Macroscopic Solutions

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. 🌿🔬

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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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.

08/14/2025

We’re experiencing a temporary outage
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.

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...

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

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

11/12/2024

Rainbow Scarab

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!

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

11/09/2024

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

09/13/2024

The SOPHIA experiment has successfully launched aboard marking a critical advancement in USAFA’s space biology research. This real-time microgravity experiment will provide essential data for future missions, positioning cadets at the forefront of adaptive solutions for space exploration and sustainability. to scan samples upon return.