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MountainsMap® –
3D analysis software for evaluating measurement data

With MountainsMap®, you can evaluate 3D measurement data from your smartWLI surface metrology quickly, in compliance with standards, and with visually compelling results. The software is a universal tool for visualizing, analyzing, and documenting measurement data – from contour analysis to ISO-compliant roughness evaluation.

MountainsMap® Imaging Topography

Basic module	Basic module for displaying and evaluating 3D data and required for the use of all optional modules
Workflow	interactive macro creation
	Selection of macros in smartVIS3D for automated measurement and evaluation processes
	Results form the basis for further interactive assessments
Functionality	Automated visualization and evaluation of 3D data, including topography, image data, and quality information
	Merging of individual measurements using positioning data and/or overlapping areas
	Selection and evaluation of profile sections
	Selection and evaluation of profile sectionsCalculation of 2D and 3D roughness parameters and basic functions for the evaluation of microgeometries
	Batch process analysis of many 3D data sets

Excellent teamwork

Seamless collaboration with smartVIS3D

MountainsMap® perfectly complements the scanning software smartVIS3D. After completing the scanning process, MountainsMap® automatically takes over the evaluation of the acquired data. Predefined macros enable application-specific assessments and ensure reproducible results with minimal time investment.

With predefined macros, application-specific evaluations can be performed quickly and reproducibly – ideal for efficient workflows.

Efficient resource management and shared data processing with smartVIS3D enable double throughput, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

Universal software package

Powerful features for maximum impact

Contour analysis & profile evaluation
Statistical particle and structure analysis
Geometric measurement data & tolerance verification
ISO-compliant 2D and 3D roughness analysis
3D data alignment and comparison (e.g., CAD models, before/after measurements)
Filtering & stitching/patching to combine large measurement areas
Versatile visualization options (2D/3D views, contour lines, color palettes, animations, stereo rendering)

Imaging Topography

Visualization options

2D and 3D display
Contour lines and diverse color palettes
Various lighting models, specular highlights, and stereo rendering
Animated surface movements and export of animations

Profile extraction:

Interactive selection of one or multiple profile lines
2D and 3D display of profile lines
Automatic updating of subsequent results

Individual workflows and automation

MountainsMap® works on a document-based system and allows you to customize each processing path individually and save it as a template. Raw data remains unchanged and can be replaced at any time—ideal for validating the same processing pipeline with different input data. New in version 8 is simultaneous data processing:

Multiple datasets can be processed simultaneously, significantly increasing throughput. For recurring tasks, batch processing is available, allowing saved templates to be applied to any number of datasets. Results and reports can be conveniently exported as PDF, Excel, or in other formats.

Modular structure

Software packages and application areas

MountainsMap® is modular and can be precisely tailored to the specific task. Besides the base package, numerous extension modules are available.

This flexibility makes the software an ideal tool for a wide range of applications:

Topographic analysis of micro- and nanostructures
Statistical evaluation of porosity or honeycomb structures
Wear and structural analyses in research and quality control
Comparison of measurement data with CAD models

Whether you analyze surfaces in the automotive industry, medical technology, or precision manufacturing — you select exactly the modules you need, and MountainsMap® grows with your projects as required.

Automotive

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: calculation of functional parameters for the automotive industry

Advanced Profile

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: advanced filtering options for spectral and fractal analysis of profiles
Statistical analysis of profiles

Contour

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: dimensional analysis of profiles and contours

Advanced Contour

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Includes MM 2005
Functionality extension: advanced dimensional evaluation options for profiles and contours
Import of dxf files and comparison with CAD data

Advanced Topography

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: advanced filter functions
Volume, spatial, hybrid, and flatness parameters, isotropy and periodicity evaluations, peak evaluation, and fractal evaluations

Fourier and Wavelets

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: FFT-based spectral analysis options
Wavelet, spectral, and multiscale analysis of surface textures

Colocalization

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: alignment of data sets with large overlapping but non-identical measurement positions

4D Series

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: visualization of surface changes (timelines) from measurement series of the same measurement object

Particle analysis

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: detection and classification of local surface structures can be used for particles, pores, grains, peaks, etc.
Threshold, watershed, edge, and spherical detection of surface structures
Classification of volume, area, height, depth, position, distance, shape, and orientation…

