3D PluraView – stereoscopic 3D visualisation for the oil and gas industry

In order to optimize the exploration and production of oil and gas fields, assess potential and increase yield, it is mandatory to understand all aspects of the geological subsurface situation. A higher level of understanding will lead to an earlier recognition of problems, reduce avoidable delays and associated substantial expenses. The optimal visualization of 3D geo-datasets is the key for geologists and geophysicists to analyze and evaluate geological and geophysical information components with the highest degree of confidence. The stereoscopic 3D PluraView dual-screen systems with integrated beam splitter mirror from Schneider Digital, offer such an optimal 3D visualization right at the workplace. With up to 4K resolution per screen and stereo-channel, the user benefits from a readily available, extremely bright and high-contrast 3D-stereo display on his/her desktop, when evaluating stratigraphic profiles, seismic 3D data, borehole information and derived 3D models. In the oil and gas industry, stereo-capable software platforms, such as Petrel from Schlumberger, Halliburton GeoProbe or MapInfo Discover are utilized. These allow the professional user to integrate, display and analyze all relevant subsurface information components quickly and comprehensively, display variants and associated simulations, improve play understanding and ultimately support more accurate hydrocarbon recovery forecasts. The visualization in 3D-stereo is an integral part of a ‘best-practice toolkit’, ensuring the success of the project. 

Petroleum engineers and geoscientists spend a substantial amount of time combining 2D and 3D data sets from multiple sources to create interpolated 3D digital subsurface models. These datasets are used extensively over longer periods of time by the oil and gas industry in a variety of formats, with varying resolutions and in very large volumes. The stereoscopic monitors of the 3D PluraView series offer the highest stereoscopic display quality at the workplace with their proven beam splitter technology. They are the decisive interface for the visualization, for the creation and analysis of digital 3D 'twins'. All recorded surface and subsurface structures, as well as dynamic processes that are relevant for the exploration and production of oil and gas fields, can be visualized on the stereoscopic 3D monitors from Schneider Digital. True stereoscopic visualization not only makes it easier to interpret 3D data, it also dramatically improves collaboration between exploration and production team members. Several specialists can view, analyze and discuss a dataset simultaneously on a 3D PluraView. They benefit from the impressive, holographic representation of the geospatial data in a normal, not specially prepared or darkened office environment and a flexible viewing angle of almost 180 degrees.

Optimum visualization for stereoscopic 3D geo-datasets at the workplace

The 3D PluraView monitors are ideally suited to display 3D subsurface reservoir models stereoscopically in 3D, together with detailed surface datasets. With two high-resolution screens, the stereoscopic image pairs for the left and the right eye are combined by the so-called 'beam splitter', a specially coated transflective mirror, to form a very bright and high-contrast holographic stereo image. Due to the different polarization angle of the PluraView glasses, both stereo channels are separated for the left and the right eye, resulting in a perfect 3D-stereo display for the professional desktop.

The stereoscopic visualization is an essential part of professional geology software, such as Schlumberger Petrel, Halliburton GeoProbe, Baker Hughes JewelSuite, the Dassault GEOVIA Modules or MapInfo Discover. As the global market leader in the GIS sector, Esri has implemented with ArcGIS Pro a fully stereoscopic 3D GIS environment. ArcGIS Pro enables also the mapping of stratigraphic and tectonic subsurface structures with 3D voxel elements.

The visualization and especially the editing of spatial structures in 3D-stereo environment is an definitive key function. With a stereoscopic display, real spatial relationships can be understood immediately and intuitively and can be captured with great precision, compared to regular screens which can only display a flat 2D- perspective view, without any depth information.

Modern software environments for exploration and production are always three-dimensional and volumetric. Due to the high costs and risks involved, they must be as efficient as possible, reliable and optimized in terms of data processing. The ensuing field activities must meet all HSE standards and therefore the entire process chain must verifiably and fully correspond to the current state of the art and 'best practice'.

The 3D PluraView monitors by Schneider Digital represent this ‘state of the art’ in terms of hardware. They are by far the most practical and highest resolution 3D-stereo desktop systems currently available and are designed for fatigue-free, daily use in standard office environments as the perfect visualization solution for:

• 3D spatial data visualization - stratigraphic and tectonic surfaces

• Interpretation of 3D seismic data 

• Integration of 3D surface and subsurface datasets

• Assessment and analysis of reserves

• Play development planning

• 3D modeling of property rights

• Preparation and visualization of directional drilling pathways

• Reservoir simulation, pressure drop modelling

• Industrial plant simulation / installation of production technology

• Dynamic modeling of finite elements (FEM)

• Oil & Gas 3D printing applications

• Software training for geologists, geophysicists, petroleum engineers

• Geo-scientific education

Reliably authorize exploration results through 3D models

A comprehensive and accurate understanding of the available 3D geological and geophysical data is required to comprehend the stratigraphic and tectonic structures, as well as the rock properties of oil and gas reservoirs in relation to their production potential. Among other things, seismic 3D profiles are recorded for this assessment, to identify reflective horizons, structures and faults. Together with results from other data sources, such as existing well logs, aero-magnetics and electrical resistivity tomography, all information is merged to create the most competent 3D reservoir model possible.  If the evaluation is positive, this preliminary model will then be expanded by additional geo-datasets to support justifiable decisions about the future number, positioning, direction and depth of additional exploration boreholes, or the drilling of the first production wells.

