per batch
Precision measurement
for microscopy
images
TRACE turns microscope images into thousands of automated, pixel-precise measurements. Starting with PCB cross-sections.
PCB cross-section analysis that took hours,
done in minutes.
Today, engineers measure cross-sections by hand: a few clicks per layer, hours per batch, and results that depend on who is at the microscope. TRACE measures every layer boundary automatically.
measurement points per layer
same image, same consistency, every time
boundary detection on every layer
How it works
Upload
Drop in a microscope image of your cross-section: PNG, JPG, TIF or BMP
Calibrate
µm per pixel typed once, or read from the file name
Detect
Using in-house computer-vision model, TRACE finds every layer boundary and classifies materials: copper, substrate, plating, HASL.
Measure
Thousands of measurements per layer for consistent, pixel-precise results
IPC-compliant
reports
Per-layer statistics (mean, min, max, percentiles, standard deviation) in an IPC-ready export. Dense, consistent data you can defend in any audit.
| layer | dir | mat. | min µm | mean µm | max µm | n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V1 | vert | Cu | 21.00 | 41.11 | 45.00 | 339 |
| 2 | H1 | hor | dielectric | 98.00 | 112.40 | 126.00 | 284 |
| 3 | V2 | vert | Cu | 12.00 | 13.86 | 17.00 | 381 |
| 4 | H2 | hor | dielectric | 84.00 | 96.52 | 108.00 | 271 |
| 5 | V3 | vert | Cu | 13.00 | 14.38 | 17.00 | 380 |
| 6 | H3 | hor | dielectric | 102.00 | 118.70 | 134.00 | 296 |
100% local & secure.
Your images never leave your company.
Runs on your computer
Fits your existing setup without any expensive new hardware
No cloud upload
Production images stay on-site
No data retention
Nothing is stored by us
IT-friendly
Simple local installation
Same technology,
more materials
Our core is a precision boundary-detection model for microscopy images. PCB cross-sections are where we start. The same measurement problem exists across materials and industries.

Roll-to-roll

Metallography

SEM
Proven on real
production lines
We are currently piloting TRACE with Finland’s largest PCB manufacturer, Aspocomp, and we’re onboarding a limited number of new pilot partners.
“TRACE has significantly simplified and accelerated parts of the inspection workflow.”
Paraphrased from verbal feedback during an Aspocomp meeting. Not a quantified performance benchmark.