DektakXT Stylus Surface Profiling System

The New Standard in Stylus Profilometry

The DektakXT™ stylus profiler features a revolutionary design that enables unmatched repeatability of under five angstroms (<5Å) and up to 40% improved scanning speeds. This major milestone in stylus profiler performance is the culmination of Dektak®'s forty-year legacy of innovation and industry leadership. Through a powerful combination of industry firsts including a unique single-arch design and smart electronics for unmatched repeatability and performance, HD true color camera for enhanced image resolution and clarity, and a 64-bit parallel processing software architecture for accelerated analysis and best-in-class ease-of-use, DektakXT delivers ultimate performance and efficiency to accelerate advances in materials research and product quality. The remarkable breakthroughs incorporated in this tenth-generation Dektak system enable the critical nanometer-level film, step and surface measurements that will power future advances in the microelectronics, semiconductor, solar, high-brightness LED, medical, scientific and materials science markets.

DektakXT Stylus Profiler Close-Up

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Unmatched performance and better than 5Å repeatability

Single-arch design provides breakthrough platform stability
Leading-edge "smart electronics" establish new low-noise benchmark
New hardware configuration offers 40% shorter collection times than prior generations

Unprecedented efficiency and ease of use

Intuitive Vision64™ user interface workflow simplifies operation
Single sensor design enables the widest range of capabilities in a single platform
Self-aligning styli enables effortless tip exchange

Incomparable value from the world leader in stylus profilers

Bruker delivers premier performance in an affordable package
Full complement of accessories extend versatility and tailor system to your application

DektakXT Stylus Surface Profiling System Video

DektakXT Stylus Surface Profiling System video — This exciting and visually stunning video takes you through the decades of the renowned Dektak family that culminate into the most advanced stylus profiler available today - the DektakXT.

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Brochures and Application Notes

DektakXT Stylus Surface Profiling System (PDF brochure)

3D Surface Profiling Applications: Advantages of Using Dektak Stylus Surface Profilers with Vision 3D Analysis Software (Application Note, PDF)

Precision Dektak Stylus Metrology Enables Solar Efficiency Gains (Application Note, PDF)

Surface Texture Analysis Using Dektak Stylus Profilers (Application Note, PDF)

Publications

2-D + 3-D = Better Measurement: Stylus and Optical Surface Metrology, the Best of Both Worlds (November/December 2011 – MICROmanufacturing)

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Stylus Applications

MEMS — Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems - The DektakXT Stylus Profiler features enhanced system application performance (including large-step MEMS characterization) that is an ideal fit for production fabrication, or an R&D lab.

Solar Industry — Roughness Characterization - The DektakXT Stylus Profiler enables superior performance and versatility needed by research engineers working in the solar industry.

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Videos

DektakXT Stylus Surface Profiling System Video — This short introductory video for the DektakXT video also highlights the history of the stylus profiler including significant metrology updates through the decades. Watch this video to quickly learn some of the key features of the most advanced stylus profiler manufatured today. If you do not have access to YouTube, this video is also available to watch locally on your machine in MP4 format - Click Here

Optical Microscopy and Stylus Profilometry Webinar Series — Register to attend an upcoming webinar, review recordings locally on your machine, download our presentation slides, or join our Optical Microscopy & Stylus Profilometry Email List for updates and other learning opportunities.

Precision Metrology for Enhanced Solar Efficiency Webinar Recording — This video presents the benefits that can be gained by using the DektakXT Stylus Profiler System and the ContourGT Family of 3D Optical Microscopes to increase the efficiency of solar materials, optimize costs, and speed R&D to match the world's need for alternative energy.

Recent Advances in Stylus Profiler Technology Webinar Recording — This detailed presentation was the world premiere for the DektakXT Stylus Profiler. The recording includes a showcase of the most advanced stylus profiler's capabilities and concludes with the audience-driven Q&A session.

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