The VIC-2D system is a fully integrated solution that utilizes optimized correlation algorithms to provide non-contact, full-field, two-dimensional displacement and strain data for mechanical testing on planar specimens. In-plane displacements are measured at every point within the area of interest, and the full-field strain field is computed and displayed to easily identify strain concentrations. Sub-micron displacements can be measured, and local strains from 50 microstrain to over 2500% are achievable with extremely low noise levels and high accuracy. Specimen sizes ranging from microscopic to very large scale can be measured by simply adjusting optics. The included software module allows the system to be used with high-powered microscopes such as ATMs or SEMs to measure extremely small specimens. Lastly, the all-new iris graphics engine is now included in VIC-2D which brings a host of new functionality to DIC data visualization and eliminates the need to use third-party software to produce high-quality presentation material, perform theoretical data comparisons, and much more.