Summary of our session with Dassault Systems on Digital Twins and 3D data

15+ executives joined our weekly session hosted by Kevin O'Donovan.

The meeting began with introducing Dassault Systems and its purpose-driven approach aimed at creating a sustainable world through the integration of art, science, and technology. We highlighted the company's size, with 24,000 employees and 350,000 customers, and its unique long-term financial model. The discussion emphasized the significance of virtual twins in manufacturing for optimizing operations and reducing costs, while also addressing the inefficiencies caused by companies relying on disconnected point solutions. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform was presented as a cloud-based solution that ensures digital continuity across product development stages, encouraging participants to consider its accessibility and growth potential. Additionally, the meeting covered the importance of understanding technology's real-world applications, lowering barriers for startups to access advanced software, and addressing inefficiencies in engineering processes, particularly the financial impact of using incorrect revisions.

The discussion focused on the 3D experience platform and digital twins, emphasizing their role in enhancing business operations. The platform, with 46 million users, uses digital twins to create interactive, cloud-based systems that improve efficiency and reduce costs. It integrates analysis and simulation tools, real-world data feedback, and cloud deployment for enterprise-level software. Examples highlighted included optimizing factory floors, managing logistics, and improving product design. The platform aims to reduce rework by 30%, accelerate market entry, and provide scalable solutions for startups and large enterprises alike.

Overall, the meeting underscored the need for collaboration and the adoption of innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Learn about Unity Cloud - Data Streaming to VR on July 24

On July 24, learn about Unity Cloud - Data Streaming to VR from Jack Strongitharm of Unity during our Best in XR, Digital Twin, and AI.

With projects and CAD/BIM models getting more detailed and complex, we then try to push all this effectively in one built application, but this is not generally possible without manual intervention. With the release of the Unity Cloud and the Asset Manager, we can overcome this limitation delivering 3D Data Streaming via 3D tiles of any CAD or Meshed models. In this session, we will cover the essentials of what is now possible and do a live demo.

Jack serves as the Senior Solutions Engineer for the Industry sector at Unity. With a strong background in the industry, he brings valuable experience as a civil and site engineer to his current role. Prior to joining Unity, Jack held technical expertise positions at both Autodesk and Faro, where he honed his skills in cutting-edge technologies. In his current capacity at Unity, Jack plays a pivotal role in advancing Building Information Modeling (BIM) models and projects. His primary objective is to transform BIM into an interactive experience for Digital Twins, leveraging the formidable capabilities of Unity. Through his work, Jack contributes to the evolution of AEC practices, pushing the boundaries of technology and design to create immersive and innovative solutions.

About our event

Our VRARA Enterprise Summit 2024: ​Best in XR, Digital Twin, and AI is a virtual LinkedIn Live event with 30+ speakers and sessions. We expect 1000s of attendees.

Dan McConnell of Booz Allen, Paul Cummings of Unity, and Kevin O'Donovan appointed as Co-Chairs for VRARA's Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twin Committee

We are thrilled to have the following industry experts lead our Industrial Metaverse and Digital Twin Committee, which serves as a resource to promote the use of digital twins enabling the industrial metaverse and the opportunities and challenges for the ecosystem. The committee will enable the sharing of best practices and information as well as curate industry relevant case studies.

Dan McConnell - Chief Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton
Kevin O'Donovan - Technology Evangelist - Energy Sector Expert
Dr. Paul Cummings - Chief Architect Unity Technologies

Come to Miami Beach on Dec 5-7 for our Immerse Global Summit to see them speak!

VRARA Committees meet weekly online, check schedule and join here

The VR/AR Association launches the AI/ML and Digital Twins Industry Committee with Executives from Dell and SoarTech as Co-Chairs

We are excited to launch the AI/ML and Digital Twins Committee, which will serve as a resource to promote the application of Digital Twins with AI/ML in confronting the challenges posed by the digital transformation across industries. The committee will enable the sharing of best practices and information as well as curate industry relevant case studies.

