Bruker
NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical
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The Bruker NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical is an automatic desktop optical profilometer. The Bruker NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical is categorized for metrology and inspection.[1][2]
What it is
The Bruker NT 9100 is an automatic desktop optical profilometer. The NT 9100 is classified in the Metrology & Inspection equipment category.[1][2]
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedOptical profilometers typically use white-light interferometry or confocal microscopy to measure surface topography. The instrument directs light onto the sample and analyzes reflected interference patterns to reconstruct height variations with sub-nanometer vertical resolution.
The automatic desktop configuration allows unattended operation for routine measurements. A motorized stage moves the sample under the optical head for automated multi-site data collection.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedThe instrument fits into a metrology loop alongside other inspection tools, providing feedback to adjust upstream processes. Data from the profilometer can be used for statistical process control and tool qualification.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedApplications include characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), optical coatings, semiconductor wafers, flat-panel displays, and precision machined surfaces. The instrument is also used for failure analysis, quality assurance, and reverse engineering of surface structures.
The non-contact nature makes it suitable for soft or delicate materials such as photoresist, polymers, and thin films. Automated operation enables high-throughput measurement in production environments.
What do the numbers mean?
Optics & imaging1
Configuration & options3
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Frequently asked questions
What equipment category does the NT 9100 belong to?
The NT 9100 is categorized as Metrology & Inspection.[2]
What is the make and model of this equipment?
The equipment is a Bruker/Veeco NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical Profilometer.[1]
Is the NT 9100 a desktop or floor-standing system?
The NT 9100 is a desktop automatic optical profilometer.[1]
What type of measurement does the NT 9100 perform?
The NT 9100 is an optical profilometer, used for non-contact surface topography measurement.[1]
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the NT 9100 Automatic Desktop Optical is not on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (2)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Equipment inventory listing
- [2]waferpedia.com — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.
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