Researchers from Skoltech, MEPhI, and the Dukhov All-Russian Research Institute of Automation have proposed a new method to ...

A quantum trick based on interferometric measurements allows a team of researchers at LMU to detect even the smallest ...

By ensuring dimensional accuracy and surface integrity, Zygo helps aerospace innovators qualify AM parts faster and with ...

What counts as a smooth surface depends on context. A material considered smooth in one industry may appear rough in another, as the definition varies with sector and application. Smooth has its own ...

The demand for high-performance lightweight optics has driven interest in silicon carbide (SiC) due to its exceptional thermal stability, hardness, and strength-to-weight ratio. This study ...

In integrated circuit manufacturing, chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is used to control the surface roughness of wafers and other substrates—a key factor influencing the reliability of final ...

With the advancement of nanotechnology, understanding surface properties at the nano- and sub-nanoscale has become increasingly important. Characteristics such as topography and roughness play a ...

Zygo, an AMETEK business unit, is set to showcase its range of 3D optical profilers at CONTROL 2025 next month. The cutting-edge optical metrology specialist will be exhibiting its ZeGage Pro and ...

A leading university research lab studied bacterial biofilms to gain insights into their behavior and growth processes. Accurate biofilm measurement is essential for the lab’s work, yet the complexity ...