Probelab ReImager: An Open-Source Software for Streamlining Image Processing in an Electron Microscopy Laboratory

TL;DR

Probelab ReImager is an open-source, cross-platform software designed to streamline image processing and annotation in electron microscopy labs, improving accessibility and customization over vendor solutions.

Contribution

It introduces a customizable, open-source alternative to proprietary software for electron microscopy image processing, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

Findings

Supports high-quality electron image and hyperspectral X-ray map processing

Enables multi-user access without licensing restrictions

Offers customizable features for lab-specific workflows

Abstract

Providing high-quality electron images and hyperspectral X-ray maps is a focus of many modern electron microscopy laboratories. Nevertheless, further image processing and annotations are often needed to prepare them for publications and reports. For multi-user facilities, accessibility to processing software can be a limitation either through license costs or availability of processing stations. Open-source software running on multiple platforms allows for post-acquisition data processing in-lab or on user-owned devices. We developed Probelab ReImager to supersede our vendor-supplied acquisition software's exportation by being efficient and highly customizable. This article describes its main features and capabilities.