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Why Surface Roughness Specifications Are Shifting from Ra to Sa

Why Surface Roughness Specifications Are Shifting from Ra to Sa

Sep 28, 2026 | Articles, News, Products

Why Surface Roughness is Shifting from Ra to Sa Click to Read Now! As optical manufacturing and precision engineering continue to advance, traditional 2D surface roughness metrics like Ra are no longer sufficient for fully characterizing complex surfaces. This article...
Webinar: The Next Step in Aviation Surface Inspection

Webinar: The Next Step in Aviation Surface Inspection

Sep 28, 2026 | News, Products, Uncategorized, Webinars

In this webinar, we explore how 3D surface inspection is moving beyond manual tools toward automated solutions designed for real-world MRO environments. Learn how today’s optical technologies can help maintenance teams improve repeatability, reduce inspection...
Webinar: Scaling Aviation MRO Inspection: From 2D to 3D Measurement with Automated Quality Control

Webinar: Scaling Aviation MRO Inspection: From 2D to 3D Measurement with Automated Quality Control

Aug 10, 2026 | News, Products, Videos, Webinars

This webinar, held on August 4, 2026 and presented by Jenna Perryman of 4D Technology, explores how aviation MRO organizations are moving beyond traditional visual and 2D inspection methods by adopting optical 3D surface measurement technologies. The webinar discusses...
Onto Innovation’s 4D Technology Introduces 4Di InSpec™ SR System for Shop-floor Surface Roughness

Onto Innovation’s 4D Technology Introduces 4Di InSpec™ SR System for Shop-floor Surface Roughness

Jun 3, 2026 | News, Products

Fast, rugged, portable roughness system provides high-resolution, 3D measurements of surface finish on the shop floor   Onto Innovation’s Tucson-based subsidiary 4D Technology announced today the launch of the 4Di InSpec™ SR roughness measurement system – a...
Webinar:  Meeting Next-generation Optical Component & System Metrology Needs

Webinar: Meeting Next-generation Optical Component & System Metrology Needs

Jan 28, 2026 | News, Products, Videos, Webinars

In this webinar hosted by Photonics Spectra, Dr. Erik Novak, Vice President, 4D Technology, talks about how the demand for precise, reliable metrology is growing as optical systems evolve toward greater design complexity. It also highlights how vibration-insensitive...
Onto Innovation’s 4Di InSpecTM SR Surface Roughness Gauge Wins the International SPIE 2026 Prism Award in the Test and Measurement Category

Onto Innovation’s 4Di InSpecTM SR Surface Roughness Gauge Wins the International SPIE 2026 Prism Award in the Test and Measurement Category

Jan 28, 2026 | News, Products

Portable, vibration-immune, 3D surface roughness system transforms precision inspection by bringing the metrology directly to the part – right on the shop floor. Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE: ONTO)  is proud to announce that its 4Di InSpecTM SR Surface Roughness Gauge...
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