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Dimensional metrology for forensic applications

Check out the following material to find out more details on optical 3D measurement solutions used in the field of forensics.

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Optical 3D metrology for forensic applications

See how high-resolution optical 3D metrology is used to associate tools with specific toolmarks

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how to verify surface topographies of toolmark impressions made by firearms and common hand tools like screw drivers
how to easily measure land engraved areas of bullets and cartridges or striation patterns on chisels
how to provide 3D data which is then processed with state-of-the-art statistical pattern recognition algorithms and
how to use the data in court settings to help court officers and juries approach a more objective verdict.

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The use of Focus Variation for Ballistic Toolmark Investigation

See how Bruker Alicona InfiniteFocusG5 is able to acquire the full topography of the cartridge cases through a combination of modular light settings and a small depth of focus. Furthermore, a comparison is also shown between data from the previous generation G4 InfiniteFocus and the current G5 showing substantial advancement in the system and technology.

News Smart Manufacturing Today’s production managers require greater flexibility for small batch size production and tight tolerances. With our solutions for Smart Manufacturing, we demonstrate how Alicona metrology contributes towards profit.

Publication Bruker Alicona's Optical Form Measurement At a Glance: Poster Optical Form Measurement. On demand...

User Case Tampere University: An all-in-one measurement tool for materials of any kind By utilizing optical Alicona-metrology, the Technical UNIVERSITY TAMPERE has found a measurement tool for all kinds of material, shape & size.

News Focus-Variation in Comparison Accurate measurement solutions with high resolution are a necessity whenever surface qualities and micro geometric features need to be examined. In comparison to alternative optical technologies, Focus-Variation closes the gap between typical 3D coordinate measuring technology and classical surface metrology devices.

News Closed Loop Manufacturing High precision EDM machine with integrated optical 3D measurement sensor by Alicona

Publication Bruker Alicona's Optical Roughness Measurement At a Glance: Poster Optical Roughness Measurement. On demand...

Webinar First part = good part! How to optimize manufacturing processes with automated optical 3D metrology. Are you producing complex components with small tolerances? Are you searching for solutions for the intelligent production?

User Case Optiprint: Optical 3D measurement of depth and diameter of microvias OPTIPRINT, supplier of printed circuit boards, have optimized chip & wire bonding. They use Alicona to measure depth & diameter of microvias.

Webinar Optical 3D metrology for forensic applications See how high-resolution optical 3D metrology is used to associate tools with specific toolmarks and much more.

News The role of Alicona in international standardization Standards and guidelines are significant success factors for the competitiveness of a company. A study conducted by the German Fraunhofer Gesellschaft in 2011 quantified the economic benefit of standards in Germany at 15 billion Euro annually.

User Case Lund University & Sandvik: Determining the optimum surface finish for tooth flanks of gears In joint research, SANDVIK Coromant & LUND University use Alicona surface finish measurement systems to verify new gear manufacturing methods.