ZEISS OptiRecon: ZEISS announces advances in tomographic imaging with results 4x faster

JENA/Germany, 05.04.2018.

ZEISS today introduces a new module for the ZEISS Xradia Versa 500-series of 3D X-ray microscopes (XRM) that will allow users to acquire high quality images in one-quarter the time. ZEISS OptiRecon enables users to make the optimal choice for their requirements: same quality images four times faster, or superior quality in the same amount of time as standard image acquisition using an advanced new iterative reconstruction technique.

ZEISS OptiRecon is faster, more efficient and user-friendly than standard iterative reconstruction processes that are much more computationally intensive and require extensive user expertise. A combination of a workflow-based user interface that doesn't require programming knowledge and an efficient proprietary implementation that allows reconstruction of a typical dataset deliver results in about three minutes. This technology opens the door to 3D X-ray imaging, or computed tomography, to both a wider range of industrial applications and the examination of in situ processes occurring at previously inaccessible timescales.

ZEISS OptiRecon has been demonstrated to be especially effective for geological or other sparse samples where features are large relative to voxel size. Dr. Branko Bijeljic, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Earth Science & Engineering at Imperial College London, was an early tester of the system. He says, Iterative reconstruction is a key new technology for improving our work in high resolution X-ray microscopy. It will allow us to address in situ processes occurring at considerably shorter time scales without sacrificing image quality or data segmentability. Dr. Bijeljic co-authored a paper on the topic that is now available from the Journal of Advances Water Resources: Optimisation of image quality and acquisition time for lab-based X-ray microtomography using an iterative reconstruction algorithm.

Lourens Steger, head of X-ray microscopy at ZEISS USA, commented, ZEISS OptiRecon exemplifies our commitment to leading the industry by bringing new advanced imaging capabilities to our award-winning X-ray microscopes. Since 2010, the ZEISS Xradia Versa family has consistently demonstrated unique capabilities for its users in electronics, materials, life sciences, and the oil and gas industry. As this latest release shows, we continue to develop based on our customers' needs, in this case for the geological sciences in academia and industry, including oil and gas, and mining. We continue to progress this system with both hardware and software advancements to meet and exceed our users' needs.

ZEISS OptiRecon is a combined hardware/software module, built on an advanced workstation. It is available to existing users as a field upgrade, or can be purchased as an additional capability for ZEISS Xradia 510/520 Versa 3D X-ray microscopes.

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Vybhav Sinha

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH

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About ZEISS

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. The ZEISS Group develops, produces and distributes measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cinema lenses, binoculars and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. ZEISS is divided up into the four segments Research & Quality Technology, Medical Technology, Vision Care/Consumer Products and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. The ZEISS Group is represented in more than 40 countries and has over 50 sales and service locations, more than 30 manufacturing sites and about 25 research and development centers around the globe. In fiscal year 2015/16 the company generated revenue approximating 4.9 billion with over 25,000 employees. Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. Carl Zeiss AG is the strategic management holding company that manages the ZEISS Group. The company is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation).

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The Microscopy business group is the worlds only one-stop manufacturer of light, electron, X-ray and ion microscope systems. The portfolio compromises solutions and services for the life sciences and materials research as well as for industry, education and clinical practice. The business group is headquartered in Jena. Additional production and development sites are located in Oberkochen, G ttingen and Munich, as well as in Cambridge in the UK, and in Peabody, MA and Pleasanton, CA in the USA. The business group is allocated to the Research & Quality Technology segment. Around 6,100 employees work for the segment, generating revenue totaling 1.5 billion in fiscal year 2015/16.

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