VGSTUDIO MAX 3.0 is a high-end software by Volume Graphics for analyzing and visualizing industrial computed tomography (CT) data. It’s widely used for non-destructive testing in industries like automotive, aerospace, and electronics, as well as in academic research fields such as archaeology and geology. The software covers the entire CT workflow, from reconstructing 3D volume data from CT scanner images to visualization in 3D and 2D, and creating animations. It’s considered a gold standard for 3D visual quality inspection, offering tools for metrology, defect detection, material analysis, and simulation.
Key features include:
- Modular Design: Supports add-on modules like Coordinate Measurement, Nominal/Actual Comparison, Porosity/Inclusion Analysis, and Wall Thickness Analysis, making it a virtual standard for industrial voxel data analysis.
- Metrology and GD&T: Optimized for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, with tools for precise surface determination, coordinate system definition, and dimensional analysis, supporting standards like ISO-50 and ASTM 1695 for data quality.
- Automation: Offers automation for repetitive tasks, compatible with most CT systems, and supports data export in formats like Q-DAS for integration with quality management software.
- Reverse Engineering: Generates CAD models from CT scans, useful for legacy parts or updating designs without existing 3D models.
- Visualization and Reporting: Provides detailed graphics, customizable reports, and data export in standard formats, with features like optical character recognition (OCR) for text extraction from scans.
