Zygo announces launch of Qualfire laser interferometer

Zygo Corporation, a business unit of AMETEK, has released its newest laser interferometer, Qualifire.

Qualifire joins an array of interferometer solutions. This instrument is designed to support and enable the most demanding metrology applications. This interferometer is designed to pack enhancements and features into a small lighter-weight package without sacrificing performance.   

Erin McDonnell, product manager, laser interferometers at Zygo said: “We are excited to introduce the Qualifire to market. Its improved ergonomics make it easy-to-use, and it is more portable than many of Zygo’s other laser interferometers. Measurements made with laser interferometers tend to be sensitive to noise, contaminants, and other artifacts because of the instrument’s ability to provide nanometer-level precision. An optional module available on the Qualifire, Flying Spot, actively reduces or even eliminates these artefacts, thus enhancing the reliability and repeatability of measurements.

Flying Spot combines two of Zygo’s best artefact reduction technologies: Ring of Fire and Coherent Artefact Reduction. Flying Spot is particularly valuable in applications requiring high precision, including scientific research and advanced manufacturing processes.” 

Kurt Redlitz, DVP, Metrology Group said: “The Qualifire maintains Zygo’s high standards in metrology while delivering the highest level of precision and optimising user experience. With improved ergonomics, it provides increased efficiency in operation and flexibility in deployment without sacrificing performance. Qualifire is a more robust, reliable, and user-friendly instrument, ready to handle the most demanding applications and environment—where precision is non-negotiable.”