Scale Sensitive Analysis

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: method for analyzing geometric properties of surface textures and their scale derivatives (complexities), including length scale and area scale method

Lens Analysis

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: methods for evaluating aspheric surfaces and profiles

MountainsMap module Thickness Analysis MM 2016

Optional module: extends the functionality of MountainsMap® Imaging Topography
Functionality extension: methods for evaluating the layer thickness of multi-layer data sets

MountainsMap Addon honing structure analysis AO 1001

Methods for analyzing geometric surface properties of cylinder bores
Results: Honing angle, ascending/descending grooves, ascending/descending structures, cross/closed structures
Software module for MountainsMap® Imaging Topography, requires MountainsMap® modules Fourier and Wavelets

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Your benefits at a glance

With MountainsMap®, you get a professional, standards-compliant analysis platform that integrates seamlessly into your measurement processes. Benefit from shorter analysis times, less manual rework, and clear visualization for documentation, reporting, and customer communication.

shorter analysis times

less manual rework

clear visualization for documentation, reports & customer communication

30-day free trial

Try the free trial and sample measurement now

Download

MountainsMap® is available as a 30-day free trial download from the website www.digitalsurf.com.

GBS offers the first test measurement generally free of charge!

You can test MountainsMap using the data from your sample!

Configuration

Test your configuration to determine the necessary evaluation modules!

The trial version can be configured with or without add-on modules.

This way, you avoid unnecessary costs.

Trial periods are available anytime – even if you have already purchased the base package and are considering a software upgrade.

Contact

If you have any questions about the MountainsMap® trial version, please feel free to contact us anytime:

sales@gbs-metrology.com

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smartVIS3D – system software

With smartVIS3D, you experience the perfect combination of state-of-the-art 3D surface measurement technology and powerful software. The system software enables intuitive handling, real-time processing of high-resolution 3D data, and efficient control of your measurement device – for reproducible and reliable results.

graphical user interface
visualization	camera image, intensity adjustment, contrast enhancement
parameter control	scanning range, increments, evaluation macros, ROI, decimation
Resolution	High-resolution 3D data
evaluation algorithms
VSI	vertical scanning interferometry
EPSI	extended phase shift interferometry
GPGPU	real time evaluation of 3d data on programable graphic boards
infinite focus	optional generation of an infinite focus camera layer elimination of interference fringes
data quality surveillance
functionality	use and exports optional data quality information based on correspondence of the registered signal with an ideal interference signal (correlogram) for each measuring point all 3d point undergo an additional plausibility check
control of motorized stages
positioning	movement control
stitching	macro generation for multiple scans and stitching automated measurements of multiple positions or stitching areas

Intuitive control and automated workflows

With smartVIS3D, you control the measurement system effortlessly – from sample positioning to data acquisition:

Selection of the measurement volume in X, Y, and Z
Configuration of measurement parameters such as objective, illumination, and speed
Support for EPSI/VSI for highest Z-resolution
Selection of evaluation scope via MountainsMap macros

smartVIS3D is ideally suited for:

High-precision surface measurements in research and development
Quality assurance in the production of lenses, glass, and microstructures
Analysis of steep, transparent, or rough surfaces

High-speed measurements with maximum precision

smartVIS3D delivers massive computing power with over 80 TFLOPS across more than 16,000 cores, enabling real-time processing of high-resolution 3D data.

Up to 8 million data points per capture
Up to 3,000 images per second
Vertical scanning speeds of up to 400 µm/s
Up to 75,000 images per measurement
Supports up to 450 GB of image data

Thanks to real-time GPU-based processing, you receive 3D data without delay – even for complex and steeply inclined surfaces.

Intelligent image processing
for precise results

Our software offers advanced algorithms for image correction, contrast optimization, and flexible measurement control—developed for maximum measurement accuracy even with challenging samples:

Customizable measurement range for individual requirements
Reliable measurement of transparent and steeply inclined surfaces
Smooth, artifact-free edges thanks to model-based signal processing
Automatic outlier detection for maximum lateral resolution
Dynamic lighting and contrast adjustment for easy positioning and reliable detection
Selective removal of unwanted scan areas

Highest height resolution with Extended Phase-Shift Interferometry (EPSI)

For applications requiring maximum precision, our system with Extended Phase-Shift Interferometry (EPSI) offers Z resolution in the sub-nanometer range – ideal for extremely smooth and optically polished surfaces.