The representation of the reservoirs in "real" 3D is also ideal for creating comprehensive static and especially dynamic models in 4D time-lapse series for clearly simulating pressure drop and flow changes under various production scenarios. The best-possible combination, evaluation and interpretation of various 3D features is essential for the closest digital representation of the reservoir. This includes all major tectonic structures such as sealing or non-sealing faults and the modeling of stratigraphic layers. In particular, it includes as much information as possible about the source-, reservoir- and cap rock layers. Highly relevant are the accurate depth and structure of reflection horizons from geophysical exploration, combined with all physically present rock material from drill cuttings and core samples within the investigation area, as well as the determination of further petrophysical rock parameters by geophysical downhole probes. A "good" subsurface model shows the spatial relationships and properties of relevant features in sufficient detail and can therefore be used with acceptable accuracy to estimate the future behavior of an oil and gas reservoir under different production scenarios.

With the stereoscopic visualization technology from Schneider Digital, it is possible to perfectly visualize the correct spatial relationships of reservoir structures and their properties. This allows oil and gas engineers to evaluate potential reservoirs, estimate reserves, and predict reservoir properties and production behavior. It enables them to further optimize production setup, complete projects on time and on budget, and ultimately increase the company's competitiveness and profitability.

Especially at the transition point from exploration to production activities and associated surface installations, not only economic aspects are relevant, but strict environmental protection measures also have to be taken into account. Meeting associated requirements for official approval procedures are critical decision issues. Geospatial datasets that have been prepared on the desktop on 3D PluraView systems can be visualized just the same on large-format, stereoscopic projection systems and LED walls for larger groups of viewers, for instance for the company decision makers and public officials and thus presented in a much more easily understandable way.

The 3D PluraView monitors are the key element for geologists, geophysicists and engineers to create, visualize, analyze and understand complex 3D subsurface datasets, increasing confidence and leading to better-informed management processes throughout the project.

Benefits of 3D stereo visualization technology for oil and gas companies:

• 3D PluraView monitors are fully compatible with almost any workstation, even laptop hardware. Most professional software applications require only a standard professional graphics card for visualization.

• No need for special drivers or IT configurations, no stereo signal emitters as required by active shutter glasses. 3D PluraView monitors work with standard NVIDIA or AMD graphics drivers and are future-proof, operating with the latest Windows or Linux versions.

• Absolutely flicker-free and therefore permanent, comfortable usage thanks to very light, passive and cross-polarized stereo glasses.

• Shared stereoscopic viewing for small workgroups of two to six users, especially with the 27" and 28" 3D PluraView models.

• Fully integrated and usable in normal office daylight environments due to bright and high-contrast displays with up to 4K resolution per stereo channel.

• True spatial depth perception in 3D-stereo display mode, promoting an intuitive and faster understanding of stratigraphic and tectonic features and relationships.

• Best 3D-stereo visualization solution for geospatial professionals and engineers, supporting all stereoscopic features of leading software applications.

• Substantial decision support through 3D visualization, better validation of work results as well as error avoidance and less scope for misinterpretations.
  
  

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More information at:

https://www.3d-pluraview.com/en/application-field/3d-pluraview-in-geo-applications

Video on the practical use of the 3D PluraView system in geospatial application areas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bff3yju1oTY&t=8s

Schneider Digital direct contact:

Schneider Digital

Josef J. Schneider e.K.

Maxlrainer Straße 10

D-83714 Miesbach

Tel.: +49 (8025) 99 300

Mail: info@schneider-digital.com   

Schneider Digital – The company:

Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.3d-pluraview.com.

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Terrasolid maps the world in 3D using 3D PluraView monitors that visualize in Stereo

For consistent and precise digital GIS and photogrammetry workflows, raw data must first be converted into integrable and thus valuable information components that meet the requirements of the respective application environments. The 3D point cloud processing modules from the Finnish software provider Terrasolid, such as TerraScan, TerraModeler, TerraMatch, TerraPhoto and TerraStereo, are highly developed, intelligent and powerful applications. They are able to process and model laser points with their XYZ coordinates at high speed and can also display the result in 3D-stereo. During the last 20 years, the capabilities of the available LiDAR hardware has developed rapidly together with the capabilities of the processing software, with Terrasolid applications at the forefront.

