VGSTUDIO
VISUALISATION MADE SIMPLE

VGSTUDIO

VGSTUDIO is the gold standard for 3D visual quality inspection in industrial applications, such as electronics, and for visualising data in academic research fields, such as archaeology, geology, and life sciences.


VGSTUDIO covers the entire workflow, from the precise reconstruction of 3D volume data sets using the images taken by your CT scanner to their visualisation (in 3D and 2D) and the creation of impressive animations.

Benefits
Universal

Relax knowing you don’t have to learn a new software just because your hardware changes. Compatible with all major industrial CT systems, plus an optional add-on module for CT reconstruction at a fraction of standard industry prices.

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Simple

Feel confident you’re getting the right picture.
Easily navigate to areas of interest for visual quality inspection thanks to intuitive visualization features.

Seamless

Free yourself of compatibility issues with total data coverage.
Import various data formats into a single environment, from project data created in other VG products to standard image formats (e.g., .bmp, .jpg, .jp2, .raw, .tif).

Capabilities
Data quality analysis
Visualisation and animation
Basic alignment and measurement tools
Reporting

Monitor the data quality of your CT scans over time by keeping track of the spatial resolution and gray value contrast resolution. This ensures a consistently high-quality basis for your analysis and measurement results. VG software supports data quality analysis according to ASTM E 1441 and ASTM E 1695.

Transform your data into captivating 3D and 2D visualisations with VG software. Impress and influence peers, decision-makers, and the public with stunning animations and exploded views—your only limit is your RAM.

Our software offers essential alignment features, including Simple 3-2-1 Registration and Simple Registration, to ensure precise positioning. It also provides fundamental reference measurement tools, such as distance, polyline length, and angle measurement instruments. The Snap Mode feature also allows instruments to snap to surfaces easily, simplifying the measurement process.

VG software delivers immediate, actionable results, including insightful graphics and detailed reports. Export images, histograms, and data tables in standard formats, create customisable inspection reports, and interface with third-party quality management or statistical process control software like Q-DAS or Metrology Reporting. VGSTUDIO can also display all analysis data generated with VGSTUDIO MAX or VGMETROLOGY.

Add-on modules for...
Material Analyses
Geometry Analyses
CT Reconstruction
Artificial Intelligence
Simulation
Battery Analysis
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Material Analyses
Battery Analysis
Digital Volume Correction
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Material Analyses
Digital Volume Correction
Fiber Composite Material An…
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Material Analyses
Fiber Composite Material An…
Foam / Powder Analysis
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Material Analyses
Foam / Powder Analysis
Porosity / Inclusion Analysis
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Material Analyses
Porosity / Inclusion Analysis
CAD Import
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX, VGMETROLOGY
Geometry Analyses
CAD Import
Coordinate Measurement
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Geometry Analyses
Coordinate Measurement
Manufacturing Geometry Correction
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX, VGMETROLOGY
Geometry Analyses
Manufacturing Geometry Correction
Nominal / Actual Comparison
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Geometry Analyses
Nominal / Actual Comparison
Reverse Engineering
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX, VGMETROLOGY
Geometry Analyses
Reverse Engineering
Wall Thickness Analysis
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Geometry Analyses
Wall Thickness Analysis
CT Reconstruction
CT Reconstruction
CT Reconstruction
Deep Segmentation
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX, VGinLINE
Artificial Intelligence
Deep Segmentation
Fixture Simulation
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Simulation
Fixture Simulation
Structural Mechanics Simulation
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Simulation
Structural Mechanics Simulation
Transport Phenomena Simulation
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Simulation
Transport Phenomena Simulation
Volume Meshing
Only avaiable for:
VGSTUDIO MAX
Simulation
Volume Meshing
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Latest updates
Discover the exciting new capabilities of version 2025.1 (as of March 2025)
Object-specific views

Define and apply visualization and workspace settings as "Views" for individual objects, enhancing project navigation and report generation. Easily transfer these views between objects and incorporate them into evaluation templates for streamlined automation.

Automatic beam hardening correction

Experience precision at its finest. Leverage our automatic and numerically validated method to counteract beam hardening artifacts. This isn't about making educated guesses — it's about employing precise calculations for accurate compensation results. 

New .xvgi file format/NDE SDK 

Streamline data processing with the new .xvgi file format, eliminating the need for manual data import. Utilize our Python reference implementation to automate VG software use, even without existing .vgl files.

DICONDE tag number display

Easily identify tags of interest in DICONDE metadata with the display of tag numbers in the object properties, enhancing data review processes. 

Past releases
Here you can find everything about our latest version releases for VGSTUDIO
What's new in 2024.4
Reporting and traceability

Q-DAS export for relative wall thickness results
Elevate your data analytics with seamless exporting of toleranced relative wall thickness results in Q-DAS format. Enjoy superior compatibility and integration with the Q-DAS product family. 

Easier navigation of PDF reports
PDF reports now also include a table of contents with direct links to the related section of the report. Enhance your user experience and swiftly peruse your reports with this clever addition.

Quick link to VG Community 

Peer-to-peer collaboration is now easier than ever! Use the new link in the title bar to hop over to the VG Community on Nexus. Share your wins, get advice, and stay up to date on the latest and greatest in your products.

