Digital Image Correlation Applications by Industry
Our Digital Image Correlation DIC systems cover a wide range of applications from automotive to biological, and size scales from microscopy to large structures. All DIC systems are sold as turn-key solutions, which are customized to your measurement needs. Our systems include all hardware, software, technical support, onsite installation, and equipment training. We are dedicated to providing our customers with quality technical support and free software upgrades for one year after the date you receive your system. The video below outlines some of the many applications in which our systems have been used.
There are many applications possible with DIC, so please contact us if you have any questions about your specific measurement needs. Please also visit our YouTube channel to see more application examples.
Below is a list of popular DIC applications, sorted by industry, where DIC systems are currently deployed to obtain data.
| Automotive | Aerospace (aviation and space flight) |
| Component testing (gear example) | Wing deflection |
| Material testing | Fuselage pressurization |
| Tensile/compression/buckling | Tensile/compression/buckling |
| Vibration analysis | Composite analysis |
| High-speed crash testing | High-speed bird strike |
| Composite testing | Vibration analysis |
| Glass/ceramic testing | Brake and landing gear testing |
| Metal forming | Engine vibration frequency analysis (ODS of blades) |
| Thermal deformation analysis | Wind tunnel |
| Tire testing | Fuel system component testing |
| Brake system vibration analysis | Compressive buckling |
| ECU/PCM deformation testing | Light-weight material testing |
| Suspension testing | Epoxy/glass testing |
| Biological | Industrial / Civil |
| Skin and muscle deformation measurements | Oil pipeline testing |
| Deformation on eyes | Wind turbine deflection |
| Tendon testing | Three point concrete beam bending test |
| Artery deformation (stents) | Earthquake/building analysis |
| Cancer research | Contaminated waste containment testing |
| Implants, orthotics, & prosthetics | Hopkinson bar (high-rate) testing |
| Bone testing | Brick and mortar wall compression test |
| Academic (educational and research) | Government and Military |
| Material testing | Ballistic |
| Kolsky / hopkinson bar high-speed testing | Explosive |
| Shock tube impact | Dynamic tensile testing |
| Microscopy | Defense armor testing |
| Barrier & barricade explosive testing |