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Manufacturers of Chromatic Confocal Displacement Sensors
A chromatic confocal displacement sensor focuses white light at different distances for each color (wavelength) and measures distance by identifying the color that is in focus on the target's surface. It is used to measure mirror surfaces, transparent objects and fine steps.
- Companies listed
- 12 companies (Japan and overseas)
- How it works
- Official Handbook, Lesson 28
- Relation to the exam
- Covered by the Practical Sensor Certification exam
Japan3 companies
| Company | Headquarters | Product verified | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| オムロン株式会社 | Japan | ZW-8000、ZW-7000、ZW-5000 | Chromatic confocal |
| 株式会社キーエンス | Japan | CL-3000 | Chromatic confocal |
| 株式会社ミツトヨ | Japan | CPS | Chromatic confocal |
Asia4 companies
| Company | Headquarters | Product verified | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| LightE-Technology（深圳立仪科技） | China | 点分光共焦変位センサ | Chromatic confocal |
| Shenzhen SinceVision Technology（深圳市深视智能科技）（SSZN） | China | SCI | Chromatic confocal |
| Suzhou Tronsight Intelligent Technology（苏州创视智能技术） | China | TS-C | Chromatic confocal |
| Wonsor Technology（湾测） | China | FD | Chromatic confocal |
Europe3 companies
| Company | Headquarters | Product verified | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marposs S.p.A. | Italy | STIL CL-MG、CCS、ZENITH、LightMaster、IRIX | Chromatic confocal |
| Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | confocalDT | Chromatic confocal |
| Precitec | Germany | CHRocodile、CLS、MPS | Chromatic confocal |
The Americas2 companies
| Company | Headquarters | Product verified | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANOVEA | United States | ST400、In-Line QC | Chromatic confocal |
| Schmitt Industries, Inc.（Acuity） | United States | ZENITH | Chromatic confocal |
Listing criteria
- Candidates are gathered widely, in Japan and overseas, from publicly available information such as trade show exhibitor information, information published by industry associations and product information websites. Of these, we list only manufacturers whose relevant products we were able to confirm on their official websites (trading companies and distributors are excluded).
- This list does not cover all manufacturers. To request a listing or a correction, please use the listing request and correction form.
- Within each region, companies are listed in no particular order; the order does not indicate any evaluation or recommendation.
- The list covers products built into production lines and equipment; it does not include dedicated measuring machines used in measurement rooms and the like, or hand-held measuring tools.
- Information checked on: October 14, 2026
- Company names and product names listed are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.