What's new in 2024.3
Improved selection of scene objects

Selecting objects is more intuitive than ever: Just pick your tool of choice — rectangle, ellipse, or lasso – and directly draw in the 3D window. As soon as an object’s center of mass is highlighted, the object will be selected in the Scene Tree. Add or remove objects directly in the 3D window – WYSIWYG. 

Improved ROI rendering setting options

Enable or disable ROI rendering for numerous objects simultaneously! Enjoy better automation scenarios, with the toggle macro step now distinctively separated into two clear steps: "Enable ROI rendering" and "Disable ROI rendering". This ensures better reproducibility of macro jobs for a more streamlined user experience. 

Color bar for 3D results in reports

This dynamic feature utilizes the color bar settings configured directly in the analyses, offering an enriched context to interpret results in your reports. Elevate your reporting experience and data interpretation capacity with this unique update.

Reporting and traceability

Color-code table cells in reports according to their tolerance state
You can now opt to color-code individual cells based on their tolerance status. This instant visual representation not only enhances the meaning of your result tables but also allows for quicker identification of specific indicators that caused a part to be out of tolerance. A more meaningful, intuitive understanding of your data is just a color away!

Hide info field names in reports
 You can choose to hide the title of any info field in your report. This feature not only allows for seamless integration with any personalized text but also contributes to creating more succinct report pages. Enjoy more control and design freedom with our refined reporting settings.

Invalidation of bookmark images on analysis changes
Bookmark images are now tagged with an "out-of-sync" status if analysis results change. For automated scenarios, all "out-of-sync" images undergo an automatic update before saving, ensuring that the bookmark images reflect the current state of your project accurately. Experience improved visibility and control over your data with this dynamic update.

Rename objects using metainformation
 You can now rename objects using one of their metainformation fields. Ideal for use in macros, this function can transfer text read from an object via OCR to its name in automation scenarios. Experience elevated control and efficiency in your data management with this latest feature enhancement.

What's new in 2024.2
Reporting and Traceability

Customizable text color in reports
We further enhanced the customizability of reports: you can now set arbitrary colors for all textual layout elements to highlight certain results or custom text.

Exporting multiple movies or image stacks of an inspected component at a time
The new queuing function of the "Save movie/image stack" dialog allows you to parameterize and queue multiple export jobs, and subsequently export all image stacks or movies at a time without further interaction.

This will streamline your export process considerably, as you will no longer have to wait for the completion of each individual export job before being able to parameterize and start the next one.

File I/O: Importing newer NSI file formats without additional tool

You can now directly import newer NSI formats, without the need for an extra tool. This makes working with newer NSI formats easier and more robust.

New Tutorial: CT Reconstruction — Basic Workflow for a Cone Beam CT

In this video, we will guide you through the various tabs of the reconstruction dialog so you can easily and quickly make the settings for a standard cone beam reconstruction.

Click here to watch the video.

What's new in 2024.1
Interactive HTML reports

Sharing comprehensive inspection results just became even easier. The new HTML format is an all-in-one solution that also supports interactive elements, like part or result 3D views. These self-contained documents eliminate the need for a separate viewer application and are easily accessible with any Chromium-based browser like Edge or Chrome.

File I/O

PNG format for streamlined image stack import and export
You can now bypass the need for additional file conversions when using PNG as a storage or data exchange format. Enjoy a faster workflow for importing and exporting your volume data.

New DICONDE export

Volume data can now also be exported in the DICONDE format, which includes the existing tags. For volumes that were not imported from DICONDE, the necessary tags are created on the fly.

PNG format for saving images

Experience better image saving capabilities with native PNG format support, our new feature allowing lossless compression and 3D view images that include an alpha channel. Spice up your presentations with partially transparent images that pop! 

Preserve metadata between volumes

In the past, transferring metainformation like DICONDE tags between different volumes in a scene was impossible. With this feature, you can now easily move this essential information, even when creating entirely new volumes from initial scan results. This enhancement ensures traceability is maintained throughout your process, keeping your work consistent and structured.

System requirements

Read the basic requirements below or download the PDF for the complete system requirements for VGSTUDIO.

Operating system

Windows 10* Enterprise 64-bit 
Windows 10* Professional 64-bit
Windows 11 Enterprise 64-bit 
Windows 11 Professional 64-bit 
 

*VGSTUDIO will no longer support Windows 10 as of version 2025.3

Processor

Minimum: x86-64 CPU with instruction set SSE 4.1. ARM processors are not supported. 

Recommended: Performant Intel or AMD multi-core processors, e.g., Intel® Core™ i7 or i9 or Xeon® Gold processors with 3 GHz or higher.

RAM

Minimum: 

VGSTUDIO requires a minimum of 4 GB of free memory. However, the actual free main memory needed for creating or loading a complete project will usually be significantly higher since it depends on the size of the data set.

Recommended for professional use: 

  • 16-bit data set with 1024 slice images. Slice image with 1024 x 1024 pixels. 1024³ = 2 GB of data 
    => Minimum 4 GB free memory
  • 16-bit data set with 2048 slice images. Slice image with 2048 x 2048 pixels. 2048³ = 16 GB of data 
    => Minimum 32 GB free memory
  • Typical for industrial use with data set sizes as in the examples above (2 to 16 GB) is a PC with at least 64 (for one data set) to 512 GB RAM (for multiple data sets). Higher RAM clock speeds are recommended.
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