Spotlight on Two Dimensions
ZEISS ViScan
![ViScan - Spotlight on two dimensions ViScan - 2D optical probe]({"small":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-rds-carrier-viscan-sensor-product-picture.ts-1520511732069.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=244%2C315%2C1485%2C1114&w=640&s=72c3abfb8f53d2ec933346499d269f78","large":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-rds-carrier-viscan-sensor-product-picture.ts-1520511732069.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=244%2C315%2C1485%2C1114&w=1280&s=5793aa1623d4831b18f66213fa402b7e","medium":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-rds-carrier-viscan-sensor-product-picture.ts-1520511732069.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=244%2C315%2C1485%2C1114&w=832&s=01bdfa14f98adc12515be06e9c1cdd8f","full":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-rds-carrier-viscan-sensor-product-picture.ts-1520511732069.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=244%2C315%2C1485%2C1114&w=1920&s=342ae5ab2afc179dc5f2a640b0fda03e"})
Performing optical measurements
The use of optical sensors is indispensable for highly complex specimens - this is where the ZEISS ViScan optical 2D image sensor comes into its own.
ZEISS ViScan
Features![Can be used for sensitive surfaces Camera sensor is particularly suitable for touch-sensitive surfaces]({"small":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-sensor-application.ts-1520501660435.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C691%2C1882%2C1059&w=640&s=75a82b3c5d67f5d3e0bf6c3f042cf54d","large":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-sensor-application.ts-1520501660435.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C691%2C1882%2C1059&w=1280&s=cb7b8c33985c423e41651dbb08b96188","medium":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-sensor-application.ts-1520501660435.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C691%2C1882%2C1059&w=832&s=f489cf023a36045bd69faaeb482d2119","full":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-sensor-application.ts-1520501660435.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C691%2C1882%2C1059&w=1920&s=28ad7c958e4148b34c8b786a2f8c1e51"})
The hallmark of ZEISS ViScan is its flexibility in all aspects: combined with RDS, it permits measurements in all spatial directions without rechucking the part. Different lenses are also available.
ZEISS ViScan is particularly well-suited for the measurement of parts with very small or two-dimensional geometries and/or soft materials such as sheet metal, rubber or plastic parts. Difficult measurements can also be performed on low-contrast test pieces such as punched components or printed circuit boards using the optional, mobile transmitted light stages with LED illumination.
![ZEISS ViScan during measurement Measurement by image processing]({"small":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application.ts-1520501660922.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C159%2C1920%2C1440&w=640&s=9fee70dc158ff6c37a907290c3fb461d","large":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application.ts-1520501660922.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C159%2C1920%2C1440&w=1280&s=bba690734f765b3d227584809d2d4ee9","medium":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application.ts-1520501660922.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C159%2C1920%2C1440&w=832&s=8a6379f57e70fbaa15eb9c67e57f363d","full":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application.ts-1520501660922.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C159%2C1920%2C1440&w=1920&s=6496ff037424d1b0b267c62a6f2a2f7b"})
The working distance is practically independent of the lens used, thus allowing the measurement of deep features. In addition to the measurement in the image, the auto-focus system also permits measurements perpendicular to the camera plane.
![ZEISS ViScan in use Measurement of parts with very small or two-dimensional geometries and/or soft materials]({"small":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application-closeup.ts-1520501661119.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C340%2C1920%2C1440&w=640&s=5adfafd52da95a2939b934f35de4548b","large":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application-closeup.ts-1520501661119.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C340%2C1920%2C1440&w=1280&s=0f685287550d7c401e74460e66a36351","medium":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application-closeup.ts-1520501661119.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C340%2C1920%2C1440&w=832&s=aa0664516fddab41539d8cb87e2337b1","full":"https://images.zeiss.com/metrology/products/sensors/cmm/optical-sensors/viscan/zeiss-viscan-application-closeup.ts-1520501661119.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fm=png&ixlib=java-1.1.11&rect=0%2C340%2C1920%2C1440&w=1920&s=6e326d1b707dabb392b25cbd35152177"})