Imagine being able to "step inside" an aircraft engine before it's even manufactured, detect hidden interferences, and optimize maintenance ergonomics. 3DViewStation VR transforms CAD data into immersive experiences that reveal design problems invisible on traditional screens. This industrial virtual reality technology processes assemblies of millions of components without slowdown, opening new perspectives for product validation.
A revolution in CAD visualization in virtual reality
3DViewStation VR Edition stands out as a virtual reality solution specifically designed for the inspection and analysis of complex CAD models. In combination with a head-mounted display (HMD), this solution represents an economical alternative to Powerwall and Cave systems traditionally used in industry. It allows instant virtual immersion in the most complex 3D models, whether vehicles, industrial machines, aircraft, ships, or buildings.
Compatible with SteamVR and Windows Mixed Reality devices such as HTC Vive, Lenovo Explorer, or HP Mixed Reality glasses, 3DViewStation VR uses a proprietary KISTERS rendering engine that revolutionizes the speed of access to the virtual environment. This exceptional performance radically transforms design, inspection, and validation processes by offering almost instantaneous immersive visualization, even for the largest assemblies.
Exceptional technical capabilities
The strength of 3DViewStation VR Edition lies in its ability to process considerable volumes of data without compromising performance. The software demonstrates remarkable performance when loading data:
- Assembly of 125,000 parts loaded in 1 second
- Complete ship with 10 million components accessible in 15 seconds
- Complex models viewable without simplification or reduction
- Photorealistic rendering with advanced materials
This remarkable performance is explained by the use of a highly optimized rendering engine that maintains exemplary fluidity even when interacting with models of extreme complexity. Unlike traditional solutions that impose limits of 20,000 to 150,000 maximum parts, 3DViewStation VR Edition removes these technical constraints to offer a truly compromise-free experience.
Main features
- Direct loading of CAD data without prior preparation
- Intuitive visual navigation
- Support for PMI (MBD, MBE)
- Management of predefined views
- Standard and advanced analyses
- Voice command for keyboard-free use
- Direct data exchange with desktop and WebViewer versions
Industrial applications
- Economical replacement of Powerwall and Cave systems
- Virtual inspection of products and installations
- Verification of installation and disassembly processes
- Virtual presentation of complex products in sales and marketing
- Use in PLM processes
- Real-time product configuration
- Quality assurance with rendering of results on 3D geometries
Optimized integration in industrial environments
3DViewStation VR Edition stands out for its advanced integration capabilities in industrial IT ecosystems. Thanks to its programming interface (API), the solution allows direct launching of VR sessions from the company's main applications. This seamless integration with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems allows loading an assembly directly from the central data repository into the virtual environment, without time-consuming intermediate steps.
The voice control system is a major asset for use in industrial environments. It translates voice commands into 3DViewStation API instructions, allowing easy addition of annotations, navigation between predefined views, and capturing snapshots to store in the PLM system. This feature eliminates the need for a keyboard or traditional interface during immersion, thus offering a fluid and intuitive user experience.
Hybrid workflow and maximum flexibility
A particularly appreciated feature of 3DViewStation VR Edition is its ability to integrate into hybrid workflows. Views can be stored separately from geometry, allowing their reuse after model modification. This approach offers remarkable efficiency when 3DViewStation Desktop or WebViewer versions are also used in downstream review processes.
This versatility creates a coherent working environment where teams can prepare assemblies in the Desktop edition, then easily switch from view to view in the VR edition. This fluidity between different interfaces strengthens collaboration and significantly accelerates decision cycles in product development processes.
| Use scenario | Key advantages |
|---|---|
| Inspection of manufacturing installations | Complete visualization of assembly lines, robots, and vehicles without physical travel |
| Inspection of complex equipment | CAD proximity analysis directly in VR session, even with hundreds of millions of components |
| Naval construction | Virtual inspection of specific areas or the complete ship with its 10 million components |
Concrete cases of industrial use
The effectiveness of 3DViewStation VR Edition is demonstrated by numerous successful deployments in various industrial sectors. An automotive equipment manufacturer uses this solution for virtual inspection of its manufacturing facilities, including factory halls, assembly lines, robots, and vehicles. This approach allows optimizing layout and identifying potential ergonomic problems before physical construction of the facilities.
In an entirely different field, a particle accelerator manufacturer uses the solution for virtual inspection of installation components totaling 200 million parts. The CAD-like analysis functions are used directly in the VR session to check tolerances and potential interferences. Similarly, a shipbuilder employs this technology for virtual inspection of specific areas and complete ships comprising about 10 million components, thus revolutionizing traditional validation processes.
Real-scale visualization
3DViewStation VR Edition offers the flexibility to display models at their actual size or at a scale adapted to the available space. This functionality allows examining an entire vehicle, inspecting it from underneath, or selecting and manipulating individual objects when disassembling an assembly. Users can also create sections by defining a cutting plane with a controller and moving it to examine the interior of complex structures.
7 reasons to adopt 3DViewStation VR Edition
- No preparation time required for loading CAD data
- Exceptional performance even with complex models
- Ability to handle extremely large assemblies
- Complete set of features identical to desktop and WebViewer versions
- API allowing simple integration with PLM systems and configurators
- Hybrid PLM workflows with desktop and WebViewer versions
- Voice control for intuitive and efficient use
An industrial VR solution without compromise
3DViewStation VR Edition establishes a new benchmark for visualizing CAD data in virtual reality. By eliminating traditional constraints related to preparation time and model complexity, this solution allows industrial companies to effectively integrate virtual reality into their development, inspection, and validation processes. The unique combination of exceptional performance, PLM integration, and advanced features makes it an essential tool for organizations seeking to optimize their design and manufacturing processes.
Thanks to its ability to process assemblies of several million components in seconds, 3DViewStation VR Edition transforms the user experience and significantly accelerates decision cycles. Whether for virtual inspection of complex installations, validation of large mechanical assemblies, or immersive product presentation, this solution meets the strictest requirements of modern industrial environments while offering unrivaled cost-effectiveness compared to traditional systems.
