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.

Magnesium Elektron Powders North America (Reade Manufacturing Co.)
Manchester, NJ 08759
Sep 30, 2009 Using ultrasonic immersion detector, Elektron® Ultrasonix operator can ultrasonically check products to Aerospace Material Specification AMS 2154. Automatic ultrasonic flaw detection within immersion tank removes inherent operator error, enabling repeatable checking of material cleanliness. Supported by K-scan data acquisition and analysis software, machine is custom-built to check both round billet and flat plate or extrusions. Scanning envelope accommodates parts up to 3,000 x 1,000 x 450 mm.

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.

Mitutoyo America Corp.
Aurora, IL 60504
Sep 01, 2009 IP67-rated Digimatic Hook Style Depth Gage features hook positioned perpendicular to end of main scale, enabling depth gage jaws to securely affix to lips or other projections. Dustproof, chipproof, and coolantproof protection promotes .0005 in. resolution and ±.0015 in. accuracy at depth range of .4-8.4 in. Featuring stainless steel construction with hardened and micro-lapped measuring faces, gauge has mounting holes in base, and wider extension bases are available.

BYK Gardner USA
Columbia, MD 21046 2729
Aug 03, 2009 Offering measuring range to 120 mil for Fe and NFe substrates, one-handed byko-test 4500 requires no cable or calibration when changing from ferrous to non-ferrous substrates. It has integrated, non-wearing ruby probe tip to protect probe and surface of measured area. Ready to use instrument comes with carrying case with zero plates, calibration certificate, operating instructions, and batteries.

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.

Solar Metrology
Holbrook, NY 11714
Mar 06, 2009 Featuring 600 x 1,200 mm lateral X/Y range of measurement, SMX-FPV is designed for near-line film composition and thickness control of CIGS and CdTe film stacks. It also provides process control of active, contact, and TCO layers. Detailed analysis of full photovoltaic panels is possible, including copper and gallium ratio determination as well as panel gradient analysis. Areas of use include research and process development, in-process monitoring, and post-process QC.

Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc.
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Feb 09, 2009 With measuring range of 0.025-19.999 in. and resolution of .001 in., TI-25S ultrasonic wall thickness gauge comes pre-programmed with sonic velocities for aluminum 2024, stainless steel 303, steel 4340, cast iron, Plexiglass, PVC, polystyrene and polyurethane. It is switch selectable between English or metric units and displays results in inches, inches/microsecond, millimeters and meters/second. Alkaline or NiCad battery in unit provide power for up to 200 hr of use.

Olympus NDT
Waltham, MA 02453
Dec 08, 2008 Designed with horizontal case and sunlight-readable VGA display, EPOCH 1000 Series features 6 kHz max pulse rate frequency with single-shot measurements, tunable square wave pulser, digital receiver, and digital filter sets for signal-to-noise clarity. Phased array imaging allows simultaneous inspection of multiple focal laws and various angles in single scan. Detectors are suited for inspections in oil, gas, and petrochemical as well as power generation, aerospace, and manufacturing.

Fischer Technology Inc.
Windsor, CT 06095
Nov 03, 2008 Combining 2 physical measurement methods, DUALSCOPE® FMP100 calculates thickness for non-magnetic coatings on ferrous substrate materials and electrically non-conducting coatings on NF-metals. Configuration options promote clear presentation of results, and user can create application-specific interfaces and printform templates. While USB port enables connection to external keyboard, printer, or PC, software is provided for managing measurement application and configuring instrument.

DeFelsko Corp.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Sep 16, 2008 PosiTector 6000 facilitates compliance with International Maritime Organization Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (IMO PSPC) regulation for seawater ballast tanks in all types of ships and double-side skin spaces on bulk carriers. After target thickness value is entered, product indicates PASS/FAIL condition for each measurement taken. PosiSoft software and USB cable are included for downloading reports with thickness criteria, readings, and PASS/FAIL statements.

GE Sensing
Billerica, MA 01821
Aug 25, 2008 Available in 3 upgradeable models, Phasor Flaw Detectors are suited for applications ranging from corrosion monitoring to defect detection and sizing. Portable phased array Phasor XS provides highest resolution and probability of inspection, while mid-level Phasor 16/16 Weld combines phased array and conventional capability and produces full color image scans that can be stored as jpg for remote analysis. Phasor CV offers conventional, single-channel ultrasonic flaw detection.

Wilkens-Anderson Co. (WACO)
Chicago, IL 60651
Aug 14, 2008 Suited for can diameters from 2-3 in., Seam Thickness Gauge features special design which aligns position of digital indicator precisely with chuck wall angle, and offers accurate seam thickness measurement with .0005 in. resolution. Measurement readings can be transferred automatically into WACO® Accuseam system.

GE Sensing
Billerica, MA 01821
Aug 07, 2008 Phasec 3 is single-frequency instrument for crack and corrosion detection and conductivity and coating measurements, while Phasec 3s adds dynamic rotating inspection capability and Phasec 3d adds dual-frequency capability to 3s for inspection at 2 different depths. Devices feature ¼ VGA TFT display with choice of 8 color combinations to differentiate between stored and active signals. Units have onboard memory for 200 setups and 200 traces, USB connectivity, and battery life up to 6 hr.

Olympus NDT
Waltham, MA 02453
Jul 09, 2008 OmniScan® MXE flaw detector offers eddy current (EC) and eddy current array (ECA) technologies used to detect surface and slight subsurface defects in metallic structures. Included MXE v2.0 software offers interface with step-by-step Wizard Assistance Menu that accelerates calibration and setup of application parameters. Alarm features offer flexible setup conditions, and other features include raster scan function as well as seamless switch between EC inspection and ECA inspection.

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.

Automation U.S.A., Inc.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Mar 18, 2008 MI Fe 500 µm Coating Thickness Measuring Instrument is pen-shaped probe for measurements of thin coatings on both normal and small parts like screws, small machine parts, rings, braces, nails, beams, or studs. Operating with Magnetic Inductive principle, it measures non-ferromagnetic coatings as well as lacquer, enamel, or plastic coatings on steel substrate. It is also available with coating thickness gauge stand.

Oxford Instruments
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Feb 07, 2008 Combining X-ray tube and large LN2 free detector, X-Strata980 measures small areas of complex samples and delivers limits of detection in single digit ppms. It performs analysis and characterization of multi-layer coatings, SAC alloys, µPPF, and solar panels. With high resolution detector, product can identify, quantify, and differentiate neighboring elements. Unit can measure features as small as 150 microns in size. Users can choose empirical/fundamental parameter calibration.

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.