The variety of LiDAR applications has developed rapidly within just a few years: surveyors and civil engineers use 3D point clouds for terrain modeling, for the construction and monitoring of bridges, dams, high-voltage power lines, as well as for determining the quality of road surfaces, for high-precision measurement with millimeter accuracy of railway tracks and the entire railway infrastructure. City planners receive very precise information about the existing vegetation in cities, and precise reference points for building measurements are recorded at the same time. Archaeologists use precise and RGB-textured LiDAR data to record and reconstruct important cultural monuments. Recently, following the massive fire at Notre-Dame, the medieval church in the center of Paris, the remaining structure was completely surveyed with high-resolution LiDAR instruments. These are just a few examples for the use of LiDAR data, data that has been processed for many years with the versatile and constantly further developed Terrasolid application tools.

Use cases develop due to the increasing diversity and rapid development of LiDAR data acquisition scanners. Very small but precise airborne laser scanners are available for 'Unmanned Aerial Systems' (UAS), often also referred to as 'drones'. In larger, single or twin-engine aircraft, very powerful LiDAR instruments are used for greater altitudes and for covering large areas. On the ground (terrestrial), LiDAR data acquisition begins with very small scanners that are hand-held and are therefore ultra-mobile, or - somewhat larger and very precise - laser measurement heads installed on tripods with a range of several hundred meters. These are used in combination with digital cameras, often mounted on vehicle roofs, for fast, mobile LiDAR data acquisition.

The dual-screen, stereoscopic 3D PluraView monitors from Schneider Digital visualize these point clouds in the highest 3D-stereo display quality and are ‘plug & play’ compatible with the TerraStereo software by Terrasolid. Users benefit from flicker-free, pixel-precise visualization with resolutions of up to 4K per screen and eye. The 3D PluraView monitors are the perfect visualization solution for comfortable work with high-resolution LiDAR data in all 3D-stereo and VR / AR desktop application areas. The compatibility of TerraStereo with the 3D PluraView monitor family has now been officially certified by the manufacturer Schneider Digital.

The LiDAR applications from the Finnish software company Terrasolid are the world's leading platform for the processing and visualization of point clouds. As a company, Terrasolid has been successfully established in the geodata market for more than 30 years and has been the global market leader specifically with LiDAR software solutions for more than 20 years now. Independent of LiDAR data sources and sensors, Terrasolid offers versatile and powerful tools for the editing of 3D point clouds, feature extractions, terrain representations and point cloud visualizations. With TerraStereo, even very large point clouds with more than 50 billion points can be realistically visualized in 3D-stereo at very high speed with freely selectable point textures.

Visualize, analyze, calculate and extract LiDAR data

TerraStereo is specifically tailored for the 3D-stereo visualization of data from every Terrasolid workflow and can be combined with all other Terrasolid software products. The workflow with software products from the Terrasolid family usually begins with TerraScan. TerraScan manages, processes and visualizes all types of point clouds. The application offers various import and project structuring tools for very large amounts of data. With this powerful tool, complex buildings, landscapes as well as road and cable networks can be reliably measured, vectorized and precisely modeled in 3D. In combination with additional Terrasolid applications such as TerraModeler, TerraMatch, TerraPhoto, TerraSlave and other products, users have all the tools at their command for the highly automated processing of LiDAR point clouds and the creation of 3D vector datasets. TerraStereo offers the possibility to visualize buildings, topographies and entire railway and tram infrastructures in 3D-stereo. The software application is used for instance to visualize power lines, visualize corridor analyses, represent dangerous objects in 3D-stereo and enables the efficient visual representation of road surface conditions for risk assessment.

Terrasolid's software products combine the processing of LiDAR and RGB-I image data from terrestrial and airborne laser scanning systems. Terrasolid is neither limited to certain data applications nor to specific laser scanning or camera systems. From calibration to comparing and merging of input data to the creation of final 3D vector models, ortho-images with TerraPhoto, terrain representations with and without natural vegetation, the software applications are highly flexible and offer powerful solutions, e.g. for surveying and construction, cartography, photogrammetry and surface analysis, but also for archeology, research and urban development. TerraScan converts every point cloud precisely, quickly and in high quality into a corrected 3D model or to CAD vector elements, which saves time and money and optimizes workflows. Fast data export is a great advantage, for example in smart city and urban planning applications that are being used on desktop, mobile and web platforms.

