Fission Track Studio
TrackWorks & FastTracks
TrackWorks is a dedicated control and acquisition software for motorized digital microscopes, such as the Zeiss Axio Imager series. It manages all major microscope functions including switching light sources, changing objectives, stage movement, and camera-based image capture. In addition to these core controls, TrackWorks is tailored for fission track analysis and thermochronology, offering specialized tools for:
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Locating and recording coordinate marks on slides.
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Generating counting points for standards (e.g., mica).
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Aligning grain and mica positions for external detector method (EDM).
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Interactive measurement of c-axis orientations, track lengths, and other dimensions.
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Manual track counting where required.
Its primary role is the acquisition of comprehensive image sets that capture all relevant optical information from the sample. These image sets form the basis for subsequent processing and analysis in FastTracks.
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FastTracks is the companion software to TrackWorks, designed to open and process the image sets collected at the microscope. It provides a virtual microscope interface that allows users to examine, measure, and analyze fission tracks without being tied to the physical instrument. The key feature of FastTracks is its automatic fission track counting system, which employs advanced image processing algorithms (HALTracks AI) to identify and measure tracks. This approach transforms the operator’s role from fully manual counting to quality control — reviewing automated results and making corrections where needed.
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FastTracks also includes the similar measurement tools as TrackWorks (e.g., track length, orientation, dimensional analysis), but applies them directly to the captured image data. This enables flexible, efficient, and portable analysis that can be performed anywhere.
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TrackWorks and FastTracks is available for demonstration and purchase, please contact one of our researchers.
Grain Works
GrainScope & GrainView
GrainScope is a dedicated control and acquisition software for motorized digital microscopes, such as the Zeiss Axio Imager series. It manages all major microscope functions including switching light sources, changing objectives, stage movement, and camera-based image capture. In addition to these core controls, GrainScope is designed for mineral and particle analysis, offering specialized tools for:
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Locating and recording coordinate points on slides.
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Generating reference points for systematic imaging or grain selection.
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Labeling and aligning grain positions for subsequent imaging or analysis.
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Interactive tools for documenting grain attributes and measurements.
Its primary role is the acquisition of high-quality image sets that comprehensively capture mineral and particle features, which can then be further processed and examined in GrainView.
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GrainView is the companion software to GrainScope, designed to open and process the image sets collected at the microscope. It provides a virtual microscope interface that allows users to review, catalogue, and analyze mineral grains or particles without needing direct access to the instrument. Key features include automated tools for locating and classifying particles, alongside options for measuring and recording grain attributes.
GrainView streamlines the workflow by shifting the operator’s role from microscope-bound acquisition to digital analysis and review. It also incorporates the same measurement and annotation tools found in GrainScope, but applies them directly to captured images. This enables flexible, efficient, and portable mineral and particle analysis that can be carried out anywhere.
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GrainScope and GrainView is available for demonstration and purchase, please contact one of our researchers.
