1. Leica Microsystems Company Overview
Images of the different factories. We can briefly introduce Wetzlar (Compound Microscopy), Heerbrugg (Stereo Microscopy) and Cambridge (Software) as the main production facilities in Europe linked with Leica Microsystem business.

2. Antony van Leeuwenhoeck (1632-1723)
Images of the different factories. We can briefly introduce Wetzlar (Compound Microscopy), Heerbrugg (Stereo Microscopy) and Cambridge (Software) as the main production facilities in Europe linked with Leica Microsystem business.

3. Leica Microsystems Group (LMG)
(LMS)
Life Science
Medical
Industry
Divisions
Imaging Solutions Re-search & Clinical
Specimen Preparation for Imaging at Nanoscale
Screening & Picking Techno-logy for Optical Imaging
Surgical Microscopes
Imaging Technologies
Documentation Platform
Imaging Solutions for Industry & Education
Stereo and Compound Microscopes for Material and Geosciences
Forensic Microscopes
Pictures from left to right: Leica BONDIII– Leica TCS STED CW – Surgical Microscope – Stereo Microscope Leica M205 FA –
The organisation of the company reflects the customers we serve, throughout our business units and sales organisations.
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Business Units / Major Products
Business Units / Major Products
Major Product Groups
*) Operating Company
Industry Division
Summary

4. Materials Manufacturing & Processing
Industry Division
Microscopic Imaging & Analysis Solutions for Industrial, Educational & Forensic Applications
Materials Manufacturing & Processing
Microtechnology
Scientific
Institutions
Education
Forensic
Stereo Microscopes
Compound Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Imaging Software Solutions
Digital Microscopes
Confocal & Interfero- metry Instruments
Compound Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Imaging Software Solutions
Digital Microscopes
Confocal & Interfero- metry Instruments
Compound Microscopes
Digital Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Polarization Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Imaging Solutions
Compound Microscopes
Polarization Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Annotation & Measurement aoftware
Comparison Macroscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Polarization Microscopes
Compound Microscopes
Imaging Solutions
Digital Microscopes
Pictures from left to right: Leica M165 – Leica DM6000 M – Leica DCM8 – Leica DM 750 –Leica FS M
Leading market position in Ergonomic Solutions and Stereo Microscopy
Advanced Stereo and Compound Microscopes for Material & Geosciences
Imaging Solutions including Imaging Analysis for Industrial and Educational Applications
Market leader in Forensic Microscopy

9. Industry Division

10. Materials Manufacturing & Processing
Industry Division
Microscopic Imaging & Analysis Solutions for Industrial, Educational & Forensic Applications
Materials Manufacturing & Processing
Microtechnology
Scientific
Institutions
Education
Forensic
Stereo Microscopes
Compound Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Imaging Software Solutions
Digital Microscopes
Confocal & Interfero- metry Instruments
Compound Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Imaging Software Solutions
Digital Microscopes
Confocal & Interfero- metry Instruments
Compound Microscopes
Digital Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Polarization Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Imaging Solutions
Compound Microscopes
Polarization Microscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Digital Cameras
Annotation & Measurement aoftware
Comparison Macroscopes
Stereo Microscopes
Polarization Microscopes
Compound Microscopes
Imaging Solutions
Digital Microscopes
Pictures from left to right: Leica M165 – Leica DM6000 M – Leica DCM8 – Leica DM 750 –Leica FS M
Leading market position in Ergonomic Solutions and Stereo Microscopy
Advanced Stereo and Compound Microscopes for Material & Geosciences
Imaging Solutions including Imaging Analysis for Industrial and Educational Applications
Market leader in Forensic Microscopy

11. Analysing Methods Macro / Stereo Compound Object Properties
Form / Measurement
Visual Inspection
Documentation
Macro / Stereo
Material Properties
Microstructure Analysis
Measurement
Documentation
Compound

12. Analysing Methods Macro / Stereo Compound DCM8 Object Properties
Form / Measurement
Visual Inspection
Documentation
Macro / Stereo
Material Properties
Microstructure Analysis
Measurement
Documentation
Compound
Surface Properties
3D Surface Form
3-D visualization
3-D Measurement
Documentation
DCM8

13. Analysing Methods
40 mm
Confocal VSI PSI Z-range 40mm 10mm 20µm vert. Resolution 2nm 3nm 0.1nm X/Y Resolution 0.14µm 0.28µm µm measurement time 3-5 sec 10 sec 3-6 sec
1 mm
1 µm
1 nm

14. 400 km
meteors
corona
Analysing Methods
VSI PSI Z-range 10mm 20µm vert. Resolution 3nm 0.1nm X/Y Resolution 0.28µm µm measurement time 10 sec 3-6 sec
40 mm
10‘000 m mm
10m µm
10 mm nm Å

15. Let‘s have a closer look at the new DCM8

16. DCM8 Dual Core Technology
Combination of Microscopy + Confocal Microscopy+ Interferometry
Confocal
Interferometry
Brightfield Color
Brightfield Grey (high resolution)
Darkfield

17. DCM8 from the inside

18. DCM8 Dual Core Technology

19. Fast 3D-surface imaging with z-stacking
Top
Bottom
Extremely high light efficiency
Highest vertical resolution for a confocal profiler (down to 1 nm)
Repeatability from 0.1 nm to 100 nm
Measurement in z-range up to 40 mm
Fast acquisition time: < 3-5 s
Steep slopes on smooth surfaces up to 72º.
From very rough to moderately smooth surfaces
confocal scanning
Save time –
High speed