EPSI uses precise phase evaluation within the interference signals and extends classic methods with finely tuned phase shifts at a high vertical sampling rate. In combination with model-based signal processing and GPU-accelerated evaluation, EPSI enables reliable detection of the finest height differences – even with minimal contrast or weak reflection

Your advantages:

Sub-nanometer Z resolution for ultra-precise surface analysis
Optimized for reflective, smooth, and functionally coated materials
Stable against environmental noise thanks to highly dynamic signal evaluation
Ideal for applications in optics, semiconductor manufacturing, micromechanics, and research

Powerful data analysis with MountainsMap®

For precise and user-friendly evaluation of your 3D measurement data, smartVIS3D is fully integrated into the MountainsMap® analysis platform—the globally established software solution for surface metrology.

The seamless connection enables direct further processing of interferometry measurements from smartVIS3D—from visualization to in-depth analysis.

Your analysis advantages with MountainsMap®:

Intuitive 3D visualization of surface structures and profile sections
Roughness and waviness evaluation according to international standards (ISO, DIN, JIS, etc.)
Form inspection and statistical structural analysis of complex functional surfaces
Tolerance comparisons with user-defined or standard-based limit values
Automated evaluation of large measurement series via macros and batch processing
Data export in numerous formats for documentation, further processing, or reporting (e.g., PDF, Excel, CAD)

Customizable and powerful: Whether for research, quality assurance, or series testing, MountainsMap® is the ideal complement to smartVIS3D for all applications where surface function matters.

smartVIS3D DLL for integrators

functionality	library to control all sensor functions from a third-party software in contrary to the standard smartVIS3D is no GUI included
programming languages	C++; C#
documentation	handbook source code of an example application for instant success and test of sensor functions

INTELLIGENT UPGRADES FOR MAXIMUM PRECISION

Flexible software upgrades for smartVIS3D

Expand your smartVIS3D software with powerful upgrade modules tailored to your specific applications in quality assurance, production monitoring, or research and development. The modular extensions enable maximum functionality and precision – exactly when you need them.

Overview of available upgrade modules:

Extension Project Management
Automation of complex measurement projects with multiple measurement positions, automatic focus, lens change, and optional leveling—ideal for time-consuming applications such as wafer measurements or structured substrates.
HD-EPSI / High Precision
For high-precision height measurements in the sub-nanometer range – ideal for reflective, smooth, or optically polished surfaces, e.g., in semiconductor, optical, or medical technology.
smartStitch
Seamless stitching of multiple individual measurements into large-area, high-resolution 3D data sets – e.g., for wafers, tool inserts, or structured surfaces in the µm range.
smartLayer
Layer-by-layer analysis and visualization of complex multilayer structures – ideal for transparent layers, coatings, or microstructured components.
IO-Module Package
Integrate smartVIS3D into automated measurement systems – with digital inputs/outputs, trigger functions, and flexible interfaces for your production environment.

Scalable. Future-proof. Tailored to your requirements.
With the smartVIS3D software upgrades, you can upgrade your system in a targeted manner – expandable at any time, precisely adapted to your application.

We are happy to advise you on the optimal upgrade configuration for your application.

HD-EPSI upgrade for smartVIS3D

general description	the upgrade provides advanced functionality for noise reduction and acceleration of the data aquisition
prescan	dual scanning technology for fast surface and scanning range detection the prescan allows to scan a flats/ smooth with high resolution without losing time in a higher uncertainty range of the unknown surface position inside of the higher z scanning range
HD-EPSI	scanning with z-increments below λ/8 to acquire more information out of the interference zone for noise reduction
Profilmittelung	multiple scans including spike elimination and profile averaging in front of data forwarding to the evaluation software

smartStitch upgrade for smartVIS3D

functionality

the upgrade provides alternative (to the standard package MountainsMap®) algorithms to stitch 3d data together out of multiple single scans together the functions eliminate height and angular deviations based on overlapping areas and hand over stitched already stitched 3d data to the evaluation software

smartLayer upgrade for smartVIS3D