The FBI Laboratory toolmark topography analysis research for objectively qualifying the degree of similarity between toolmarks

Authors: Seubert, H.J., Smith, E.D.

Published in: Microscopy and Microanalysis

Volume & pages: 24(S1):1162-1163, Microscopy Society of America meeting proceedings

Year: 2018

DOI: 10.1017/S1431927618006293

The FTU has acquired the following instruments for evaluation: Sensofar-Confocal Interferometry and Focus Variation; Cadre Forensics-Topmatch GS 3D; Alicona-Infinite Focus; EvoFinder; and GigaMacro.

The FBI Laboratory Firearms and Toolmarks Unit at Quantico acquired a GigaMacro system as part of a formal programme evaluating 3D instrumentation for objective toolmark comparison, reported to the Microscopy Society of America in 2018.

Systems used: Unspecified model

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