CT scanners, microscopes, and FIB-SEM generate enormous 3D image datasets with every scan — but the real value is not the image itself, it is being able to read it: to segment, measure, and see inside with accuracy. Dragonfly by Comet is a 3D rendering and analysis platform that brings deep learning to exactly this task, for both research and industry.
What is Dragonfly?
Dragonfly is a 3D image-analysis and visualization software for CT, microscopy, and FIB-SEM data. It includes built-in deep-learning tools for automated segmentation and measurement, produces high-quality 3D renderings to communicate results, and is extensible through a Python API.
The core: 3D AI rendering and analysis
- Deep-learning segmentation — train models to separate complex materials/structures automatically, cutting manual work.
- Quantitative measurement — volume, porosity, thickness, and object counts inside a part, measured accurately.
- High-quality 3D rendering — see inside the part and communicate results clearly as stills or video.
- Python API extensibility — script automation and integrate into your team’s workflow.
For research
In labs and research, Dragonfly helps researchers analyze the microstructure of materials, biological tissue, and geological samples in greater depth. Deep learning segments complex images quickly and reproducibly, yielding reliable quantitative results for publication and further study.
- Materials science — analyze porosity, fibers, and material phases.
- Life science/medical — segment tissue and structures from 3D images.
- Geoscience and energy — study rock structure and pore-scale fluid flow.
For industry
In industry, Dragonfly turns CT-based non-destructive testing (NDT) into quantitative analysis — finding voids in castings, assessing weld quality, inspecting internal PCB defects, and analyzing battery internal structure, all without cutting or destroying the part.
- Electronics & semiconductors — inspect BGA solder joints and internal defects.
- Castings & additive manufacturing — find voids and measure density.
- Aerospace — inspect safety-critical components.
- Batteries — analyze internal structure and uniformity.
For education: contact us for special pricing
If you are a university, research institute, or educational organization looking to use Dragonfly for teaching or research, contact the PMC Technology team for special education pricing, along with guidance to get started for your specific work.