The purpose of volume visualization (also known as 3D imaging) is to create precise and realistic views of objects from volume data. This includes the image-based creation of models which may be investigated and manipulated on the computer screen.

3D imaging is used widely in the industries. One of IVA's goals is to develop 3D-Imaging systems for the industry applications, such as:

• Automated 3D profiling for evaluating the weight, volumn, etc.
• Automated even size/weight slicing for food industry applications.