Crystallographic Polarization-Classification Imaging (IMAGE) DOE/Sandia National Laboratories Caption Advanced Optical Technologies used their patented Crystallographic Polarization-Classification Imaging process to analyze a 3D-printed titanium alloy part supplied by Sandia National Laboratories. The company's method is faster than the traditional approach using a scanning-electron microscope. Credit Image courtesy of Advanced Optical Technologies Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.