At the Open University, UK, Nikon Metrology photomicrography equipment supports high precision stress-strain analysis at elevated temperatures and under vacuum. It is used to assist research into optimal procedures for welding aero engine fan blades.

Ductile cast iron is a composite material in which we have 2-phases metal matrix made of ferrite and pearlite including graphite aggregations in spherical shapes. Nikon Imaging software determines automatically the percentage of ferrite and pearlite.

The design of food packaging and films has become more complex in recent years. As design and manufacturing requirements for these films have become more complex, the need for faster, more accurate, and more highly automated inspection of these materials has also increased. 

Metals, except for single crystals, contain internal boundaries known as grain boundaries. A metallographer examines polished cross sections of specimens from appropriate locations to determine the local grain size. Nikon Imaging software classifies grain size automatically.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

Iron castings with graphite flakes (gray iron) are not as strong or impact resistant as those with round nodular graphite (ductile iron). Nikon Imaging Software Classifies automatically the form, distribution, and size of the graphite which is useful in the determination of the mechanical behavior of the cast Iron.

FMI in the Chicago area produces molded silicone components for medical applications which are measured optically using a iNexiv system. FMI engineers say that investigating parts under Nikon optics and illuminations result in superior digital imaging that guarantees high accuracy and R&R numbers.