For the spatial viewing and measurement of 3D models, TerraStereo relies on the detailed, high-contrast 3D-stereo display of passive, double-screen beamsplitter systems, the 3D PluraView series from Schneider Digital. These high-end displays are the de-facto industry standard for all stereo-capable LiDAR, photogrammetry and GIS applications. The color representation of RGB-textured point clouds is truly amazing on the powerful and innovative 3D-stereo display systems from Schneider Digital. With a razor-sharp display in real time, they are completely flicker-free and can be used ‘plug & play’ for all TerraStereo functionality, such as precise 3-axis measurement in 3D space.

Impressively present intelligent point clouds and edit precisely

With screen diagonals up to 28“, the 3D PluraView monitors deliver highly detailed, stereoscopic 3D visualizations. Thanks to one monitor per eye, they offer up to 4K stereoscopic resolution and brilliant image brightness. Their optimal ergonomics and passive polarization filter technology ensures fatigue-free work even in normal daylight office conditions. Not only Terrasolid users appreciate the easy handling of the 3D PluraView monitors: 3D models can be easily displayed and easily measured or edited with a 3D mouse. Terrasolid users benefit from mature 3D visualization technology with the 3D PluraView monitors, established throughout the geospatial industry for many years.

Schneider Digital is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of customized hardware solutions for graphics-intensive computer applications and offers complete workplace solutions for the calculation and visualization of large data sets to professional users in the areas of GIS and photogrammetry. The powerful performance of Schneider Digital workstations, in combination with innovative high-end displays, have ensured fast and precise workflows in geospatial applications for over 25 years. Any 3D modeling workflow, no matter how complex, turns into an impressive presentation and a remarkable, high-resolution working model on a 3D PluraView monitor. Together with the high-end displays from Schneider Digital, professional users of the high-performance Terrasolid software suite get a complete package that is fine-tuned at the highest level. Measuring, capturing, analyzing and visualizing 3D data is not only convenient with these combined and innovative technologies, it also adds real to any demanding GIS workflow. For this reason, Schneider Digital has now officially certified TerraStereo for 3D-stereo visualization with its 3D PluraView monitors.

More information at:

https://www.3d-pluraview.com/en/application-field/3d-pluraview-in-geo-applications

Schneider Digital direct contact:

Schneider Digital

Josef J. Schneider e.K.

Maxlrainer Straße 10

D-83714 Miesbach

Tel.: +49 (8025) 99 300

Mail: info@schneider-digital.com   

Schneider Digital – The company:

Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.PluraView.com.

Schneider Digital press contact:

LEAD Industrie-Marketing GmbH

André Geßner Tel.: +49 80 22 - 91 53 188

Hauptstr.46 E-Mail: agessner@lead-industrie-marketing.de

D-83684 Tegernsee Internet: www.lead-industrie-marketing.de

3D PluraView – stereoscopic desktop monitors for military use – shielded and zoned according to NATO standards

Today, armed forces worldwide use digital, 3D stereoscopic monitors for visual interpretation tasks. Stereoscopic image analysis is a key technology, as it provides access to image content that can be interpreted much better than monoscopic, single-image coverage from the same source and resolution. In the context of military geo-information applications, the latest generation stereo display technology for the desktop is based on passive, dual-screen systems. These are predominantly used for photogrammetry and GIS/mapping, satellite imaging, UXO identification, operations planning and airspace coordination. The German company Schneider Digital is one of the few manufacturers worldwide for future-proof, stereoscopic desktop and large-scale projection systems, manufacturing also professional workstations and servers. All workplace components, i.e. workstations, stereoscopic desktop and large-format 3D stereo visualization solutions, can be shielded or 'zoned' to reduce or eliminate any electromagnetic emissions, according to the NATO SDIP-27 standard (Level A, B and C).

With a resolution of up to 4K per screen, the dual-screen 3D PluraView monitors are directly compatible with most stereoscopic software applications, i.e. no middleware, special graphic drivers or stereo signal emitters are required. Stereoscopic images are viewed on the 3D PluraView through very light-weight, passive and cross-polarized glasses.

The left image is displayed on the vertical monitor, the right image is electronically mirrored, displayed on the upper monitor and viewed through a so-called ‘beamsplitter’ mirror, creating a holographic object effect in 3D space.

The additive combination of the two screens results in a very bright stereoscopic visualization which, in contrast to active LCD shutter glasses, allows for permanent use in normal daylight office or lab environments. With two screens, the full monitor resolution of up to 4K (UHD) is achieved for each stereo channel and therefore each eye. Furthermore, the passive, dual-screen stereo principle is completely flicker-free, as the left and right images are displayed on separate monitors, permitting comfortable, long-term work with stereoscopic content.

