Interesting research was presented recently describing an alternative speckling technique for digital image correlation. In this work, a new methodology featuring thermal marking is deployed to carry out mechanical analysis and obtain deformation and displacement data using VIC-3D. It's early days for this research, but it shows a great deal of promise for biomechanical applications, and we're excited to see where it goes in the future.

We were excited to return this week to the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) at New Mexico Tech to participate in a unique training course focused on optical diagnostics for high-speed explosion and impact events. This test demonstrated the fundamentals of 3D digital image correlation using the VIC-3D DIC software in conjunction with high-speed Photron Nova S16 cameras imaging a low velocity impact event to measure 3D displacements. We’re already looking forward to next year!

We are incredibly proud to announce that our co-founder, Dr. Michael Sutton is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious Timoshenko Medal from ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.

This technical presentation was given by Correlated Solutions sales engineer Bluejay Robinson at the 2022 IMAC-XL on Feb 8, 2022 in Orlando, FL and highlights the powerful VIC-3D HS FFT digital image correlation system. This three axis, non-contact, full-field optical measurement system can accurately determine the amplitudes and phase changes of operational deflections shapes (ODS) in the frequency domain.

To prepare for the Beijing Winter Olympics (February 4th-20th), a research team led by Professor Liu Li, Director of the National Winter Sports Apparel Equipment R&D Center and Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, undertook a special R&D project to develop cutting-edge, high-performance, competition apparel for the Chinese Winter Olympic Team. Professor Liu Li and her team of engineers understood that each component of sportswear must adapt to the movement of the body, and they describe the relationship between the structure of clothing and the needs of the human body like the relationship between serving and being served. Therefore, an understanding of the structural design of the moving parts of the body is particularly important in the design and production of competition clothing.

Correlated Solutions continues our tradition of DIC innovation with new dual-sided laser-marked speckled calibration targets. These new targets enable two facing VIC-3D systems to be calibrated together which combines data into a common coordinate system.

The development of the VIC-3D digital image correlation system continues at a blistering pace. Taking our lead from customer requests and advancing digital technology, Version 9.4 of our flagship, industry-leading system brings significantly more agile and powerful features