Terahertz at FISCHER
Future-oriented technology with great potential. Today in selected pilot applications, tomorrow a cornerstone of industrial quality control.
Future Technology for Organic Coating Thickness Measurement
Coating thickness analysis using terahertz technology is one of the most promising measurement methods for the non-destructive analysis of organic materials and coating systems. For many years, FISCHER has been making targeted investments in research, development, and industrial applications to harness the potential of this technology for quality control and process monitoring.
Terahertz waves lie in the electromagnetic spectrum between microwaves and infrared. They can penetrate many organic and dielectric materials, thereby providing noncontact insights into coating structures and material structures.
What makes terahertz technology special?
Unlike many conventional methods, the measurement is completely non-contact and non-destructive. Organic multilayer systems can be analyzed in a single measurement step. This allows individual layer thickness to be determined without damaging the component or affecting the production process. Potential applications include, among others:
- Paint and coating systems
- Plastics and composites
- Ceramic coatings
- Semiconductor and wafer applications
- Photovoltaic and sensor applications
Status of the FISCHER THz System
The terahertz technology developed by FISCHER has now reached a high level of technological maturity. It is already being successfully deployed in select projects and development environments. At the same time, it is becoming clear that industrial use in many application areas still requires significant development work, application expertise, and customer-specific adaptations.
Therefore, FISCHER is currently focusing on further developing the technology and collaborating with selected customers and development partners.
Our Outlook for the Future
We are convinced that terahertz measurement technology can play an important role in industrial quality control in the long term. The ability to analyze complex coating systems non-destructively and automatically opens up new possibilities for numerous industries.
FISCHER will continue to pursue technological development and leverage the insights gained from research, projects, and industrial applications to further expand the potential of terahertz technology. As the technology matures and advances toward broader industrialization, this will also create the conditions for increasingly economical deployment and a further improved total cost of ownership. As technological maturity and industrialization advance, the conditions for even more cost-effective use in the future and a further improvement in total cost of ownership are expected to be established.
