Imaris 10.2: Microscopy Image Analysis Software

Imaris 10.2, released in June 2024, is the latest version of Oxford Instruments’ market-leading 3D/4D microscopy image analysis software . This update focuses on significant performance improvements, native Apple Silicon support, enhanced AI segmentation tools, and refined animation capabilities, providing researchers with a faster and more intuitive workflow .

Key Features in Version 10.2

Performance & Platform Support

• Double Rendering Speed: Volume rendering is up to 2x faster, providing smoother visualization of large 3D datasets .

• Native Apple Silicon Support: Imaris 10.2 introduces a native version for Mac ARM processors (M-chips), making it the only commercial microscopy software with native AI segmentation tools on this architecture . This version runs on average 20% faster than its Intel predecessor .

• 2D Dataset Support: The software can now perfectly render 2D and 2D time-lapse datasets on a single plane and perform accurate 2D measurements .

AI Segmentation & Workflow

• Faster AI Segmentation: The machine learning tools for pixel classification and object identification are not only faster, but also feature real-time previews to validate training .

• Export Training Voxels: Users can now export the “pixel training set” used for machine learning to TIFF files, allowing for reproducibility and comparison of segmentation methods in external software .

• Improved Object Visualization: Users can now visualize multiple object types (Spots, Filaments, Surfaces) on a single extended slicer to better assess their interaction and overlap .

Animation & Usability

• Improved Key-Frame Animation: The widely used animation tool now features a “scene-freeze” option, allowing for more natural rendering flow and better focus on structures of interest during video creation .

• Bug Fixes: The 10.2.0 release includes fixes for 22 documented bugs, including issues with keyframe interpolation, intensity statistics export, and file conversion .