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This section provides an overview for surface profilometers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 surface profilometer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked surface profilometer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Lapmaster International, LLC, 2.Fischer Technology, Inc., 3.Bruker Corporation.
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A surface profilometer is a device used to measure the smoothness (degree of unevenness) of the surface of an object.
Surface roughness, a crucial quality indicator in manufacturing, significantly affects product functionality, durability, and appearance. The measurement of surface roughness involves two main types: the contact method and the non-contact method.
In the contact method, a stylus or probe detects the up-and-down movement on the object's surface. Typically made of a hard material like diamond, the stylus requires careful handling to prevent scratching. On the other hand, the non-contact method employs technologies like lasers or optical sensors, ensuring surface measurements without scratching. Choosing the right model of surface profilometer is essential, with consideration given to the specific application and the object being measured.
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Fischer Technology, Inc., established in Windsor, CT in 1979 is a manufacturer of coating thickness and material testing instrumentation. Their product portfolio includes coating thickness gauges, material testing instruments such as hardness testers, adhesion testers, and gloss meters, adhesion testers, used for assessing the bond strength between coatings and substrates. The company serves markets including Electronics and Semiconductors, Marine and Offshore, Construction and Architecture and Quality Control. The company has a national distribution network and a customer support center.
LAPMASTER WOLTERS’s roots go back as far as 1804 with the founding of Peter Wolters. Lapmaster was founded in Chicago in 1948 as a manufacture of lapping and polishing machines for the mechanical seal market, Lapmaster has grown to a worldwide solution provider for more than 20 industries like precision optics and advanced materials. Lapmaster serves many industries including automotive, semiconductor, electro optics, and medical devices. Lapmaster also sells many consumables including abrasive powders, lapping compounds diamond lubricants, and composite plates. Products include lapping, polishing, bore honing, buffing, grinding, and special purpose machines.
Bruker, founded in 1960 and based in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer and distributor of scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions. The company's product range includes analyzers, microscopes, and imaging solutions, which have applications in fields such as life science research, cell biology, and microbiology. In 1969, the company developed the world's first FT-NMR spectrometer system, enabling broadband proton decoupling. In 1997, it further expanded its capabilities by acquiring the analytical X-ray division of Siemens AG. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, and its products are available for sale worldwide.
North Star Imaging Inc., founded in 1986 and based in Rogers, USA, is a manufacturer of industrial X-ray systems non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. The company designs and manufactures 2D digital radiography & 3D computed tomography systems. These products are frequently used for failure analysis, Quality Control and internal measurements. This technology is used by many different markets including medical devices, electronics and aerospace. The company is ISO certified for its quality and environmental standards, and has ASNT & NAS 410 certified employees.
Vitrek Corp, established in 1990 and based in Poway, California, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of high voltage test and measurement equipment. The company's product range includes Non-Contact Measurement devices, MTI Instruments Accumeasure Capacitance Products, Portable Hand-Held Signal Simulators/Calibrators, and Semiconductor/Solar Metrology Systems. These products are designed for various testing and measurement tasks. They mainly serve the electronic, appliance, medical, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. The company's services include safety and electrical test equipment provisioning, solar and metrology system offerings, vibration/engine balancing system solutions, and high-speed data acquisition.
Renishaw plc., established in 1973 and based in Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of analytical instruments, medical devices, and manufacturing technologies. Some of the products it stocks include additive manufacturing systems, open optical encoders, and neurological products, and it operates in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions, with 67 locations in 36 countries. Throughout its history, the company has spent 13% to 18% of its annual sales in R&D and engineering. In 1981, it set up its first international manufacturing facility in Ireland, and in 1984, it was listed in the London Stock Exchange unlisted securities market.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lapmaster International, LLC |
42.9%
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| 2 | Fischer Technology, Inc. |
21.4%
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| 3 | Bruker Corporation |
14.3%
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| 4 | North Star Imaging Inc. |
7.1%
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| 5 | Vitrek Corp. |
7.1%
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| 6 | Reid Supply |
7.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the surface profilometer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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6 | 100.0% |