Stereoscopic displays for military applications

The 3D PluraView stereo monitors are designed and built by Schneider Digital to be extremely rigid and stable, using solid-metal CNC-machined precision components made of steel or aluminum. This construction allows for the precise, long-term calibration and co-registration of the two monitors, providing optimal stereo image quality, which is especially important for military applications:

• 3D PluraView are available in two different assembly sizes with four screen diagonals: 22"/ 24" and 27"/ 28" – for optimal adaptation to workplace and software application;

• Highest resolution from Full HD to 2.5K (WQHD) up to 4K / 10 Bit (UHD) per monitor and stereo channel for extremely sharp, bright and high-contrast image display;

• Absolutely flicker-free, supporting relaxed, fatigue-free work in 3D-stereo with extremely lightweight, yet robust polarization glasses;

• Suitable for normal office daylight environments, no dark-phase 120Hz switching, maximum brightness and full resolution, as separate monitor are used for each stereo channel / each eye;

• Very wide 170 degree viewing angle – flexibility enabling image exploitation or consultative viewing by several people at the same time;

• Perfectly suitable for direct connection to laptop workstations - plug & play with just two monitor cables - ideal for mobile use, field operations;

• Certified for use with BAE Systems (Socet GPX), Thales (GeoMaker), Collins (SCi-X) and Esri (ArcGIS Pro);

• Functional design with optimized space requirements;

• Highest quality – Engineered & Made in Germany;

• Certified zoning available, according to NATO SDIP-27 standard (Level A, B, and C)

The electronic components used in the 3D PluraView have very low electromagnetic emissions even without additional measures. They have been certified by the German Federal Institute for Information Security (BSI), the Swiss Federal Office for Topography (swisstopo) and the US National Geospatial Agency (NGA). In combination with high-performance workstations from Schneider Digital, the stereoscopic 3D PluraView monitors offer maximum security, performance and long-term stability in military environments. Available as complete workplace solutions from Schneider Digital (monitor + workstation + input devices), they can be shielded and zoned according to the NATO SDIP-27 standard. The initial SDIP-27 shielding level (Level C) for the 3D PluraView monitors can be executed with minimal effort and cost involved. 

While there is certainly not a single "ideal" stereoscopic or holographic 3D display that meets all requirements, purposes and wishes, passive stereo display technology with two individual screens is established on the market for 16 years, has been available continuously and is absolutely mature. With its 3D PluraView monitor series, Schneider-Digital is established as the de-facto standard in the military sector and is by far the market leader for military 3D-stereo desktop displays.

Together with the 3D PluraView display systems, stereoscopic software packages, such as Socet GXP, GeoMaker and Sci-X can provide their full potential to military users for stereoscopic display, data capture and editing operations. This perfect hardware/software match also applies to the new generation of mesh-based 3D-reality modeling applications, for instance nFrames SURE.

With the new versions of ArcGIS Pro, the US-company Esri, the world leader for Geographic Information Systems, has created a universal stereoscopic software platform. ArcGIS Pro automatically displays stereo images or video from satellites, aircraft or drones together with all other 3D content, such as LIDAR, CAD & mesh datasets on connected 3D display hardware. This application is an excellent example for a comprehensive and intuitive integration of multi-source 3D datasets in a unified stereoscopic data environment on the 3D PluraView monitors by Schneider Digital.

More info https://www.3d-pluraview.com/en/application-field/3d-pluraview-in-geo-applications

Agisoft Metashape Pro and 3D PluraView monitors enable 3D-stereo photogrammetry at its best

3D stereo photogrammetry at the highest level: certified symbiosis of software and hardware with Agisoft Metashape Pro and 3D PluraView stereo monitor enables best viewing comfort in excellent 3D quality.

Where classic surveying reaches its productivity limits today, the 3D photogrammetry application Agisoft Metashape Pro is being used, often in a combination with so-called 'drones' or 'Unmanned Aerial Systems' (UAS). As part of the analysis and processing of geospatial data, Metashape Pro creates detailed, fully textured 3D models from digital recordings with the highest-possible level of accuracy and detailing. Metashape Pro is not only the ideal tool for working with UAS images, but also for big, large-format aerial cameras and terrestrial close-range pictures. Tens of thousands users worldwide already benefit from the level of detail and achievable precision of this application. Together with the 3D PluraView monitors from Schneider Digital, such cutting-edge software technology extends to excellent quality 3D-stereo visualization. Thanks to their excellent stereoscopic visualization quality, the 3D PluraView monitors from Schneider Digital open up the useof innovative 3D editing and measuring methods with the 3D Stealth Mouse S4-Z in Metashape for the first time! In combination, both high-end technologies together result in a perfect 3D-STEREO workplace solution for geospatial data acquisition, processing and product generation at the highest level. That is why the compatibility of Agisoft Matashape Pro with the entire 3D PluraView monitor product family has now been officially certified by the manufacturer Schneider Digital.

