Hexagon has unveiled VG Software 2025.3, the latest release of its advanced CT-scan data analysis platform, featuring a completely redesigned Porosity & Inclusion Analysis (PIA) tool that recently won the 2025 iF Design Award. Widely used in aerospace, automotive, and other safety-critical industries, the PIA tool strengthens non-destructive testing (NDT) by enabling engineers to detect pores, inclusions, and material inconsistencies hidden within manufactured components.
“We’ve completely redesigned the user interface for this feature to make it easier for everyone—from beginners to experts—to employ the PIA to understand their results and conduct even the most complex analyses easily, accurately, and efficiently,” explains Jan Gräser, Product Manager, VG Product Line, Manufacturing Intelligence Division.
The redesigned PIA tool consolidates all previous methods into a single AI-assisted workflow, simplifying complex defect detection. Key benefits include:
- Intuitive interface: Core settings displayed upfront with advanced controls organized for ease of use.
- Streamlined workflow: All porosity and inclusion analysis steps unified in one solution, eliminating fragmented processes.
- Simplified navigation: Interactive minimaps and consolidated previews for efficient data tracking during inspection.
These upgrades allow engineers to move seamlessly from analysis to reporting within the same environment, enhancing speed, precision, and confidence in quality assurance workflows.
Beyond porosity and inclusion detection, VG Software 2025.3 introduces new capabilities that expand its role in NDT and inspection, including multipart coordinate measurement planning, direct 3D dimensioning, improved deformation field handling for optical scans, and expanded mesh format support for additive manufacturing.
According to Dr. Daniela Handl, General Manager VG, Manufacturing Intelligence Division: “Our goal with the redesigned Porosity & Inclusion Analysis feature, as well as others in version 2025.3, is to streamline the way our users work with our software, helping them make decisions about design and manufacturing parameters faster and more efficiently. These robust capabilities will improve workflows and elevate the non-destructive evaluation process for a wide variety of manufacturers who employ 3D CT scanning for quality assurance.”
With its combination of advanced defect detection, intuitive usability, and interoperability, VG Software 2025.3 positions Hexagon at the forefront of non-destructive testing and digital manufacturing, reinforcing its critical role in ensuring asset integrity across industries.
Reference: https://metrology.news/hexagon-enhances-ct-data-analysis-with-award-winning-porosity-inclusion-tool/
