The new coating thickness gauge from the Helmut Fischer Group can be used in a wide range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, plastic extrusion and many other fields of application. The Terascope enables the non-destructive and non-contact measurement of organic single and multiple layers on any base material. Up to seven layers can be analyzed in detail within a few seconds and with just one measurement. Harmless terahertz waves penetrate organic materials such as plastics, wood, ceramics, paints and many more, regardless of the base material, thus opening up a wide range of applications in industrial metrology.
Non-destructive measurement in seconds
"With the Terascope, we measure single and multi-layer systems made of organic materials, such as paints and varnishes, in a non-contact, non-destructive manner and in a matter of seconds. THz technology also makes it possible to check specific material properties," explains Dr. Martin Leibfritz, CEO of the Helmut Fischer Group. With a bandwidth of up to 6 THz (depending on the configuration) and in combination with the patented Clean-Trace technology, the measuring system guarantees high-precision measurement results and high repeatability.
3D scanner for positioning
Thanks to the high sampling rate of 1.6 kHz, measured values are recorded quickly and reliably, even in harsh environments. Optimized for automation, the compact measuring head positions itself optimally to the measurement object using an optional highly sensitive 3D scanner. This means that even curved and complex-shaped surfaces as well as wet and soft coatings can be measured without any problems.