Excelitas Enhanced Microscope System Autofocus
The company integrated advanced autofocus sensors into its high-precision imaging hardware for industrial inspection.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Pittsburgh-based Excelitas has upgraded its Optem mag.x 125 microscope system by integrating new third-party autofocus hardware. This enhancement enables high-speed focus tracking for complex surfaces in manufacturing environments.
Why it matters
The upgrade is designed to meet the high-throughput inspection requirements of advanced sectors such as flat panel displays, wafers, and semiconductors. By automating objective positioning, the system improves efficiency in high-precision quality control.
The system features a PFA-LN sensor and an iZAA-LFOV Z-axis stage that provides 40nm focus resolution. The integrated autofocus unit operates at speeds up to 3 kHz and maintains compatibility with all mag.x objective lenses.
The players
Excelitas
The company is a global leader in providing high-performance photonics, sensing, and illumination solutions for various industrial applications.
The details
The integration allows for through-the-lens focus tracking on patterned and multilayer surfaces, facilitating automated objective positioning. This hardware suite supports the 8X/0.32 PLAN APO Objective and the full range of existing lenses in the mag.x product line.
Timeline
Excelitas announced the hardware enhancement on September 23, 2026.
The system will be on display at Vision 2026 in Stuttgart from October 6 to 8, 2026.
The Tech Race
The enhancement of the mag.x 125 microscope system marks a shift toward higher automation in optical inspection technologies. This development positions the equipment to better compete in markets demanding sub-micron precision for high-density semiconductor assembly.
Manufacturers utilizing this system can expect reduced inspection times and increased reliability when processing complex, multilayered wafers. The increased focus speed minimizes bottlenecks in high-volume production lines.
The takeaway
Automated focus tracking is becoming an essential component for high-throughput precision imaging in industrial sectors. Firms should evaluate if their current hardware platforms support modular upgrades to maintain competitive inspection speeds.
Further reading
For more information on imaging technology advancements, visit the Semiconductors section.
More information
View full technical specifications on the mag.x 125 microscope system product page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vision Systems Design.
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