(GelSight: Waltham, MA) -- GelSight, a pioneer in tactile intelligence technology, has released its GelSight Mobile 4.0 software package. In this update, GelSight customers’ top requested capabilities are now live. Customers can easily combine scans to inspect larger surface areas with automated image stitching.

GelSight has also expanded its 2D measurement tools to create a dedicated 2D measurement analysis function. These tools enable simplified workflows and deliver significant improvements for routine measurements and inspection cycles.

Key features of the GelSight Mobile 4.0 software

Image stitching

Users can combine multiple scans with a simple, guided workflow to create larger areas to easily apply GelSight’s 2D and 3D surface analysis tools with accuracy and speed. One image is automatically stitched from multiple images to enable the analysis of larger surfaces and features, such as scratches spanning multiple centimeters. During early field testing, GelSight was able to detect a scratch an inspector missed on a helicopter blade. In a matter of seconds, GelSight stitched together multiple scans to determine the length of the defect.

Users can also look at the 3D height maps of stitched images and select the scan from the stitch to execute a traditional 3D measurement analysis. This game-changing tool eliminates the need for additional equipment or manual measurement steps, significantly increasing the speed of delivering critical information for task completion.

2D measurements

Measure length, width, and distances faster and with precision—even on stitched images. This update adds full 2D analysis capabilities to the existing ruler and drawing tools, and supports toggling between 2D and 3D measurements in the same scan. Users can complete routine inspections in real time on the line, thanks to GelSight Mobile’s portability and one-click reporting to the digital library.

Rendering engine

Enhancements to the rendering engine boost 3D image resolution and scanning speed, and support the ability to customize color map ranges. Users can make more informed decisions with the new insights about the topography of surfaces.

“I am thrilled to bring highly anticipated improvements that enable major efficiency gains for our customers with this software release,” says Dennis Lang, chief business officer at GelSight. “GelSight customers exchange their traditional tools in favor of one click of a button to complete the most common 2D and 3D surface measurements on any material, anywhere. With GelSight Mobile 4.0, reliable and repeatable surface inspection and analysis of larger surfaces is now possible, resulting in significant advantages in the field. This release is a true reflection of our commitments to customers and continuous innovation.”

GelSight Mobile 4.0 is available now. Request more information at info@gelsight.com. To learn more about GelSight’s mobile metrology solutions, visit the company website.