Surface Metrology That Delivers Accurate, Reliable Results

Whether you work in quality control, production, or product development — surface measurement is key to mastering your process.
But when it comes to fine structures or delicate materials, traditional contact-based methods often reach their limits.

Why Download the Handbook?

Because quality counts — and surface finish matters more than ever.

This practical handbook shows you:

What surface metrology means in a 3D world
How optical measuring instruments outperform traditional tools
When and why surface measuring instruments matter to your results
How to reduce scrap and inspection time - while improving traceability
How key technologies such as Focus-Variation, Vertical Focus Probing & Real3D revolutionize precise surface finish measurement.
Real world success stories: How compabies improved quality and efficiency with optical surface metrology
Where optical surface measurement delivers results – from automotive to aerospace, medical devices, electronics, and precision manufacturing

👉 Download the free handbook now and take your quality control to the next level.

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Why Download This Handbook?

This practical handbook shows you how optical, non-contact surface metrology enables precise, traceable and repeatable surface finish measurement — even on the most complex surfaces.
Ideal for high-precision manufacturing, complex geometries, and ISO-compliant documentation.

What Our Customers Say

Optical 3D measurement with Bruker Alicona devices enables completely new and fully automated component optimization on DORST powder presses for indexable inserts with positive geometries.

By using high-precision optical 3D metrology from Bruker Alicona, we have optimized the process targets to be achieved in our mass finishing machines and increased component quality, from tools to gear parts.

Manfred Sägmüller, Head of Technology at the VOLLMER Group

With Bruker Alicona's optical metrology, we have been able to raise the processes of our machines to a high level and ensure the high quality of the tools that are processed on our machines.

Optical Surface Metrology - Designed for Quality-Driven Manufacturers

This guide is made for:

Metrologists
Quality assurance managers
Manufacturing leaders

…who need reliable, high-resolution surface measurement that’s fast, repeatable, and ready for automation.