Fast Inspections, Advanced Functionality

The GX53 microscope’s various observation capabilities provide clear, sharp images, so users can reliably detect defects in their samples. OLYMPUS Stream image analysis software's new illumination techniques and image acquisition options give users more choices for evaluating their samples and documenting their findings.

The Invisible Becomes Visible: MIX Technology

MIX technology produces unique observation images by combining darkfield with another observation method, such as brightfield or polarization. MIX observation enables users to view samples that are difficult to see with conventional microscopes, and represents even small height differences of sample surfaces. The circular LED illuminator used for darkfield observation has a directional darkfield function where one or more quadrants are illuminated at a given time. This reduces a sample’s halation and is useful for visualizing its surface texture.

Easily Create Panoramic Images: Instant MIA

With multiple image alignment (MIA), users can stitch images together quickly and simply by moving the XY knobs on the manual stage—a motorized stage is optional. OLYMPUS Stream software uses pattern recognition to generate a panoramic image, which is suitable for inspections of carburizing and metal-flow conditions.

Create All-in-Focus Images: EFI

OLYMPUS Stream software’s extended focus imaging (EFI) function captures images of samples whose height extends beyond the depth of focus. EFI stacks these images together to create a single all-in-focus image of the sample. Even when analyzing a cross-section sample with an uneven surface, EFI creates fully-focused images. EFI works with either a manual or motorized Z-axis and creates a height map to easily visualize structures.

Capture Both Bright and Dark Areas Using HDR

Using advanced image processing, high dynamic range (HDR) adjusts for differences in brightness within an image to reduce glare. It also helps boost the contrast in low-contrast images. HDR can be used to observe minute structures in electric devices and identify metallic grain boundaries.

OLYMPUS Stream Software – Optimized for Materials Science

Material inspection, measurement, and analysis are required to comply with industrial standards as well as internal operating procedures. Together, the GX53 microscope and OLYMPUS Stream software support metallurgical analysis methods that comply with different industrial standards. With step-by-step operator guidance, users can analyze their samples quickly and easily.

Particle Analysis – Count and Measure Solution

Detecting objects and measuring size distribution are among the most important applications in digital imaging. OLYMPUS Stream software’s Count and Measure solution uses advanced threshold methods to reliably separate objects, such as particles and scratches, from the background. More than 50 different object measurement and classification parameters are available including shape, size, position, and pixel properties

Grain Sizing in a Microstructure

Users can measure the grain size and analyze the microstructure of aluminum, steel crystal structures, such as ferrite and austenite, and other metals.
Supported standards: ISO, GOST, ASTM, DIN, JIS, GB/T

Evaluating Graphite Nodularity

The software can be used to evaluate the graphite nodularity and content in cast iron samples (nodular and vermicular). The form, distribution, and size of graphite nodes can be classified.
Supported standards: ISO, NF, ASTM, KS, JIS, GB/T

Rating Nonmetallic Inclusion Content in High-Purity Steel

Classify nonmetallic inclusions using an captured image of the worst field or inclusion that you have manually located on the sample.
Supported standards: ISO, EN, ASTM, DIN, JIS, GB/T, UNI

Compare Images of Your Sample and Reference Images

Easily compare live or still images with auto-scaled reference images. This solution includes reference images in accordance with various standards. The solution also supports multiple modes, including live overlay display and side-by-side comparison. Additional reference images can be purchased separately.
Supported standards: ISO, EN, ASTM, DIN, SEP

A Design That Emphasizes User Comfort

The microscope’s ergonomic design helps users stay comfortable while they work, contributing to a more efficient inspection. When used with OLYMPUS Stream software, operators can easily acquire images of diverse samples, conduct a variety of analyses, and generate professional reports.

Easily Restore Microscope Settings: Coded Hardware

Coded functions integrate the microscope’s hardware settings with OLYMPUS Stream image analysis software. The observation method, illumination intensity, and magnification can be recorded by the software and stored with the associated images. Since the settings can easily be reproduced, different operators can conduct the same quality inspections with limited training.

User Guidance Helps Simplify Advanced Analysis

The software guides users step-by-step through an inspection process that complies with the chosen industrial standard. Operators at any experience level can quickly and easily conduct advanced analysis by following the on-screen guidance.

Efficient Report Generation

Creating a report can often take longer than capturing the image and taking the measurements. OLYMPUS Stream software provides intuitive report creation to repeatedly produce smart and sophisticated reports based on predefined templates. The software can be configured so that the magnification is printed along with individual images.

Proven optics and digital imaging technology deliver quality inspection data

Olympus’ history of developing high-quality optics and advanced imaging capabilities has led to quality microscopes that offer exceptional measurement accuracy.

Applications

Reflected light microscopy spans a range of applications and industries. Below are just a few examples of what can be achieved using different observation methods.

Choose the Components You Need

The GX53 microscope is designed to enable users to choose a variety of optical components to suit individual inspection and application requirements. The system can utilize all available observation methods. Users can also select from a variety of OLYMPUS Stream image analysis packages to meet image acquisition and analysis needs.

GX53 Reflected/Transmitted Light Combination

The GX53 microscope frame can be configured for both reflected and transmitted light with manual, coded, or motorized components.

Scales for Metallurgical Analysis

Glass scales can be inserted into the eyepiece to conduct observations that comply with industry standards. Grain size reticles, squared circles, and calibration scales are also available for each objective