The latest version of our DIC software, code-named Falcon, focuses on what matters most: your time and the reliability of your results.

What’s new?

❖ Extreme Speed: Algorithmic optimizations make computations up to 3x faster while actually reducing the load on your CPU.

❖ Reworked Neck Probe: A brand-new detection algorithm for our width probe ensures much more stable tracking on your samples.

❖ Light-Resistant: New correlation criteria designed for better stability in challenging or changing lighting conditions.

❖ FLIR Support: Expanded thermal camera support for comprehensive multi-modal analysis.

❖ CPU Control: New manual core limiting to keep your workstation running smoothly during heavy processing.

The new version of our software, Mercury RT 3.2 Falcon, represents a major shift in measurement performance and user comfort. It is significantly faster, leaner, and better prepared for the real-world conditions of modern testing applications.

Here’s what’s new in Mercury RT Version 3.2.0 Falcon in more detail

Faster Computation and Reduced System Demands

❖ With version 3.2 Falcon, our primary focus was optimization. By upgrading core libraries (OpenCV 4.12.0) and refining our algorithms, we have significantly reduced computation times. INn many cases, processing is 2x to 3x faster than before.

❖ Crucially, these speed gains come alongside lower computational requirements. The software is now much “lighter” on your hardware, which is immediately noticeable in the overall system responsiveness. To give you total control over your workstation’s performance, we have also introduced the ability to set a CPU core limit, allowing you to balance measurement power with other multitasking needs.

A Completely Reworked Neck Probe

❖ We have thoroughly reengineered our width detector (Neck Probe). The detection algorithm has been built from the ground up, which has drastically improved the stability and reliability of edge detection on various specimen types. You can now choose between correlation-based detection or a dedicated edge detection mode, giving you the flexibility to select the best approach for complex geometries.

Enhanced Stability in Challenging Environments

❖ Real-world testing often involves imperfect lighting. Version 3.2 introduces new correlation criteria (including “illumination-robust” and “fully-robust” methods) designed to provide greater measurement stability under variable lighting conditions. These methods help maintain tracking even when facing changes in brightness or local surface degradation, such as paint peeling.

Note: While these methods are in their final stages of refinement, they offer a significant stability boost for challenging visual environments.

Thermal Module and Hardware Integration

❖ We have also made significant strides with our thermal module, which now features native support for FLIR thermal cameras. This allows for a more seamless integration of mechanical and thermal data within a single measurement. Furthermore, we’ve updated drivers for Photron cameras to ensure maximum compatibility.

Mercury RT 3.2 Falcon is all about accelerating your evaluation, reducing the load on your system, and making daily lab work more efficient.

You can download the version Mercury RT 3.2 Falcon from download page.