine if film thickness over extended area conforms to user-specified Min and Max levels. Through PA2 Setup menu, user can specify Min and Max thickness, number of readings in one spot, number of spots in batch, and allowable deviance. Stored results can be viewed on display, modified, or deleted, and formatted printout can be sent to optional IR printer. Results can also be downloaded to PC via USB cable.

Sensory Analytics, LLC
Greensboro, NC 27407
Jan 15, 2008 Featuring 5-axis capabilities, SpecMetrix® RA Coating Quality Assurance Cell can measure films and wet/dry coatings over any substrate, material, and color. Designed for packaging, aerospace, electronics, and medical device industries, automated system helps measure barrier and protective coatings, over-varnish, inside spray, primer, and performance coatings. Integrated with SensorMetric(TM) software, it enables real-time measurement and automated recording/storage of data.

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.
Flanders, NJ 07836
Jul 27, 2007 MetaPULSE IIIa(TM) makes film thickness measurements in aluminum-based DRAM manufacturing processes using picosecond ultrasonic laser sonar (PULSE(TM)) technology, which provides on-product thickness and material characterization for opaque films over range of types, dimensions, and multilayered configurations. Suited for fab-worthy measurements in DRAM and flash memory manufacturing process control for 80, 65, 45, and 32 nm devices, automation platform also delivers flexible wafer handling.

Rohrback Cosasco Systems
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
May 03, 2006 Providing frequent updates on corrosion rates in user's system, Ultracorr® ultrasonic monitoring system features non-intrusive sensor attached to exterior of pipe/vessel surface. Sensors are electronically tagged and measurements stored in hand held, portable data logging instrument. Analysis software provides plots of thickness versus time that are augmented with corrosion rate calculator permitting detailed event analysis.

LMI Technologies Inc.
Southfield, MI 48075
Nov 17, 2005 Utilizing laser triangulation, FDA Class II Glass Thickness Sensor, Model GTS2, measures flat panel glass up to 0.06 in. thick and other flat glass up to 0.12 in. thick at speeds up to 2,000 readings/sec. Stand-off distance is 1.1 in. and measurement range is 0.16 in. All software functions operate inside sensor head, eliminating need for separate controller. Measuring 5.63 x 10.83 x 2.95 in., sensor comes factory calibrated for glass with 1.51 refractive index.

Lion Precision Div. Of AQT Inc.
St. Paul, MN 55126 7014
Apr 21, 2003 GageMaster consists of re-configurable, multi-channel system for measuring displacement, vibration, thickness, high-speed motion, and spindle error motions. It includes 2 built-in channels that use capacitive/inductive sensors and 2 analog inputs for any sensor with voltage output. Signals may be combined mathematically. Unit is also equipped with color TFT touchscreen interface, up to 6 µm RMS resolution, range of 100–1000 µm, and 6 preset configurations.

Ametek, Inc. / EDAX
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Feb 05, 2003 Equipped with laser for rapid sample positioning, CoatMaster 350 XRF coating thickness measurement machine is offered with choice of collimators of various sizes and Z motorized stage. Software is included for coating thickness measurements, compositional analysis, report generation, element identification, and/or bath analysis measurement. Unit may also be used for jewelry analysis to provide precious metals determination.

GEI International, Inc.
Syracuse, NY 13217 6849
May 29, 2002 BNS Series measures thickness of sheet metal, card, paper, and other materials in 0.001 in. increments. Thickness on some models is displayed on digital readout. All units incorporate ratchet to prevent compressing soft materials when measurements are taken. Inch and metric versions are available. All models are supplied in plastic or wood storage cases.

LMI Technologies Inc.
Southfield, MI 48075
Apr 26, 2002 SPR-04 Single Point Laser Sensor uses optical triangulation principles to deliver resolutions better than .001 in. at rates to 1200 measurements per second. Its 6.0 x 3.0 x 1.65 in. size and measurement range of 2 to 8 in. allow for tight and exact industrial measurement applications without negatively affecting accuracy. CCD-based sensor is equipped with automatic power control of laser, and resists changes in ambient temperature and lighting.