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 Talysurf PGI Blu

The new Form Talysurf PGI BLU is a dedicated metrology instrument ideal for the precision 3D form measurement of shallow and steep-sided aspheric lenses and molds. Offering a 50nm (λ/12) form measurement capability, with fully automated operation, the PGI Blu is the perfect lens mold metrology instrument for mass-production and R&D facilities alike. Providing a rendered 3-dimensional surface astigmatism map, complete characterization of the user’s components is easily ensured.

Steep-sided aspheric optics provide one of today’s most demanding ultra-high precision measurement challenges. The Form Talysurf PGI Blu is able to meet these requirements for new and existing lens and lens-mold designs, supporting a wide range of products such as: Blu-ray DVD optics, cell-phone and digital camera lenses, IR imaging optics, laser diode / LED collimation optics, fibre-optic coupling components, etc…

In order to improve manufacturing yields, reduce operational costs and provide high quality products, today’s production manufacturing facilities require metrology of the highest standard. In addition to a sub λ/12 measurement accuracy; automation, ease-of-use, rapid throughput and reliable 24/7 operation are all core essentials. Based on a hybrid combination of industry-leading in-house technologies, Taylor Hobson’s new PGI Blu is designed to meet and exceed these needs.

A revolutionary automated interface enables the rapid generation of 3D measurement routines, providing an intelligent ‘single-click’ utility essential for factory-floor operation. Production manufacturers of high NA (steep-sided) injection molded optics are already reporting yield improvements in excess of 20%, directly gained from using the PGI Blu. Given their large production volumes, this manufacturing improvement corresponds to an annualised cost saving in excess of $1Million!

Based around a versatile mechanical platform, the new PGI Blu is the ideal instrument for a wide variety of precision measurement applications, optimising factory utilisation and future-proofing your investment against component design changes. Providing all the benefits of Taylor Hobson’s renowned reputation for measurement accuracy, this instrument brings a new era of dynamic 3D aspheric metrology to both laboratory and production ‘shop-floor’ facilities alike.

• Form measurement capability: 50nm (λ/12)
• Able to measure high slopes with no loss of performance
• Automatic 3D astigmatic analysis and display
• New straight-forward interface for the shop-floor user
• Fully automated set-up and measurement routines

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