Leader in surface metrology The offers non-contact high resolution measurement for security paper, printed surfaces and printing plates for all kinds of processes (offset, intaglio, flexo…) Using the chromatic confocal principle, the AltiSurf ® technology consists in catching a 3 dimensional cartography instead of just giving a magnified view. With more than 100 customer references throughout the world, ALTIMET has become in 10 years the leader in the surface control industry. Particularly focused on the paper and printing industry, ALTIMET has won over the trust of prestigious clients such as: the Bank of France, the Bank of Algeria, Note Printing Australia, the CSIRO, Oberthur, Paprican, the police investigation institutes of Switzerland, France and Belgium, La Poste, SICPA security inks, Stora Enso, Smurfit, Arjo-Wiggins… State-of-the-art technologies With a spot size less than a micrometer in diameter and a vertical resolution of only 3 nanometres, the range accuracy is well beyond standard analyzers in use so far. At the heart of the system, ALTIMET integrates state-of-the-art technologies: optical probes, motion controllers, Swiss/German-made translation stages and powerful analysis software. is composed of a 100% granite frame, with full stage and probe calibration performed on COFRAC-ISO gauges. Ergonomically designed and user-friendly, the workstation is perfect for laboratory investigation and for automated quality control. Intaglio banknote surfaces: Offset plate surfaces: