OPM (a shortcut for optical precision metrology) was founded in 1998. Based on many years of experience in the field of optical sensors and measurement technology, the company made it to its business to push the development of the autofocus technology for metrology purposes into the new century.
Based on the analysis of a wide range of technical surfaces, OPM developed a new generation of optical sensors. These sensors are based on custom optics and electronics to overcome the disadvantages of the previous constructions.
Custom construction allowed OPM to provide a unique sensor manufactured to stringent quality requirements.
OPM is dedicated to the continual development and production of precise and innovative measurement instruments. The products are used for quality management in the electronics and automotive industry, mechanical engineering and telecom industry. The superior measurement capability of the instruments makes them an ideal choice for the research departments too.

The AF16 autofocus sensor unites unequalled measurement speed, precision and resolution into one single system.
This combination qualifies the AF16 for demanding applications.
Due to the auto-focussing principle, the sensor is ideally suited for coherent surfaces. For highly structured and/or discontinuous surfaces, the family of confocal sensors should be considered

Starting in 2000, OPM introduced a family of confocal sensors to supplement the AF16 autofocus sensor. These sensors exhibit most simple set-up and operation on highly structured, uncooperative and problematic surfaces. The extraordinary dynamic range of the sensors allows for the measurement of surfaces with a large variation on local reflectivity or steep edges without the necessity to adapt sensor or measurement settings.

Therefore, these sensors are ideally suited for operation even by unskilled operators.
The confocal sensors KF3 or Tele are the first choice for applications requiring simple control and automation tasks even on uncooperative samples. The latest member of the confocal sensor family consists of the C1 white light sensor. The miniature sensor head is purely passive. Therefore, the white light sensor may be easily utilized for OEM integration.

All sensors may be integrated into the Hyperion measurement system. The system consists of a precision xy-stage, the granite and an integrated motor controller. The measurement system is controlled by a standard PC (optionally a laptop) running the Windows® XP software package Inspector.

 

Based on the products introduced above, OPM also offers the following services