As a specialist in stereoscopic 3D hardware and visualization solutions with a global reach, Schneider Digital has been in close contact with the software company Agisoft for many years. Agisoft is considered a pioneer in the development of UAS and terrestrial photogrammetry solutions. From 2019 onwards, the company accelerated their functionality development for stereoscopic display and editing functions, due to rapidly growing customer demand. The 3D-stereo viewing and editing capability is especially important for UAS service providers for feature collection and in the creation and processing of dense 3D point clouds and textured building models. 

Since the June 2020 release (1.6.3), Agisoft has been integrating a number of important 3D-stereo functionality in Metashape Pro to convert digital images into detailed, completely textured 3D models. Agisoft supports the stereoscopic editing functions of the Stealth 3D Mouse S4-Z in Metashape Pro, with the help of which it is now possible to work particularly precisely and efficiently in (holographic) space. While the standard version of Metashape is sufficient for basic, non-geodetic requirements and smaller projects, the Pro version is very well suited to create extensive, georeferenced 3D GIS datasets, enabling also interactive stereoscopic digitization. With the Pro version, up to 50,000 images of a physical object or geographical area can be integrated and processed in a coherent image block. The rigid 3D bundle block adjustment enables tens of thousands of users of Metashape Pro to solve any kind 3D reconstruction, visualization, surveying, and mapping task efficiently and with maximum precision.

Due to its achievable accuracy, the software is used for UAS and aerial image triangulation, as well as for the processing of satellite images. Metashape Pro is also handling the creation of elevation models and processes terrestrial laser-scanning data, where objects are directly mapped and reconstructed with dense and precise 3D point clouds. At the heart of Metashape Pro are computationally intensive and precise reconstruction algorithms for the three-dimensional calculation and display of georeferenced objects, originally captured as densely matched surfaces by image sensors and as point clouds, originating from professional LiDAR equipment.

The Future of Geospatial Data is 3D-stereo visualization

Metashape Pro is definitely one of the most comprehensive photogrammetric software applications existing today. However, only in combination with high-performance hardware components, the real-time measurement, visualization and analysis of 3D datasets can be performed efficiently and true to reality. Key functionality elements are the stereoscopic visualization, 3D feature capture and connectivity to very large GIS databases. With the dual-screen 3D PluraView displays, Schneider Digital provides the optimal desktop solution for stereoscopic viewing and data editing. With display sizes up to 28” and 4K resolution per screen, the passive beam-splitter technology provides a daylight-usable, bright and otherwise unequaled, contrast-rich display of high-resolution GIS and BIM datasets.

Agisoft Metashape Pro allows for the reliable and precise processing of very large datasets and has become an indispensable part of workflow processes for many geospatial experts. UAS systems today may capture image series with several thousand images and resolutions reaching 1cm and less. In terrestrial close-range imaging even less than 1mm pixel size is achievable. Terabyte-sized datasets can be calculated with Metashape Pro and the right processing hardware without any problems. The capability to process large datasets with ultra-high resolution is routinely used in the digital reconstruction of buildings and terrain models. A notable application being archeology, when recording and reconstructing cultural sites and assets.

With Metashape Pro, 3D models can also be recorded multiple times and displayed as a 4D time series. Due to its ability to realistically display geospatial background data together with highly detailed building models, Metashape Pro is also the ideal software for surveyors and architects. The main functionalities of this software solution are:

• To load and process diverse geospatial datasets, especially from aerial imaging and LiDAR sensors

• To positionally adjust, rigidly triangulate thousands of aerial images in photo blocks

• To geocode digital images, topographic maps, point clouds, CAx data integration

• To provide a comprehensive tool-set for stereoscopic feature collection and GIS-based attribution

• To auto-correlate digital terrain surfaces (DSM) and provide tools for editing, creating DTM output

• To adjust image data radiometrically and generate seamless, orthorectified mosaics

• To convert geospatial 3D data into various projections and height reference models

• To provide processing workflows for multispectral (thermal) UAS and aerial images

• To process LiDAR point cloud data and co-register with positionally accurate objects

• To integrate panchromatic and multispectral satellite images for geocoding and feature collection

• To generate textured and geocoded 3D models of objects and buildings

Best viewing comfort with excellent 3D quality

For the past 16 years, the passive beamsplitter monitor technology of the 3D PluraView monitors, especially in the geographic information industry, has been the reference with the highest user satisfaction and user acceptance among all stereoscopic display systems.

