Photonics

Measurement tasks

What do you want to measure? Find the direct entry via your measurement task – independent of product or application.

Not every measurement task starts with a clearly defined measurement technology or a specific measurement system. Often, only the physical or derived quantity to be measured is known.

The entry via measurement tasks guides you directly to suitable measurement principles and optical metrology solutions – from fundamental physical quantities to complex material and object characteristics. Select your measurement task to discover appropriate solution approaches.

Mechanical & Structural

Strain

by optical fiber

Contact-based strain sensing via optical fibers, single-point or distributed along the fiber, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments.

Optical fiber sensor measuring strain on steel beam with colorful wave visualization in industrial environment. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

by optical fiber

Contact-based strain sensing via optical fibers, single-point or distributed along the fiber, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments.

Industrial metal tank with a thermal imaging overlay highlighting heat distribution and internal fiber optic sensing path

by digital image correlation

Optical stereo camera based 3D measurement, for dynamic/high speed applications, regardless of the shape, temperature and size, form high speed applications, for motion and deformation analysis, material characterization and component testing

High-precision 3D digital image correlation system measuring strain on a compressed material sample with dual cameras and graphical data display. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

by digital image correlation

Optical stereo camera based 3D measurement, for dynamic/high speed applications, regardless of the shape, temperature and size, form high speed applications, for motion and deformation analysis, material characterization and component testing

Advanced 3D digital image correlation system capturing stress and strain distribution on a metallic test specimen under compression.
Deformation

by digital image correlation

Optical stereo camera based 3D measurement, for dynamic/high speed applications, regardless of the shape, temperature and size, for motion and deformation analysis, material characterization and component testing

High-precision material testing using optical digital image correlation with stereo cameras and strain analysis on concrete samples. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

by optical fiber

Contact-based displacement sensing via optical fibers, single-point or distributed along the fiber, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments.

Dark woven carbon fiber texture with a glowing blue wave line highlighting surface deformation and flexibility. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.
Pressure

by optical fiber

Contact-based pressure sensing via optical fiber, excellent repeatability and reliability for industrial applications, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments, suitable for underwater use

Aircraft landing gear with a colorful strain measurement overlay illustrating optical fiber sensor technology for structural monitoring. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.
Accleleration

by optical fiber

contact-based, reliable, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments, for acceleration and vibration measurement

Electric motor with thermal and electromagnetic simulation highlighting heat distribution and magnetic field analysis. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

Geometry & Dimensional

Layer & material thickness

by photothermal technology

Contactless for all kinds of material, from transparent to intransparent layers, for inline, atline and lab use, with small measuring head for measuring points that are difficult to access

Automated optical measurement system with dual sensors inspecting suspended flat metal samples in industrial lab setup.

by terahertz technology

Contactless, non-destructive measurements in realtime for industrial applications, with an accuracy of up to one micrometer on up to five different layers

Yellow industrial robotic arm equipped with sensors and cables performing automated precision measurement tasks in a manufacturing setting.
Material homogeneity

by terahertz technology

Contactless, non-destructive measurements in realtime for industrial applications, with an accuracy of up to one micrometer on up to five different layers

Yellow industrial robotic arm equipped with fiber optic sensors performing precise automated measurements in a dark lab environment.
Liquid level

by optical fiber

Contact-based level sensing via optical fiber, "Plug & Forget", maintenance-free for decades of continuous operation, high long-term precision, no drift over time, ±1 mm measurement accuracy, remote operation, suitable for hazardous environments, ATEX compliant

Industrial stainless steel pressure vessel with optical sensor and blue digital crosshair display for precise measurement. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.
Deformation

by digital image correlation

Optical stereo camera based 3D measurement, for dynamic/high speed applications, regardless of the shape, temperature and size, for motion and deformation analysis, material characterization and component testing

Digital image correlation setup measuring strain on a compressed concrete sample using optical cameras and color-coded displacement mapping. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

by optical fiber

Contact-based displacement sensing via optical fibers, single-point or distributed along the fiber, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments.

