Surfaces differ in roughness, reflectivity, form, planarity and other parameters. In order to be able to measure a wide variety of samples, Sensofar PLµ 2300 incorporates the measurement modes interferometry as well as confocal. To measure the roughness of a very smooth surface is as easy as measuring the form of a part with steep flanks.
The sensor head may be configured for the use as tabletop instrument, attached to a robot arm or as portable system to measure large samples.