Profilometry: Stylus and Optical
Learn from Bruker's Metrology Experts
Join our stylus and optical profilometry experts for virtual and in-person courses in our Customer Support Centers around the globe. You will learn about the theory, practical applications, operational tips and tricks for a number of surface profiling techniques using our stylus and optical profilers. Each course has a specialized focus and most classes include both theoretical and practical trainings. During in-person lab sessions, attendees can practice on Bruker instruments in our demonstration facilities and are invited to use their own samples. Upon request, students may also stay an additional day to have more hands-on time in the lab.
While there is a charge for the courses, customers with Complete Care or Access Care service contracts are eligible for free tuition. Others under service contract should contact BrukerNSDServiceOrders@bruker.com for information about available discounts.
Dektak XT Training
During this 2-day course you can improve your skillset on the Bruker Dektak XT system.
The course covers basic software usage, Stylus selection, installation and cleaning, Calibration, Single Measurements, Quick and All-Purpose Analyzer on the first day. A brief look into the analysis functions is also scheduled for day one. On the second day there will be an introduction to Automated measurements and more advanced functions / options e.g.: N-Lite, Stitching, Automation Editor, Pattern recognition.
The course will be held in Karlsruhe, Germany. The language will be English.
Day 1:
- Introduction to Dektak Profilometer
- Dektak XT set up
- Vision64 Software Overview
- Stylus Overview, Handling + Exchange, Force & Vertical Calibration
- ASH and Roughness Measurements
- Quick and All-Purpose Analyzer Basic Analysis functions
Day 2:
- Automated measurements,
- Manual Pattern recognition
- Scan Artefacts
- Stitching
- High Aspect Ratio Tips and N-Lite
Cost: Standard fee is €500 per day. Free and discounted seats available to some service contract customers*
Conditions: Daily lunch included. Application deadline closes 3 weeks (15 working days) before the training is scheduled to begin. The maximum number of participants is limited at 5. When more than this register, we will aim to schedule another training 1st-2nd of April 25. If fewer than 3 people register, the course will be cancelled.
*One free seat for standard care customers. Two free seats for complete care customers.
Date: March 11-12, 2025
Language: English
Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
Trainer: Frank Andreas
Cost: €500/day*
Optical Profilometer Basics And Hands-on Training
During this 2-day training program, we will be covering all the basics of Optical profilers and how it is implemented on Bruker. This is an immense chance for Optical profiler enthusiasts to get a hands-on experience with our flagship products like Contour X200.
If you are new to the system or need a refresher, you can choose to participate only in one or whole days, depending on your personal requirements.
The course covers the basics of Optical profiler including the theoretical approach of interferometers. The second day covers basic software usage and application of the optical profilers. A brief look into the analysis functions is also scheduled.
Day 1:
- Overview of the product lines
- Theory of Profiler Technology Interferometry. Modes of Operation.
- Vision64 Software Introduction, Overview & Basic Measurement Options
- Standard measurement, Stitching
Day 2:
- Overview of Advanced optical/software options
- Terms and Masking - Post-Processing
- Stitching and Multi-Region Analysis
- Surface Parameters
- Stage Automation in Vision 64
- Open for discussions, attendees can practice on the instrument.
Conditions: Daily lunch is provided. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and accommodations. Registration will close two weeks (10 working days) before the training begins. Please note that the number of participants is limited. If the class reaches full capacity, we will make an effort to schedule another training session in the future. If fewer than three persons register, the course will be canceled.
Note- if customers are interested in training for the Stylus Profilometer (Dektak product line), they can request to be included in the training schedule (Min 3 Persons need to register).
*One free seat for Standard Care customers. Two free seats for Complete Care customers (Only for India Customers)
Cost of Course: INR.15000/-
Location: Bangalore, India, Dates:17th &18th March 2025
Date: March 17-18, 2025
Language: English
Location: Bangalore, India
Cost: INR.15000/-
Dektak XT Training
This 1-day course is designed to improve skills and confidence using a Bruker Dektak XT system. The course is suitable for new users as well as more experienced users looking to make the most out of their equipment.
The course will take place at the Bruker Nano offices in Coventry and involve a mixture of presentations and hands on demonstrations.
The course begins with basic software usage, then develops on to more advanced topics such as specialized applications and features which aid in the optimization of workflow. Below is a short list of some of the topics that will be covered.
Course contents
- Introduction to Dektak Profilometer
- Vision64 Software Overview
- Stylus Overview, Handling + Exchange & force calibration
- Quick and All-Purpose Analyzer Basic Analysis functions
- Automated measurements,
- Mapping
- High Aspect Ratio Tips and N-Lite
Cost: Standard fee is €500 per day. Free seats available to some service contract customers.*
Conditions: Daily lunch included. Application dead line closes 2 weeks (10 working days) before the training is scheduled to begin. The maximum number of participants is limited. If the class fills we will aim to schedule another training event (dates tbc).
*One free seat for standard care customers. Two free seats for complete care customers.
Date: April 1, 2025
Language: English
Location: Coventry, UK
Trainer: James Smith
Cost: €500/day*
Contour White Light Interferometer Training
This 1-day course is designed to improve skills and confidence using a Bruker white light interferometer system (Contour X100, X200, X500, X1000, GTK, NPFlex). The course is suitable for new users as well as more experienced users looking to make the most out of their equipment.
The course will take place at the Bruker Nano offices in Coventry and involve a mixture of presentations and hands on demonstrations. The practical training will use a Contour X500, but the principles can be applied to most of the white light interferometer range.
The course begins with basic software usage, then develops on to more advanced topics such as specialized applications and features which aid in the optimization of workflow. Below is a short list of some of the topics that will be covered.
Course contents
- White light interference principles
- Introduction into contour hardware
- Vision64 Software Overview
- Vertical scanning interferometry optimization
- Phase sensitive interferometry optimization
- Quick and All-Purpose Analyzer Basic Analysis functions
- Data segmentation and clustering
- Automated measurements
Cost: Standard fee is €500 per day. Free seats available to some service contract customers.*
Conditions: Daily lunch included. Application dead line closes 2 weeks (10 working days) before the training is scheduled to begin. The maximum number of participants is limited. If the class fills we will aim to schedule another training event (dates tbc).
*One free seat for standard care customers. Two free seats for complete care customers.
Date: April 2, 2025
Language: English
Location: Coventry, UK
Trainer: James Smith
Cost: €500/day*
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