dhs Modules

Image analysis tailored precisely to your inspection task.

Modular image analysis software for microscopes. You use only the functions you need – from image capture to inspection report.

Vendor-independent
Modular and expandable
German & English
4.7 / 5 stars on Google
Modules by application

Find your module by inspection task.

Each module solves a specific task. Combine exactly the ones you need – based on the dhs image database.

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Metallography & Microstructure

Evaluate microstructures, phases and inclusions automatically and reproducibly.

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Coatings & Surfaces

Measure layers and coatings precisely and without subjective influence.

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Joining Technology

Evaluate weld seams and fusion joints directly on screen in compliance with standards.

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Image Capture & Enhancement

Reproducible inspection images – even of large, uneven or reflective samples.

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Measurement & Documentation

Measure directly in the live image and create the inspection report with a single click.

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The foundation

The image database is the base module – central, audit-proof, as a single-user or network solution.

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Only the functions your inspection needs.

Many image analysis solutions are oversized or too inflexible. With dhs, you build your system from individual modules – and expand it at any time without a new system.

The right modules

A lean solution instead of an overloaded complete system. You only pay for what you need.

Pinpoint analysis

From particle counting to weld seams: precise results for every application.

Seamless workflow

From image capture to inspection report – all seamlessly in one system.

Easily scalable

Grows with your requirements – from a single workstation to a network solution across multiple sites.

All modules at a glance.

Four steps, one system: combine exactly the modules your inspection task requires.

Step 1 · Capture & image processing

Capture and edit images

Standardized, reproducible inspection images directly at the inspection station – with your existing camera or a matched complete solution.

Image capture
Integrates microscopes, SEMs, scanners and other devices into one seamless workflow. Live image with automatic white balance.
dhs-MicroCam®, TWAIN, Canon, ZEISS
Measurement
Measure and document distances, areas and structures directly in the live image.
Panorama
Stitch multiple images in X and Y direction into one overall image – ideal for large samples.
Extended depth of field
Compensate for limited optical depth of field through image fusion – sharp from foreground to background.
HDR
Automatically compensate for differences in brightness and reflections – for demanding samples.
Comparison charts
Compare your own samples quickly and objectively with standardized metallographic reference images.
Weld seam
Evaluate weld seams and fusion joints directly on screen in compliance with standards.
EN 1090
Step 2 · Automated analysis

Evaluate in compliance with standards

Reproducible results according to recognized standards – independent of the operator and in a fraction of the time.

Grain size
Standard-compliant determination of grain sizes by image analysis.
Phases & Pores
Automatic detection and evaluation of pores, particles and area fractions.
Cast iron analysis
High-resolution analysis of microstructures in cast iron.
Layer thickness
Time-saving, automatic measurement of layers and coatings.
Steel cleanliness
Standard-compliant determination of the steel cleanliness level.
Dendrite arm spacing
Determination of the mean DAS in cast aluminum alloys.
Calotte grinding
Automatic layer thickness measurement for calotte sections.
Step 3 · Documentation

Inspection report at the push of a button

Inspection reports directly from the software – no detour via MS Word, no transcription errors.

Inspection reports
Images, tables and measurement results in the report with one click.
Report templates
Flexible templates for every inspection scenario.
Automatic data transfer
Inspection parameters, measured values and images are transferred automatically.
Step 4 · Archiving

Archive centrally instead of losing data

The image database is the control center and foundation for all other modules – from a single workstation to a distributed installation.

Database
SQL Server-based image database – the base module for audit-proof storage, as a single-user or network solution.
Base module

From inspection practice.

How a customer from the metal industry automated its evaluation with an additional module.

Case study · Metal industry

Standard-compliant phase analysis – automated instead of manual.

Challenge
Manual evaluation
Phase analysis using the point counting method for a new material. Ferrite, austenite, graphite and pearlite had to be distinguished reliably – previously entirely by hand.
Solution
Panorama module & integration
Automatic stitching of multiple images with live stitching – as an extension of the existing dhs software, using the existing hardware.
Result
Faster and more precise
The entire sample in one image, significant time savings, consistently high level of detail and simpler workflows.

Technical specifications.

Everything you need to know for your planning. Want to try it first? Request a trial version – or we demonstrate the modules at your site on your own samples.

License model
Purchase
per license and site
Operating system
Windows 11 or later
Database
SQL Server
single-user or network
Languages
German, English
Updates
with dhs care
regular updates and new versions
Try it out
Trial version or on-site demonstration with your samples
data sheets on request
Installation
on site or online
Price
on request
tailored to your module selection

What our customers say.

★★★★★ 4.7 / 5 stars on Google

“The right functions for our applications.”

The modular software offers the right functions for our applications. The dhs service is fast and competent and responds to customer-specific requests and questions. The hardware fits the system.

Thomas Klassen, Head of Laboratory
Adam Opel AG, Kaiserslautern

“Easy to understand, even for non-metallographers.”

The software is well thought out and clearly structured. The service staff are technically competent. Installation and on-site training were carried out without time pressure.

Gudrun Herrmann, QA Laboratory
MIBA Frictec GmbH, Roitham (Austria)

Which modules fit your inspection task?

We put together the right combination for you and demonstrate it at your site – directly on your own samples. Data sheets for all modules are available on request.

Do you have questions?

Perhaps yours is answered here …

1. Is the image analysis software for microscopes also suitable for existing microscopes?

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Yes, the image analysis software for microscopes is vendor-independent and integrates easily with existing microscopes – including older models.

2. We don’t need all functions – do I still have to buy the whole package?

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No, the image analysis software for microscopes is modular: you only pay for the functions you really need.

3. Can we work in compliance with standards using the image analysis software?

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Yes, many modules of the image analysis software for microscopes support standard-compliant evaluations – e.g. for grain size, steel cleanliness or weld seam inspection.

4. How quickly do employees learn to use the image analysis software?

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The image analysis software for microscopes is intuitive to use – even without prior knowledge. Clear interfaces, drag & drop and automated workflows make onboarding easy.

5. Does the image analysis software also work in regulated environments (e.g. critical infrastructure)?

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Yes, the image analysis software for microscopes is audit-proof and supports standard-compliant work – ideal for sensitive industries.

6. Can I create my own inspection reports directly with the software?

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Yes, with the integrated report module of the image analysis software for microscopes, you create standard-compliant inspection reports independent of MS Word with a single click.

7. We work at several sites – is the image analysis software suitable for this?

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Definitely. The image analysis software for microscopes supports central data storage, license management and data export – across sites.

8. What advantages does the image analysis software offer over other providers?

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The image analysis software for microscopes reduces sources of error, saves time and delivers objective, traceable results – without paperwork. Above all, we guarantee that we won’t leave you alone with the installation. We install on site – you just get started – and with the dhs care service package, we are there for you with every challenge or question.

9. Can we add further modules to the image analysis software later?

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Yes, the image analysis software for microscopes is modular and expandable – you can add new functions at any time as your requirements grow.

10. Is the image analysis software compatible with our existing IT systems?

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The image analysis software for microscopes can be integrated flexibly and is compatible with standard operating systems and IT infrastructures.