Exhibit 23.2


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our report on the
combined financial statements of Digital Instruments, Inc. and affiliates dated
February 28, 1998 included in Veeco Instrument Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999 and to all references to our firm included in this
registration statement.

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Los Angeles, California
June 8, 2000