Having a series of micro-CT images from soil/rock samples, what is the most powerful tool to convert it to 3D model (STL file). I already know about ImageJ, but due to the high quality and resolution of the images I was not able to use ImageJ.
Dear Nariman,
I would go with Matlab for this kind of computation.
Best
I use MIMICS software -pricey , but in my opinion the best out there, especially for CT imaging. I have used it on several micro-CT data sets with no pre-processing or advanced work even when the data sets are huge. I have had some where the micro-CT data was broken into two or three sets by the scanner and was able to build each independently and then assemble into a single file at the end.
When data sets are huge, you could break them into separate stacks using the software and then assemble them at the end. What constitutes a HUGE data set depends on the machine you are using and the configuration.
Regards,
Lewis
If you're wanting to do segmentation and meshing, the linked paper provides an overview including a table with 8 possible software options. Of these, SPIERS is free (http://spiers-software.org/). Not included in that table is 3D slicer (https://www.slicer.org/). If you have a budget, Mimics (as mentioned above), or Avizo are standard.
Best wishes,
Russell
http://palaeo.gly.bris.ac.uk/donoghue/PDFs/2014/Cunningham_et_al_2014.pdf
We provide software that can load micro-CT images and perform isosurfacing to extract a surface and then export that surface as an STL model. If the model is too large we can work with you to figure out a way to extract the surface. Our software is much more affordable then MIMICS and other tools.
https://www.stratovan.com/products/checkpoint?utm_source=rg&utm_medium=ans&utm_campaign=stl1
It's been a long time since you've asked this question, but for your future works, I offer you the BN Co., I think, with their own software, they can do it in a best way: www.BehinNegareh.com
VolumeGraphics Studio Max does export to STL. Expensive soft though.
You can use Dragonfly to segment and export to STL.
It provide powerful deep learning segmentation algorithm and It is free for non-commercial use. Go here to download https://www.theobjects.com/dragonfly/get-trial-version-request.php
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