Fiber Analysis Module

by ImageScience Admin

Analyze fiber morphology—such as diameter and orientation—in SEM images (SE and BSE modes), light microscopy images, and topographic datasets.

⇒ Quantify individual fibers, regardless of whether they are isolated, touching, or overlapping.

⇒ Examine a wide variety of sample types using SEM (SE & BSE), light microscopy, or topographical data, including:

  • Electrospun nanofibers

  • Cellulose and other biological fibers (e.g., gelatin, muscle tissue)

  • Synthetic materials such as Kevlar, polyethylene, and glass fibers

  • Composite materials

  • Fibers collected in forensic investigations

  • Non-woven fibers used in filtration systems

  • Mineral fibers like asbestos

  • And more.

⇒ Automatically detect fibers and gaps using specialized algorithms designed for:

  • Light fibers on dark backgrounds

  • Dark fibers on light backgrounds

  • SEM-SE images (fibers with dark cores and bright edges)

  • SEM-BSE images (gray fibers on a gray background)

(All detection methods can be fine-tuned manually.)

⇒ Analyze fiber morphology and view results such as:

  • Histograms representing fiber diameter distribution

  • A comprehensive table listing parameters for each fiber and gap, including:

    • Mean, minimum, maximum, and standard deviation of fiber diameter

    • Average fiber orientation

    • Interstice diameter

⇒ Interactive navigation – click on a fiber or gap in the image to highlight the corresponding entry in the parameters table, or select a row in the table to locate it in the image.

⇒ Visualize the analysis steps, including:

  • The original image

  • Binarized version

  • Distance map (used to simulate topography and measure diameters)

  • Segmented view showing fiber contours and ridgelines from the distance map

⇒ Display output maps such as:

  • A diameter map showing variations in fiber thickness

  • A fiber orientation map using a circular color scale to indicate direction

⇒ Export both numerical data and visual outputs in various file formats.

Included in:

  • MountainsSEM® Premium
  • MountainsImage® Premium
  • MountainsLab® Premium

Available with:

  • MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
  • MountainsMap® Expert
  • MountainsMap® Premium
  • MountainsSPIP® Expert
  • MountainsSPIP® Premium
  • MountainsSEM® Color
  • MountainsSEM® Expert
  • MountainsSpectral® Correlate
  • MountainsSpectral® Expert
  • MountainsSpectral® Premium
  • MountainsImage® Starter
  • MountainsImage® Expert
  • MountainsLab® Expert