
Optical Coordinate Measuring Machines
High-precision optics for flexible measuring tasks
Non-contact measurement with tactile options
The optical coordinate measuring machines (VMM) in the ZEISS Optical Series impress with their high-resolution camera systems, variable illumination and sophisticated software for fast and precise measuring results. The non-contact, optical measuring technology means that even particularly sensitive, thin-walled or flat workpieces, such as optics, injection-molded workpieces, foils, punched and bent parts, can be measured with a high degree of precision. To extend the range of applications, the ZEISS Optical Series systems can be supplemented with additional probes – for high-precision optical and tactile measurements in just one CMM.

Multi-sensor technology
Optical and tactile measurement technology combined
All products in the Optical Series are compatible with a tactile sensor and therefore enable the acquisition of 3D tactile measurement data in addition to high-precision 2D optical measurements. Depending on the model, the tactile probe head is available as an option or included in the standard package.

Variety of sizes
Different sizes for different requirements
ZEISS O-DETECT and ZEISS O-INSPECT are available in different sizes and are suitable for a wide range of applications – from small, delicate parts to larger workpieces.
Technical comparison
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Product type |
Coordinate measuring machine |
Coordinate measuring machine |
Microscope and coordinate measuring machine |
Measuring range in dm |
3/2/2; 5/4/3 |
3/2/2; 5/4/3; 8/6/3 |
8/6/3 |
Optical probe |
ZEISS INVENTA D1 |
ZEISS Discovery.V12 |
ZEISS Discovery.V12 |
Camera |
5 MP black/white |
Standard 100 or scout 160 or scout 240 |
Scout 160 c |
Optical magnification |
1.0x |
Up to 12x |
Up to 12x |
Other probes |
ZEISS XDT (optional) |
ZEISS VAST XXT |
ZEISS VAST XXT |
Overview camera |
Yes |
No |
No |
Illumination |
8-segment LED ring light with blue and white LEDs, coaxial incident light and backlight, diffuse ring light (optional) |
8-segment LED ring light with red and blue LEDs, coaxial incident light and backlight |
16-segment LED ring light with white LEDs, coaxial incident light and backlight |
Accuracy from |
1D: 1.6 μm + L/200 μm |
1D: 1.4 μm + L/250 μm |
1D: 1.5 µm + L/250 µm (8/6/3) |
Software |
ZEISS CALYPSO |
ZEISS CALYPSO |
ZEISS CALYPSO |