20. Principle of Interferometry
VSI: 10 mm
PSI: 20 µm
VSI: 3 nm
PSI: 0.1 nm
Measuring z-range:
z-resolution:

21. DCM8 with LeicaScan
New Graphical User Interface

22. Key Customer Benefits
Versatile & accurate – to meet your specific surface metrology needs
Most accurate confocal system with highest vertical resolution (1nm) and great vertical resolution (up to 0.1nm) with interferometry
Optimal lateral resolution ( < 200nm) and contrast with confocal.
High Resolution Full Color Imaging and Metrology for clear, true-life visualization of results with Quadruple LED illumination

23. Key Customer Benefits
Fast & simple – less time and effort with maximum results
Digital HD Microdisplay scanning without moving parts (=> faster, quieter & more reliable)
Simple and intuitive Leica software for rapid data acquisition and analysis (e.g. “Google style” interface supporting optimized acquisition workflow)
No need to prepare samples or change instruments

24. Key Customer Benefits
Durable & low maintenance – low cost of ownership
Leica Optics guarantes quality
No moving parts significantly reduce chance of malfunction
LED light technology for long lifetime
Meeting your needs today and tomorrow

25. Applications

26. Application fields
steel
steel sheets
Further examples

27. Powerful Applications with DCM8
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
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Steel-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 1.15x1.24 mm²
Aluminum-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 1.15x1.24 mm²

28. Powerful Applications with DCM8
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
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Metal-Surface of a
cutting tool:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 636x477 µm²

29. Powerful Applications with DCM8
Metal-Surface:
defect by forming
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 4.0 x 0.48 mm²
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
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30. Application fields
Polymer
Transparent layers …

31. Powerful Applications with DCM8: molded Plastic
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
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Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 245x190 µm²

32. Powerful Applications with DCM8: molded Plastic
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
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Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 245x190 µm²
Profile-Analysis

33. Powerful Applications with DCM8: molded Plastic
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 245x190 µm²
Roughness-Analysis

34. Powerful Applications with DCM8: Printing Industry
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 600x400 µm²

35. Powerful Applications with DCM8: Printing Industry
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 600x400 µm²
Profile-Analysis

36. Powerful Applications with DCM8: Printing Industry
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 600x400 µm²
Volume-Analysis

37. Powerful Applications with DCM8: Plastic-Part
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 600x400 µm²

38. Powerful Applications with DCM8: Plastic-Part
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Plastic-Surface:
Objective: 20x/0.5
FOV: 600x400 µm²
Profile-Analysis

39. Powerful Applications with DCM8 / High resolution
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Polymer-Surface / Powder:
Objective: 50x/0.9 // 150x/0.95
FOV: 240x180 µm² // 80x60 µm²

40. Powerful Applications with DCM8 / Interferometry
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Foil-Surface:
VOID-Analysis
Int.-Objective: 10x/0.3
FOV: 1.2x1 mm²

41. Powerful Applications with DCM8 / Interferometer
Abfolge (zugehörende Bildschirmbereiche)
Ausschnitt wählen
Aufnahmeparameter
Z-Bereich
Aquire drücken hierzu hast Du die Screenshots.
Eventuell noch Screenshots zur Life-Visualisierung? (Könnten wir nächste Woche machen)
Foil-Surface / Defects:
Objective: 20x/0.4
FOV: 600x400 µm²

42. Flexibility. Surface of any material
Rough (Metal)
Smooth (Semicon)
Metals
Polymers
Glass
Ceramics
Organic
Dry
Inmersed
Transparent Layers
Low reflective surfaces
Highly Reflective
surfaces
Explain that we can measure nearly any material
By clicking the automatic animation of the diverse materials will follow
Images courtesy of Sensofar-Tech ,S.L.

43. Advantages. New DCM8 Microscope Confocal Interferometer ALL-IN-ONE
Fulfilling current and future needs
Combining the best imaging and measuring capabilities
Microscope Confocal Interferometer
ALL-IN-ONE
HD concept and design: High Definition System
HD Metrological data in Confocal and Interferometry
HD Imaging and Metrology System
4 LED’s to expand the application range of the system
RGB LED’s providing true color in each pixel -> better than 5MPixel Camera
Quadruple LED Illumination

44. Advantages. New DCM8 2D & 3D Analysis Adaptable to any sample
LeicaScan and LeicaMap provide powerful 3D analysis capabilities
LAS provides the perfect complement for powerful 2D analysis
2D & 3D Analysis
Motorized scanning stage up to 300 x 300 mm (12”x12”)
Z Column adjustable 150 mm in height (up to 1 m on request)
Can be mounted in any position (also upside-down -> OEM)
No sample preparation
Adaptable to any sample
No moving parts in the sensor head significantly reduces maintenance requirements
LE D light technology for a long lifetime
Compact product design ideal for smaller workspace
Durable & low maintenance

45. Our Mission
“To be the world’s first-choice provider of innovative solutions to our customers’ needs for vision, measurement and analysis of microstructures”
Leica & Science – Famous scientists working with instruments of Leica Microsystems
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