Sensofar SNEOX OPTICAL PROFILE 3D IMAGING SCANNER

Precision 3D Surface Metrology for Advanced Manufacturing

Surface Metrology at the Nanometre Scale

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SENSOFAR 3D OPTICAL profilometers

Quantifying Surfaces Beyond the Limits of Conventional Optical Microscopes

Sensofar optical metrology systems allow engineers to measure and analyse structures in three dimensions, transforming microscopic surface features into precise quantitative data.

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Why sensofar

Class Leading Areal Measurement

Sensofar systems deliver metrology-grade surface data.

By integrating multiple optical measurement technologies within a single platform, Sensofar systems allow engineers to analyse surface characteristics across a far wider range of materials and geometries than traditional optical instruments.

Key capabilities

Nanometre-scale vertical resolution

Nanometre-scale vertical resolution

Nanometre-scale vertical resolution

Non-contact optical surface measurement

Non-contact optical surface measurement

Non-contact optical surface measurement

Quantitative 3D surface topography

Quantitative 3D surface topography

Quantitative 3D surface topography

Measurement across smooth, rough and structured surfaces

Measurement across smooth, rough and structured surfaces

Measurement across smooth, rough and structured surfaces

Advanced Optical Measurement Technologies

Confocal microscopy for complex surface structures

Confocal microscopy for complex surface structures

Confocal microscopy for complex surface structures

Interferometry for ultra-smooth surfaces

Interferometry for ultra-smooth surfaces

Interferometry for ultra-smooth surfaces

Focus variation for steep or highly textured geometries

Focus variation for steep or highly textured geometries

Focus variation for steep or highly textured geometries

Precision Data for Engineering Decisions

Quantitative surface roughness analysis

Quantitative surface roughness analysis

Quantitative surface roughness analysis

Measurement of micro-scale surface features

Measurement of micro-scale surface features

Measurement of micro-scale surface features

High-resolution 3D surface mapping

High-resolution 3D surface mapping

High-resolution 3D surface mapping

AIET provides application support and supply of Sensofar Metrology Systems

Contact AIET to discuss deploying Sensofar optical profilometers within your organisation.

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Nanometre-Scale Precision

Measure surface structure with extreme vertical resolution, revealing micro-features that directly influence performance, wear and reliability.

Nanometre-Scale Precision

Measure surface structure with extreme vertical resolution, revealing micro-features that directly influence performance, wear and reliability.

Nanometre-Scale Precision

Measure surface structure with extreme vertical resolution, revealing micro-features that directly influence performance, wear and reliability.

True 3D Surface Measurement

Capture full surface topography rather than simple images, enabling precise analysis of texture, geometry and micro-structure.

True 3D Surface Measurement

Capture full surface topography rather than simple images, enabling precise analysis of texture, geometry and micro-structure.

True 3D Surface Measurement

Capture full surface topography rather than simple images, enabling precise analysis of texture, geometry and micro-structure.

Multi-Technology Metrology

Confocal microscopy, interferometry and focus variation combine within one system to measure a wider range of surfaces with exceptional accuracy.

Multi-Technology Metrology

Confocal microscopy, interferometry and focus variation combine within one system to measure a wider range of surfaces with exceptional accuracy.

Multi-Technology Metrology

Confocal microscopy, interferometry and focus variation combine within one system to measure a wider range of surfaces with exceptional accuracy.

Engineering-Grade Surface Analysis

Generate precise, repeatable measurement data to support quality control, materials research and advanced manufacturing development.

Engineering-Grade Surface Analysis

Generate precise, repeatable measurement data to support quality control, materials research and advanced manufacturing development.

Engineering-Grade Surface Analysis

Generate precise, repeatable measurement data to support quality control, materials research and advanced manufacturing development.

Trusted by Market Leaders

Sensofar is trusted by leading organisations in semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, precision engineering, medical devices and advanced materials research

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Sensofar Optical Profilers

SENSOFAR SNEOX PROFILOMETER 3D IMAGING

Simply Powerful

TREND

S NEOX

4-in-1 with Ai Focus Variation, Confocal, & Interferometry

4-in-1 with Ai Focus Variation, Confocal, & Interferometry

4-in-1 with Ai Focus Variation, Confocal, & Interferometry

Auto tip-tilt levelling

Auto tip-tilt levelling

Auto tip-tilt levelling

Motorised nose-piece with up to 6 objectives

Motorised nose-piece with up to 6 objectives

Motorised nose-piece with up to 6 objectives

Validated and calibrated to traceable standards

Validated and calibrated to traceable standards

Validated and calibrated to traceable standards

S neox optical profilometer outperforms existing optical 3D profiling microscopes in terms of performance, functionality, efficiency and design, providing class-leading areal measurement system.

Compact & Versatile

Vendor oversight

S LYNX 2

Powerful measuring techniques: Interferometry, Confocal & Ai Focus Variation

Powerful measuring techniques: Interferometry, Confocal & Ai Focus Variation

Powerful measuring techniques: Interferometry, Confocal & Ai Focus Variation

Compact system with large measurement area, spanning an impressive 125 x 75 mm

Compact system with large measurement area, spanning an impressive 125 x 75 mm

Compact system with large measurement area, spanning an impressive 125 x 75 mm

Fast acquisition with powerful PC processing

Fast acquisition with powerful PC processing

Fast acquisition with powerful PC processing

Easy focusing across varying sizes

Easy focusing across varying sizes

Easy focusing across varying sizes

Compact and versatile 3D optical system for roughness, volume, and critical dimensions measurements.

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ZIP SIMPLE DIGITAL MICROSCOPE INSPECTION TASKS

MAXIMUM VERSATILITY

TREND

S NEOX FIVE AXIS

Combine images for complete 3D volumetric measurement

Combine images for complete 3D volumetric measurement

Combine images for complete 3D volumetric measurement

Measure angles greater than 90º

Measure angles greater than 90º

Measure angles greater than 90º

Repeatable & traceable, according to NPL, NIST and PTB roughness standards.

Repeatable & traceable, according to NPL, NIST and PTB roughness standards.

Repeatable & traceable, according to NPL, NIST and PTB roughness standards.

360º of endless rotation

360º of endless rotation

360º of endless rotation

Combines a high-accuracy rotational module with the advanced inspection and analysis capabilities of the S Neox.

SPOTLIGHT APPLICATION

Fast, flexible and reliable  semiconductor metrology tools

Automation-ready tools across the semiconductor supply chain. Improve yield, boost throughput and improve quality

Fast, Non-Contact Measurement

Optical metrology captures high-resolution surface data without touching the wafer, enabling rapid inspection while protecting delicate micro-structures and thin layers.

Fast, Non-Contact Measurement

Optical metrology captures high-resolution surface data without touching the wafer, enabling rapid inspection while protecting delicate micro-structures and thin layers.

Fast, Non-Contact Measurement

Optical metrology captures high-resolution surface data without touching the wafer, enabling rapid inspection while protecting delicate micro-structures and thin layers.

Thin-Film and Surface Precision

Measure critical semiconductor parameters including film thickness, step height and surface roughness with nanometre-level accuracy, ensuring optimal device performance and process consistency.

Thin-Film and Surface Precision

Measure critical semiconductor parameters including film thickness, step height and surface roughness with nanometre-level accuracy, ensuring optimal device performance and process consistency.

Thin-Film and Surface Precision

Measure critical semiconductor parameters including film thickness, step height and surface roughness with nanometre-level accuracy, ensuring optimal device performance and process consistency.

Process Control for Advanced Manufacturing

Quantitative 3D metrology enables engineers to monitor etch profiles, surface structures and wafer features, maintaining tight tolerances across semiconductor fabrication processes.

Process Control for Advanced Manufacturing

Quantitative 3D metrology enables engineers to monitor etch profiles, surface structures and wafer features, maintaining tight tolerances across semiconductor fabrication processes.

Process Control for Advanced Manufacturing

Quantitative 3D metrology enables engineers to monitor etch profiles, surface structures and wafer features, maintaining tight tolerances across semiconductor fabrication processes.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about Sensofar 3D Optical Profilometers

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What is optical surface metrology?
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Optical surface metrology measures the micro- and nano-scale structure of a surface without physical contact. Using advanced optical techniques, engineers can capture precise 3D topography data to analyse roughness, thickness, defects and micro-geometry.

What industries use Sensofar metrology systems?
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Sensofar systems are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, optics, medical devices, precision engineering and advanced materials research where accurate surface measurement is critical.

Why is surface metrology important in semiconductor manufacturing?
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Modern semiconductor devices require extremely tight tolerances. Metrology ensures wafer structures, film thickness and micro-features remain within specification, helping manufacturers control processes, reduce defects and improve yield.

What measurement technologies do Sensofar systems use?
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Sensofar systems combine multiple optical techniques including confocal microscopy, interferometry and focus variation to measure surfaces with nanometre-scale resolution across a wide range of materials and geometries.

What types of surfaces can optical profilometers measure?
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Optical profilometers can measure smooth, rough, reflective or structured surfaces. Typical measurements include surface roughness, thin films, step heights, micro-features and complex topographies across precision components.