As a further developed successor to the beamsplitter monitors from PLANAR, very large amounts of data can be spatially visualized in the highest resolution with up to 4K / UHD per stereo channel. Especially on the 4K displays, the image quality is so extraordinary that even finely textured objects are being displayed razor-sharp and rich in contrast, down to the smallest detail. At the same time, the passive 3D PluraView monitors are particularly durable and reliable. They deliver the substantial benefit of being able to work fatigue-free in all 3D stereo applications, even in normal office daylight conditions. Due to the passive 90° linear polarization filter glasses, which require a screen each for the left and right stereo image, the 3D PluraView monitors are absolutely flicker-free and completely independent of the room’s light source.

Maximum Metashape performance due to complete workplace solutions

All of the 3D PluraView models are ‘plug & play’ compatible with the software application Metashape Pro. These 3D displays support professional software applications with high refresh and smooth image motion, combined with high color depth and contrast. The reliable 3D PluraView technology from Schneider Digital is the basis for precise, stereoscopic display capabilities of the highest quality. As a stereo-capable software solution, Agisoft Metashape always utilizes the full performance potential of each workstation: All components, i.e., multi-core CPUs, graphic cards and RAM memory are used optimally, in order to fully exploit and scale-up the performance of Metashape. Schneider Digital is also a specialized manufacturer of powerful high-end PULSARON workstations, based on AMD and the CENTURON series, based on Intel CPUs, both equipped with professional graphic cards from NVIDIA or AMD. These custom-built workstations are built to meet the individual requirements of the expert user and are optimally supporting Metashape in all processing tasks. Supplemented by special 3D hand-held controllers, such as the Stealth S4-Z or the 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, complete processing environments are created by Schneider Digital with matching hardware components for computation, visualization, analysis and interaction with demanding, graphics-intensive 3D projects. Agisoft users benefit from a complete workplace solution by Schneider Digital, which guarantees highest workstation performance and provides an optimal stereoscopic image visualization and editing environment. This ideal combination and the compatibility of the Agisoft Metashape Pro software with the 3D PuraView monitors has now been officially certified by Schneider Digital.

Certified matching of software and hardware

How the interaction of Metashape Pro and the 3D PluraView monitor turns out in practice was successfully tested by Schneider Digital and Agisoft last year. As expected, both hardware and software met the high requirements of international standards in terms of quality and performance. The solutions have consequently been certified by both partners. For Josef Schneider, CEO of Schneider Digital, an important step forward: “We are delighted to be merging geospatial software and hardware into a high-performance combination through our collaboration with Agisoft. With the 3D PluraView monitor technology, we offer Metashape Pro users an ideal, truly spatial 3D visualization environment that enables them to experience Metashape 3D datasets individually or as a team in 3D-stereo. And this without having to wear restricting VR headsets."

Find out more at www.pluraview.com 

Schneider Digital Contact:

Schneider Digital

Josef J. Schneider e.K.

Maxlrainer Straße 10

D-83714 Miesbach

Tel.: +49 (8025) 99 300

Mail: info@schneider-digital.com   

Schneider Digital – The company:

Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.3d-pluraview.com.

Schneider Digital press contact:

LEAD Industrie-Marketing GmbH

André Geßner Tel.: +49 80 22 - 91 53 188

Hauptstr.46 E-Mail: agessner@lead-industrie-marketing.de

D-83684 TegernseeInternet:www.lead-industrie-marketing.de

Esri ArcGIS Pro certified for 3D stereo visualization with 3D PluraView monitors

The Software ArcGIS Pro from Esri meets all requirements for the efficient display and processing of GIS, BIM, LiDAR and photogrammetric geodata in a fully integrated 3D-stereo work environment with an outstanding range of functions. The compatibility of ArcGIS Pro with the entire 3D PluraView monitor product family has now been officially certified by the manufacturer Schneider Digital.

Today, ArcGIS Pro from Esri is the most modern and advanced desktop GIS product and is used worldwide for the capture, processing and analysis of high-resolution 3D data. The constant further development of ArcGIS Pro is increasingly blurring the boundaries between Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and classic digital photogrammetry. Important functionalities from photogrammetry, such as importing aerial images, aero-triangulation, and extraction of terrain models, orthorectification and stereoscopic data capture, are now also integrated in ArcGIS Pro. This ensures a continuous GIS workflow, including photogrammetric data capture, directly in the Esri environment, resulting in substantial efficiency gains. The central element here is the complete integration of all existing and newly captured three-dimensional geometries with ArcGIS Pro, and the integrated ability to represent them with full three-dimensionality on stereoscopic output devices. The Software ArcGIS Pro from Esri meets all requirements for the efficient display and processing of GIS, BIM, LiDAR and photogrammetric geodata in a fully integrated 3D-stereo work environment with an outstanding range of functions. The compatibility of ArcGIS Pro with the entire 3D PluraView monitor product family has now been officially certified by the manufacturer Schneider Digital. 

