Interesting research was presented recently describing an alternative speckling technique for digital image correlation. In this work, a new methodology featuring thermal marking is deployed to carry out mechanical analysis and obtain deformation and displacement data using VIC-3D. It's early days for this research, but it shows a great deal of promise for biomechanical applications, and we're excited to see where it goes in the future.

We were excited to return this week to the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) at New Mexico Tech to participate in a unique training course focused on optical diagnostics for high-speed explosion and impact events. This test demonstrated the fundamentals of 3D digital image correlation using the VIC-3D DIC software in conjunction with high-speed Photron Nova S16 cameras imaging a low velocity impact event to measure 3D displacements. We’re already looking forward to next year!