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Optical process tools for automotiveTechnical surface characterization to fulfill today’s customer

demands

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Cylinder running surfaces

Glass components

Electronic components

GasketsConnecting rods

Camshafts

Autobody sheets

Headlight reflectors

Injector systems

Power supply

Surface optimizationfor appearance, ecology, efficiency, durability

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Laser structured surfaceson camshafts, connecting rods, crankshafts

Increasing engine efficiency Reducing fuel consumption Controlling device lifetime Avoiding field claims

Connecting Rod Crankshaft

Engine

Camshaft

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Reducing fuel consumption Controlling device lifetime Reducing manufacturing cost Avoiding field claims

Cylinder running surfacesfor energy efficient low wear engine blocks

Engine Block

Cross Section

Running Surface

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Metal, primer and varnish surfacesfor appearance and coating process optimization

Reducing manufacturing cost Optimizing appearance quality Controlling appearance durability

Clear Varnish

Primer

Filler

Sheet Metal

Base Coat

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Varnished Surface

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Laser welded structuresfor secure and durable injector nozzles

Controlling device lifetime Reducing manufacturing cost Zero defect part production Avoiding field claims

Engine Injector Nozzle

Laser Weld

Membrane

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Zero defect printing process Controlling device lifetime Reducing manufacturing cost Avoiding field claims

Gearbox

Printed sealing structuresfor reliable and durable engine to gearbox connections

Gasket

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Increasing power output Reducing manufacturing cost Controlling device lifetime Reducing stack size

Fuell Cell

Electrodes

Gas Diffusion Layer

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Fuel cell stack component surfacesfor low cost high efficiency fuel cell production

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NanoFocus References

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NanoFocus standard productsfor industrial development and production applications

µsurf Explorer

Customized Systems µsprint

µsurf Mobile

µsurf Cylinder

µscan

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Laser structured surfaceson camshafts, connecting rods, crankshafts

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AluSil® surfaceHoned surface

Cylinder running surfacesfor energy efficient low wear engine blocks

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Sheet metal surface

Forming roll surface

Surface of coating

Forming roll

Metal, primer and varnish surfacesfor appearance and coating process optimization

Nanofocus AG 2012/07/19Blow hole in micro weld seam on high pressure common rail injector

Spot weld inspection at pressure control valve

Membrane welding defect inspection on injector nozzle

Laser welded structuresfor secure and durable injector nozzles

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Measurement of entire surface of a gasket plate Profile of sealing bead

Typical printing error / form defect

Printed sealing structuresfor reliable and durable engine to gearbox connections

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Defects in the electrode layer

Cracks or folds in the gas diffusion layer

Flatness errors of metal substrate

Roughness measurement on gas diffusion layer

Fuel cell stack component surfacesfor low cost high efficiency fuel cell production