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Understand surface roughness as it relates to a machined part, polished item, or manufactured part is crucial in determining how the part will perform, wear, appear, or function. Read the blog to find out more on evaluating components.
Mar 24, 2022
The Role of Metrology in Health
How metrology is critical in improving our quality of life and our planet.
May 20, 2021
Meeting the Challenge of Measuring Super Smooth Surfaces
Metrology options chosen for different surfaces must satisfy all needs.
May 5, 2020
Laser Interferometry – An Enabling Technology for Automated Manufacturing
How interferometry solutions have streamlined manufacturing.
May 5, 2020
Characterizing the Polishing Process Fingerprint of High Quality Optical Surfaces
Coherence scanning interferometry (CSI) is a powerful characterization tool.
Mar 2, 2020
Extreme Testing: Dropping a ZYGO Laser Interferometer from a Forklift
We drop a laser interferometer from a forklift to prove its toughness.
Nov 1, 2019
Using Grazing Incidence Interferometry to Measure Large or Non-Specular Surfaces
Learn about two applications of grazing incidence interferometry.
Sep 27, 2018
Highest Quality Laser Interferometer Measurements Require Highest Quality Reference Optics
With no confidence in reference optics, measurements may fluctuate in quality.
Jan 9, 2018
Measuring Wavefront Distortion of Optical Windows Using Laser Interferometry
ZYGO’s laser interferometry used by space agencies to evaluate optical windows.
Nov 22, 2017