Oxford Instruments Imaris 10.2 image analysis software

Oxford Instruments has announced the release of Imaris 10.2, the latest version of its AI-powered image analysis software for microscopy, organoids, cell biology, MRI images and SEM images.

In the last decade, Imaris has constantly evolved to improve the visualisation and analysis of large images. Past releases have introduced AI (machine learning) to improve object identification and classification, spatial measurements, correlative data visualisation and other tools to enable more precise segmentation and better understanding of microscopy data.

Imaris 10.2 brings significant speed and quality improvements, rendering twice as fast as before and boosting the productivity of researchers who are interactively visualising the smallest details of their datasets. To provide a best-in-class experience and support for Mac OS users, the latest release introduces native versions of Imaris, Imaris Viewer (free service), Imaris Stitcher and Imaris File Converter for Apple silicone M chips.

Imaris 10.2 is on average 20% faster on M chips compared to its Intel predecessor and is understood to be the only commercial microscopy image analysis software equipped with trainable and fast AI segmentation tools natively supporting Apple silicon. Importantly, it improves the Key-Frame Animation tool to provide more natural rendering flow within 3D datasets of hundreds of gigabytes; the animations now enable a freeze-time effect for better focus on the structures of interest.

The product has the goal of being the most comprehensive visualisation and analysis software for 3D/4D and time-lapse microscopic images. It is inclusive for all available microscopy files and provides seamless conversion to native IMS, using Bio-Formats.