Global challenge reveals vast differences in measuring surface roughness and topography

Anyone who has slipped on a polished floor or felt their tires spinning in the snow knows instinctively the importance of surfaces. Certainly those in manufacturing—be it of robots, running shoes, or semiconductors—understand that they are vital. Yet for all the importance of surfaces, attempts to accurately measure and describe their topography vary wildly.

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