Can Sensofar systems be used in industrial production environments?
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Yes. Many Sensofar systems are used for industrial quality control and process monitoring. Automated measurement workflows allow engineers to analyse surfaces quickly while maintaining extremely high measurement accuracy.

Where are Sensofar systems used?
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Sensofar metrology systems are used in universities, research institutes, semiconductor research programmes and advanced manufacturing facilities across the UAE and Middle East. Typical users include materials science labs, semiconductor R&D groups and precision engineering organisations.

How do you choose the right optical metrology system?
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Selecting the correct system depends on the surface type, measurement range, resolution requirements and application. AIET provides consultation and application guidance to help organisations deploy the most appropriate Sensofar metrology solution.

What is optical surface metrology?
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Optical surface metrology measures the micro- and nano-scale structure of a surface without physical contact. Using advanced optical techniques, engineers can capture precise 3D topography data to analyse roughness, thickness, defects and micro-geometry.

What industries use Sensofar metrology systems?
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Sensofar systems are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, optics, medical devices, precision engineering and advanced materials research where accurate surface measurement is critical.

Why is surface metrology important in semiconductor manufacturing?
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Modern semiconductor devices require extremely tight tolerances. Metrology ensures wafer structures, film thickness and micro-features remain within specification, helping manufacturers control processes, reduce defects and improve yield.

What measurement technologies do Sensofar systems use?
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Sensofar systems combine multiple optical techniques including confocal microscopy, interferometry and focus variation to measure surfaces with nanometre-scale resolution across a wide range of materials and geometries.

What types of surfaces can optical profilometers measure?
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Optical profilometers can measure smooth, rough, reflective or structured surfaces. Typical measurements include surface roughness, thin films, step heights, micro-features and complex topographies across precision components.

Can Sensofar systems be used in industrial production environments?
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Yes. Many Sensofar systems are used for industrial quality control and process monitoring. Automated measurement workflows allow engineers to analyse surfaces quickly while maintaining extremely high measurement accuracy.

Where are Sensofar systems used?
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Sensofar metrology systems are used in universities, research institutes, semiconductor research programmes and advanced manufacturing facilities across the UAE and Middle East. Typical users include materials science labs, semiconductor R&D groups and precision engineering organisations.

How do you choose the right optical metrology system?
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Selecting the correct system depends on the surface type, measurement range, resolution requirements and application. AIET provides consultation and application guidance to help organisations deploy the most appropriate Sensofar metrology solution.

What is optical surface metrology?
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Optical surface metrology measures the micro- and nano-scale structure of a surface without physical contact. Using advanced optical techniques, engineers can capture precise 3D topography data to analyse roughness, thickness, defects and micro-geometry.

What industries use Sensofar metrology systems?
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Sensofar systems are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, microelectronics, optics, medical devices, precision engineering and advanced materials research where accurate surface measurement is critical.

Why is surface metrology important in semiconductor manufacturing?
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Modern semiconductor devices require extremely tight tolerances. Metrology ensures wafer structures, film thickness and micro-features remain within specification, helping manufacturers control processes, reduce defects and improve yield.

What measurement technologies do Sensofar systems use?
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Sensofar systems combine multiple optical techniques including confocal microscopy, interferometry and focus variation to measure surfaces with nanometre-scale resolution across a wide range of materials and geometries.

What types of surfaces can optical profilometers measure?
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Optical profilometers can measure smooth, rough, reflective or structured surfaces. Typical measurements include surface roughness, thin films, step heights, micro-features and complex topographies across precision components.

Can Sensofar systems be used in industrial production environments?
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Yes. Many Sensofar systems are used for industrial quality control and process monitoring. Automated measurement workflows allow engineers to analyse surfaces quickly while maintaining extremely high measurement accuracy.

Where are Sensofar systems used?
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Sensofar metrology systems are used in universities, research institutes, semiconductor research programmes and advanced manufacturing facilities across the UAE and Middle East. Typical users include materials science labs, semiconductor R&D groups and precision engineering organisations.

How do you choose the right optical metrology system?
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Selecting the correct system depends on the surface type, measurement range, resolution requirements and application. AIET provides consultation and application guidance to help organisations deploy the most appropriate Sensofar metrology solution.

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Advanced Industrial Engineering
Technologies Group

+971 58 844 5258

info@aietgroup.ae

Dubai | UAE

© AIET Group 2026. All rights reserved

AIET Group L.L.C-FZ | Meydan-FZ, Dubai | Trade Licence No. 2647231.01

Advanced Industrial Engineering Technologies Group

+971 58 844 5258

info@aietgroup.ae

Dubai | UAE

© AIET Group 2026. All rights reserved

AIET Group L.L.C-FZ | Meydan-FZ, Dubai | Trade Licence No. 2647231.01