And we are thrilled to have Kristie Romer of Dell, and Teresa Speck of SoarTech appointed as Co-Chairs to help us lead our global community.

The Committee will meet every month and we invite you to participate! Check Schedule and attend here or email info@thevrara.com to be added to the meeting invites.

“Dell Federal and I are excited to co-chair the VRARA AI/ML and Digital Twins committee. We look forward to actively collaborate and connect with companies globally to further promote innovation from all areas around VR/AR/Digital Twin.”

— Kristie Romer Major Account Manager-Army, Dell Technologies

“As the Co-Chair of the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Digital Twin committee of the VRARA, I promote the responsible development and use of tools that enhance human capabilities. ”

— Teresa Speck, Director of Strategic Partnerships, SoarTech

Kristie Romer Bio

Kristie Romer is a Dell Federal Major Account Manager, Army. This position is a consultative role to help transform and modernize Army’s approach to managing data from capture, collection, and analytics in order to increase the advantage for our Warfighters whether in training or in battle. Aside from the Dell resources Ms. Romer has access to, her collaboration with leading technology providers of all sizes is imperative to completely fulfill the Mission. Ms. Romer has a degree in Technical Management, 12 years’ history of working in the information technology industry with the federal government as well as 7 years as board member for a cyber security consulting firm. She is skilled in Enterprise Solutions, Strategic Partnerships and Professional Services. Ms. Romer is known for her mission centric approach for long term initiatives to modernize how the Military improves its offensive and defensive capabilities.

Prior to joining Dell Federal, Ms. Romer pioneered the cutting edge technology of biometrics for identification management. This engineering brake through called Live Scan allowed law enforcement and private sector to rapid ID persons of interest using fingerprint, iris, and facial recognition against custom algorithms. This advanced technology is now the standard for all of law enforcement throughout the country.

Ms. Romer has always had an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for innovation. She is honored to use her knowledge and experience to serve Dell Federal and the community we serve. Now as the newly co-chairperson of the AI/ML and Digital Twins committee of the VRARA, Ms. Romer promotes delivering and brokering technologies and tools to productize solutions to the government around Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Teresa Speck Bio

Teresa Speck is SoarTech’s Director of Strategic Partnerships. In this position, Speck collaborates with government and industry to bring SoarTech innovations and solutions to Warfighters. Whether in government teams or with industry, Teresa knows partnership is important to everything SoarTech does.

Speck is an experienced executive whose experience includes the many various facets of Federal Government contracting from relationship building to managing programs in close coordination with brilliant specialized experts. With over 15 years of Army intelligence and federal government contracting service, Speck is widely known for her knowledge and guidance on Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and non-FAR-based acquisitions. During her military service, Speck served as an Intelligence solider for various impactful agencies giving her a deep understanding of the relevance of her work.

Today, Speck is honored to use her vast executive and frontline experience to serve SoarTech and the community. As the co-chair of the AI/ML and Digital Twin committee of the VRARA, Speck promotes the development of techniques and tools that enhance the offering of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning as well as Digital Twins.

About Dell Technologies

Dell ranks among the world’s largest IT Infrastructure and solutions companies. Dell continues to Digitally Transform how big data is managed & analyzed with focus to improve machine learning solutions for predictive analytics and modeling for ML and Digital Twin. Dell Federal leads in IT infrastructure, data, and chain of custody security exceeding all US Federal security requirements. Government and industry partners have access to thousands of technical resources directly with Dell, OEM partners, system Integrator, VARS’s, strategic distributors for solutions ranging from high-end compute, cloud services, to machine learning to name a few.

About SoarTech

SoarTech is leveraging a talented and growing team of engineers and scientists to develop innovative, human-centered AI solutions for the military’s toughest problems. Rooted in cognitive science research and decades fielding artificial intelligence solutions, SoarTech builds systems for government, commercial, and military applications that process large amounts of data, emulate human decision making, and enhance human capabilities. Whether in government teams or with our clients, partnership is important to everything we do. SoarTech employs knowledge leaders in research and engineering to create unique solutions that save time, money, and lives.