Surface imaging and analysis software

Pico Image is a modular atomic force microscope (AFM) imaging and analysis software package designed for AFM users working in a wide range of research applications. Pico Image analyses image data and generates dynamic, highly detailed surface analysis reports with power and ease.

Pico Image has been integrated into the PicoView software platform for Agilent Technologies' complete line of AFMs, including the 5400 and 5500.

Each Pico Image analysis document consists of a set of frames containing surfaces, profiles extracted from surfaces, the results of applying filters and other operators, analytical studies and 2D and 3D parameters that conform to international standards. Real-time 3D imaging provides good visualisation. Videos of flight paths over a surface can also be integrated into Pico Image presentations. The software's intuitive desktop publishing interface, comprehensive online help and multi-language support enhance ease of use.

Pico Image contains three performance levels, offering feature sets that meet the needs of basic, advanced and expert users respectively. Sophisticated functions include the ability to convert a surface into a series of profiles, compute the similarity of different surfaces, generate sub-surfaces and perform fractal analysis. Particle analysis and statistics options are also offered. Standalone and network licenses are available.