Description
Dragonfly 3D World Release Note 2024.1
Experience the new features, product enhancements, and other improvements implemented in the Dragonfly 3D World and Dragonfly Pro 2024.1 software release, which includes:
- The introduction of Dragonfly Social, an online community platform that lets Dragonfly users start discussions, chat, access material, post announcements, as well as share extensions and deep models.
- Support for sparsely-labeled ground truths, which means that you can prepare training data for deep model training quicker.
- Access to an expanded remote library of ready-to-use deep models for image enhancement and segmentation.
- Accelerated inference and advanced tools for inspecting patches and generating augmented training sets for deep learning.
- Integration of NGSolve for quantifying fluid flow and heat dissipation in engineering and research applications.
- Automated segmentation routines, including extraction of individual fibers from datasets of reinforced composites and automated methods to reliably segment porosity in single-material samples, such as castings.
- Advanced image analytics to answer nuanced research questions and radiomics texture extraction to identify and analyze image features.
- The production version of Dragonfly 3D World’s Analyze and Classify Measurements module, which lets you import scalar data from multi-ROIs, meshes, graphs, and vector fields for the cross-table analysis of feature vectors.
- Multiple lights, ‘material’ definitions, and improved tone mapping to make your 3D renderings even more sensational.
- Extended accessibility, with the option to install the application on a system/laptop without a dedicated GPU
The new era of image processing.
Powered by AI.
Experience image processing on a completely new level with Dragonfly 3D World. Our software is based on the world’s leading and commercially-supported deep learning engine that lets you train and execute convolutional neutral networks to meet your own unique image enhancement and image segmentation challenges.
Watch models learn
Dragonfly’s deep learning solution is bundled with pre-built and pre-trained neural networks, making it easy and fast to apply even for novices. Powered by Google’s TensorFlow and Keras, our products give you the power to train, reuse, and repurpose existing models for advanced applications, and also develop new neural networks.

C. elegans before and after denoising. Data courtesy if Dr. Keana Scott (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Image enhancement
Need to enhance your image quality? Our deep-learning based regression models can vastly improve the quality of your images, particularly relevant for X-ray. From denoising to super resolution, you will see your images in clearer detail than ever before.

Ceramic matrix before and after automated segmentation with deep learning. Data courtesy of Aly Badran, University of Colorado.
So much more than impressive rendering
Automated segmentation
Well-trained AI models ensure efficient and reliable segmentations for complex materials without user bias. Training data can be created by simply painting the different features of interest within a subset of your image data. Models can then learn how to segment the pixels of the whole dataset or other similar datasets. This empowers any user to achieve robust and reproducible segmentation results that can be combined with any Dragonfly analysis or modeling workflow.
Quantitative Analysis
Whether you are analyzing pores, fibers, grains, phases, or anything else, Dragonfly 3D World’s quantification and analysis tools give you powerful options for counting, measuring, and characterizing image features.
Size, shape, and spatial properties
Make measurements on hundreds to millions of individual grains, pores, organelles, etc. Select from volume, surface area, Feret diameter, aspect ratio, roughness, sphericity and scores of additional measurements.
Porous media
Dragonfly provides the ideal framework for characterizing and analyzing the properties of porous materials.
Meshes and models
Create high-quality meshes, vector fields, and spatial graphs generated from image data, segmentations, or simulations.
Fiber analysis
Calculating the physical properties of composites, polymers, and fibrous materials with Dragonfly provides researchers and product developers with the comprehensive understanding of material behavior that is essential for improving and developing new products.
One intuitive workflow
Our intuitive, easy-to-learn user interface will guide you through the complete workflow of your project. From flexible file import options, to an extensive array of image visualization and manipulation tools, as well as specialized extensions, Dragonfly 3D world delivers the features you need to accomplish meaningful results quickly and confidently.
Features :
- The usability of visualization software should prioritize the user experience, ensuring that it does not require extensive time to learn. ORS Dragonfly exemplifies this principle by emphasizing simplicity and user-friendliness, allowing users to quickly become proficient in its functionalities. Features such as a Chinese language interface, batch file import capabilities, and options for both automatic and manual image alignment and segmentation at various angles enhance the overall user experience. Additionally, users can easily select or erase 3D views, further streamlining their workflow.
- Importing data into ORS Dragonfly is a straightforward process, accommodating a range of image sources, including advanced imaging equipment and RAW files. The software supports seamless import of images or image sequences in 3D or ORSObject formats, enabling users to focus on image processing without the hassle of format compatibility concerns. 3. Image processing is crucial for addressing artifacts that may arise in imaging systems, and ORS Dragonfly offers robust tools to help users reduce these artifacts and enhance image clarity. With industry-leading filters, unlimited scalability, and machine learning capabilities, users can produce quantitative images that highlight essential features effectively.
- The rendering capabilities of ORS Dragonfly are enhanced by its sophisticated display features, which integrate depth perception with vibrant color representation. Users can perform complex operations involving color, transparency, and shadows with intuitive controls, allowing for the exploration of stunning rendering effects effortlessly.
- Achieving an ideal image that accurately represents the target requires effective image segmentation. ORS Dragonfly provides a diverse array of segmentation and display techniques, enabling users to pinpoint and label areas of interest while conducting thorough statistical analyses.
- When it comes to image analysis, whether focusing on pores, fibers, particles, or other structures, ORS Dragonfly stands out for its exceptional ease of use. The software facilitates the calculation, measurement, and characterization of image features interactively, making it an invaluable tool for users in various fields.