Close-up of woven carbon fiber fabric with a glowing light streak highlighting texture and curvature for composite materials. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

Temperature & Thermography

Measurement technology

by optical fiber

Contact-based temperature sensing via optical fibers, single-point or distributed along the fiber, immune to electromagnetic interference and harsh environments.

Optical fiber sensor measuring high-temperature strain and deformation on industrial metal pipe with heat signal visualization. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.

by IR-/ thermo­graphy camera

Non-contact optical temperature measurement by camera, real-time thermal imaging, suitable for moving, large, hot or inaccessible objects

Industrial refinery with colorful glowing pipes and a smokestack emitting red-orange smoke against a dark sky. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.
Reference & calibration

by blackbody radiation sources

Highly precise thermal reference sources for calibration and development of IR sensors and thermal imaging systems.

Three sizes of IC Xenon light sources with black front panels and gray housings, used for advanced photonics measurement.

Material & Electrical

Semiconductor sheet resistance

by four-point-probes

Sheet resistance measuring and mapping in photovoltaik & wafer production, tactile and very reliable measuring method

Precision optical measurement setup inspecting layered material thickness using interferometry with a compact sensor from Polytec.
Material thickness & homogeneity

by terahertz technology

Contactless, non-destructive measurements in realtime for industrial applications, with an accuracy of up to one micrometer on up to five different layers

Yellow industrial robot arm equipped with optical sensors and cables performing precise automated measurement tasks in dark environment.

Optical & Spectral

UV-VIS-IR radiation measurement technology

by high-end radiometer

Through bandpass filters for spectral information or in open wavelength ranges by a single or several parallel optical channels for simultaneous spectral measurements

Multi-lens optical measurement device with protective housing, designed for precise industrial photonics and metrology applications.

by UV handheld radiometer

Radiation measurement, power measurement, automatic fiber optic detection, ideal for UV curing systems

OmniCure R2000 Radiometer with digital display and control buttons for precise UV light measurement and monitoring.

by spectroradiometer

Spectral signatures measurement of objects from distances between a few meters to tens of kilometers spectrally or radiometrically

High-precision scientific camera system with liquid nitrogen cooling, protective face shield warning, and integrated control panel for optical measurements.

by IR-/ thermo­graphy camera

Non-contact optical temperature measurement by camera, real-time thermal imaging, suitable for moving, large, hot or inaccessible objects

Red industrial optical cameras with black lenses designed for precision photonics measurement and optical metrology applications.
IR reference & calibration

by blackbody radiation sources

Highly precise thermal reference sources for calibration and development of IR sensors and thermal imaging systems.

Three sizes of portable optical measurement devices with handles, designed for industrial photonics applications by CI Systems.

Optical Fiber Properties

Transmission & Attenuation

by Vector analyzers & precision reflectometers 

Locate and measure reflection and attenuation events with maximum accuracy and characterize passive optical components such as Bragg gratings, DWDM filters, dispersion compensators, ROADMs, etc.

High-speed fiber optic cables connected to network servers with glowing data transmission in a data center environment. Symbolic image (AI-generated). Depiction differs from the actual product.
Modal & polarization properties

by Polarization

Scrambler and polarization controller to avoid polarization-dependent losses or polarization dependence of gain in EDFAs

Colorful 3D wireframe sphere with intersecting blue and magenta lines illustrating complex geometric or optical measurement concepts.

Gas Detection & Identification

Gas detection of methane / VOCs

by OGI camera

Optical gas imaging by IR camera with the use of a unique spectral filtering method, reliable detection, compliant to new EU regulation, flexible solutions (fixed installation, handheld camera, fpv drone), for operators of oil, gas and coal infrastructure

Thermal imaging camera displaying real-time infrared heat patterns, ideal for temperature measurement and industrial inspection.
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