Fries Research & Technology GmbH (FRT) offers a comprehensive range of metrological surface measuring systems for the non-contact investigation of topography, profile, film thickness, roughness, abrasion and many other properties. More than 300 reputable international companies from the automotive, semiconductor, MEMS, optical, photovoltaic and many other industries equip their R&D and production departments with FRT metrology systems. FRT operates from Bergisch Gladbach, Germany and maintains subsidiaries in China,Switzerland and the United States. Additionally, FRT provides a distribution and service network in the USA, Asia and Europe.