Macroscopic Solutions

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Conventional microscope systems have severe color, resolution and depth-of-field limitations that interfere with the operators’ ability to make clear observations. Recent technical innovations in photography are generating contextually strong results that are more consistent with human perception than was previously experienced. Macroscopic Solutions, LLC provides solutions to overcome these problems so that scientists and educators can generate more robust observations, which can be shared professionally and interpreted by larger portions of students and lay audiences. Our innovation is called the Macropod technology and it uses the image generation technique of focus stacking to produce 2D imagery and 3D models that are completely in focus, color accurate and high resolution. There is another technology akin to focus stacking called plenoptics which uses an optical array to refocus light in front of a cameras’ sensor. This is a low-resolution and low-light technique that we are not currently exploring. Instead, we are part of a large, but relatively small group of hobbyists, researchers and professionals who use focus stacking software and hardware solutions designed to capture images of microscopic and macroscopic sized objects without having limitations in depth-of-field, color and resolution. The mechanical process uses a motorized stage that moves the object relative to the camera. Images are automatically captured from back to front with an open aperture to record thin, overlapping focal sections that will be used to recreate and show total depth of the targeted specimen. Images are captured using an open aperture because it keeps ISO levels low and exposure time fast, which produces the sharpest possible image of each individual focal plane. The computer process distinguishes sharp from blurry as represented by the image. The blurry areas of each image is discarded and the sharp areas are blended together until the entire image is displayed completely in focus; hence the term, focus stacking. The Macropod technology allows the operator to recreate a visually striking image that combines the structural detail of an SEM, with the color detail of a microscope, without having to prepare the specimen on a slide or powder the specimen for an SEM. This defines the Macropod a non-destructive technology for all purposes relating to conservation. Furthermore, the technology is still capable of generating images of slides, thin-sections and other materials historically prepared for observation by conventional microscopes.

Live from booth 7727N #Mining operations don’t have time for guesswork. They need precision, speed, and digital trace...
03/01/2026

Live from booth 7727N #

Mining operations don’t have time for guesswork. They need precision, speed, and digital traceability from field to lab.

That’s where Macroscopic Solutions comes in.

At PDAC 2026, we’re showcasing advanced imaging systems built specifically for exploration geologists, core facilities, and research labs who demand more from their data.

🔎 Why mining operations choose Macroscopic Solutions:

1️⃣ High-Resolution Core Imaging
Our core scanners capture ultra-detailed surface textures, mineral structures, veining, and alteration patterns — creating permanent, measurable digital records of your core library.

2️⃣ Petrographic & Reflected Light Microscopy
Integrated systems that combine transmitted, reflected, and advanced lighting configurations — replacing multiple microscopes with one adaptable platform.

3️⃣ 3D Photogrammetry of Core & Samples
Generate measurable 3D models for structural analysis, fracture mapping, and digital archiving.

4️⃣ Faster Turnaround. Better Decisions.
High-speed flash imaging and optimized workflows reduce bottlenecks in core sheds and labs.

5️⃣ Custom Imaging Services
No system yet? We provide contract imaging services for cores, thin sections, hand samples, and mineral specimens.

In today’s exploration environment, capital efficiency matters. Our systems deliver laboratory-grade results without the footprint or cost of multiple legacy instruments.

📍 Stop by Booth 7727N at PDAC 2026
Let’s talk about how digital core libraries and advanced imaging are transforming mineral exploration.





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While most people see Hawaii as beaches and sunsets, I spent the last three days deep inside biosecurity labs on Oʻahu—r...
01/10/2026

While most people see Hawaii as beaches and sunsets, I spent the last three days deep inside biosecurity labs on Oʻahu—reviewing pinned insects, wet specimens, seeds, plant pathogens, and intercepted agricultural material for high-precision 3D modeling and focus stacking with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity.

This isn’t about pretty pictures.
This is about defending ecosystems, agriculture, and food security from invasive species that can devastate entire islands.

Every specimen matters.
Every micron of detail matters.
Every detection is the difference between protection and catastrophe.

At Macroscopic Solutions, we don’t just image things—we build tools that help scientists, regulators, and frontline biosecurity teams see what others miss.

No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just precision, data, and accountability.

