New laser confocal microscope

As part of the cross-border project AM Surf from the Interreg Bavaria-Czech Republic programme, our light microscopy laboratory was equipped with a new laser confocal microscope from Keyence. This type of microscope combines the advantages of classical approaches by using a combination of laser and visible light to offer us different types of images, such as surface profile, surface roughness, etc. You can find out more here.

 

PF 2026

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We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ... more

Testing the mechanical properties of racing car rims

Nov 18, 2025

We recently tested the mechanical properties of automotive rims made of carbon composites in our laboratory. ... more