Hawaiʻi, thank you for trusting us with work that actually matters. 🌿🔬

Come see us at in at booth 527. 🔬 Live Demo: Automated Geological Imaging in ActionParticipants will experience a ...
12/16/2025

Come see us at in at booth 527. 🔬 Live Demo: Automated Geological Imaging in Action

Participants will experience a hands-on demonstration of the Macropod automated imaging platform, built for rapid, high-resolution digitization of geological materials. The system combines precision motor control, telecentric and macro optics, and automated focus stacking to produce ultra-sharp imagery across complex surface geometries.

Watch real-time capture of drill core, minerals, cuttings, and textured rock samples, followed by automated, photogrammetry-driven true-to-scale 3D reconstruction. The demo highlights accurate measurement, preserved surface texture, and exportable datasets for geological interpretation, remote collaboration, and digital core archiving.

Attendees can interact directly with the system, view live reconstruction results, and explore how high-fidelity imaging fits into modern exploration and mining workflows.
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I’ve been very appreciative to be working with USAFA Biology and Dr. for the last couple of years. Very rewarding to be...
10/15/2025

I’ve been very appreciative to be working with USAFA Biology and Dr. for the last couple of years. Very rewarding to be a small cog in such a big machine. Exciting work lately.

We’re experiencing a temporary outage Macroscopic Solutions’ website has unfortunately been the latest target of a malwa...
08/14/2025

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Macroscopic Solutions’ website has unfortunately been the latest target of a malware attack. Our team is working diligently to remove the threat and restore full service as quickly and safely as possible.

We appreciate your patience and support, and we’ll keep you updated here as we make progress. Thank you for bearing with us while we get back online.

Processing all that data for samples we sent up in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJIdd46rrxsIn this tutorial, we demo...
03/23/2025

Processing all that data for samples we sent up in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJIdd46rrxs

In this tutorial, we demonstrate how to batch process over 30 Arabidopsis root systems into detailed 3D models using Agisoft Metashape and imagery captured with the Macropod PRO 3D system by Macroscopic Solutions. These samples were grown in microgravity aboard the Polaris Dawn mission and preserved inside plastic cubic cuvettes for imaging and analysis back on Earth. 🌱🛰️

Purchase this software here: https://macroscopicsolutions.com/prod...

The batch processing pipeline shown in this video is designed to streamline large-scale model generation using ’s built-in batch tools, allowing for high-throughput reconstruction of biological specimens from complex missions.

🚀 Mission Context:
Polaris Dawn is the first mission in the Polaris Program, led by Jared Isaacman in collaboration with SpaceX. Scheduled for mid-2025, Polaris Dawn aims to conduct the first commercial spacewalk, reach record orbital altitudes, and carry out extensive scientific research in low Earth orbit.

This Arabidopsis root experiment is a joint initiative between the .S. Space Force, the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), and SpaceX, designed to explore plant development in space—a key component of future life-support systems for long-duration missions.

In this tutorial, we demonstrate how to batch process over 30 Arabidopsis root systems into detailed 3D models using Agisoft Metashape and imagery captured w...

Them vs. Macroscopic Solutions. These gold grains are 50 microns in size. Take a look as we compare high end microscope...
01/14/2025

Them vs. Macroscopic Solutions. These gold grains are 50 microns in size. Take a look as we compare high end microscopes against the Macropod Pro 3D on gold grains collected from glacial till. https://youtu.be/BzmPjuZy4io. exploration

Two more Macropod imaging systems for the Big turnout by more than a dozen people the day before thanksgiving. By the ...
11/27/2024

Two more Macropod imaging systems for the Big turnout by more than a dozen people the day before thanksgiving. By the way, Happy Thanksgiving from

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11/12/2024

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It’s been really great having as a neighbor this year . Stop by their booth at the exhibit hall to learn more about co...
11/12/2024

It’s been really great having as a neighbor this year . Stop by their booth at the exhibit hall to learn more about collection digitization!

are a hit in Phoenix make sure you get yours before they are all out. .smithicus will be presenting about at 10A...
11/11/2024

are a hit in Phoenix make sure you get yours before they are all out. .smithicus will be presenting about at 10AM Tuesday morning by the poster section in the exhibit hall. Stop by to learn more about how we’re shaking up the world of

Happy to be back again at 10 years! Mark has insect pins for you.
11/09/2024

Happy to be back again at 10 years! Mark has insect pins for you.

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