Be it professional thematic maps, complex GIS analyses, geodata management or GIS data capture - with the 3D-capable software application ArcGIS Pro from Esri, professional users enjoy the benefits of the world’s leading GIS environment. For optimal geodata querying and processing, the capture and analysis of spatially connected and topologically correct features, GIS professionals have a whole range of interactive and automated tools at their fingertips with the Pro version. Locally saved geo-information in 2D and 3D format can for example be compared to or synchronized with Cloud servers and online data services. Topographic terrain features and building models at different levels of detail (LOD) can likewise be extracted and saved to file geodatabases (GDB). ArcGIS Pro also offers a range of powerful tools for the management, editing and analysis of large amounts of data, e.g. large-format aerial images, UAS and satellite images, and LiDAR point-cloud data. Real façade textures can be mapped to 3D building geometries from oblique aerial images and vehicle-based mobile camera systems. Likewise, hybrid 3D terrain models can be generated from orthoimages, combined with synthetic 3D models for vegetation and building objects.

Large data volumes - super-high resolution in 3D-stereo on the 3D PluraView monitors

The prerequisite for the stereoscopic display of 3D geodata is a monitor system with high-resolution, bright and contrast-rich 3D stereo visualization, to best support ArcGIS Pro users. This perfect visualization solution is provided by the 3D PluraView family of monitors by Schneider Digital, which are latency-free and work ‘plug-and-play’ with professional NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards. As there is no requirement for proprietary graphic drivers, the 3D PluraView displays are a future-proof solution to display geospatial data also with future versions of LINUX and Microsoft operating systems. The extremely large data volumes, which ArcGIS Pro can process, require not only a professional graphics card and a professional workstation, but also a monitor, which can display topographical information and GIS content in top 3-D stereo quality. Only a bright and high-contrast stereoscopic representation of 3D content can ensure a professional analysis and reliable interpretation of data. For this, the United States software supplier Esri relies on the outstanding performance of the 3D PluraView - the passive, 3D-stereo beam-splitter monitors from Schneider Digital. These dual-screen systems are the de-facto industry standard for all stereoscopic software applications for the past 16 years and are certified for all common 3D-stereo capable photogrammetry and GIS applications. The fold-up beam-splitter mirror allows the flexible use of the 3D PluraView monitors also as a standard monitor for monoscopic tasks. With screen diagonals up to 28”, 3D PluraView monitors provide completely flicker-free stereoscopic 3D visualizations. Thanks to one screen per stereo channel, they offer the full stereo resolution up to 4K (UHD) and 10-bit color depth with brilliant brightness. Their passive polarization filter technology provides a fatigue-free ergonomic working environment, even in office daylight conditions, viewing stereo together with several colleagues.

Visualize, capture and edit GIS and BIM models in stereo

ArcGIS Pro users value the accurate, pixel-precise, stereoscopic image display on Schneider Digital’s 3D-stereo monitors. The high level of viewing comfort on the flicker-free displays and the intuitive operation facilitate the handling of complex data visualizations, thereby improving overall productivity and accelerating working procedures. In combination with ArcGIS Pro, the technology of 3D PluraView monitors offers the possibility of uploading aerial image stereo pairs to capture 3D points, lines or polygons directly as topologically defined GIS elements. 3D mesh-based geometries, smart BIM models and even 3D CAD models can be edited intuitively in a fully integrated 3D-stereo environment.

ArcGIS Pro users benefit from compatibility with a wide variety of data formats when importing and integrating smart 3D models into existing GIS data sets. For subsequent visualization, the 3DConnexion SpaceMouse is a well-proven device, allowing simple and intuitive 3D navigation within ArcGIS Pro. The additional use of a Stealth 3D mouse is recommended where the focus is on the precise measurement and capture of objects, elevations and distances. One of the biggest challenges for GIS applications is the loading of large amounts of data (e.g. detailed urban models) as digital twins, and then displaying them seamlessly in stereo. This requires reliable photogrammetry and GIS solutions, which are innovative, ergonomic, fast and reliable. The stereo-capable software application ArcGIS Pro and the 3D PluraView monitors by Schneider Digital provide this reliability through the synergy of two high-end products. In combination, they ensure a perfect 3D-stereo experience with excellent display quality. The Software ArcGIS Pro from Esri meets all requirements for efficient stereoscopic working with geospatial 3D datasets and has now been certified officially for compatibility with the entire 3D PluraView monitor product family by the manufacturer Schneider Digital. This ‘duo’ turns into the perfect workplace solution with the right 3D input tools and a high-performance Schneider Digital workstation, customized for use with ArcGIS Pro.

Find out more at www.pluraview.com 

Schneider Digital – The company:
Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.3d-pluraview.com.

Schneider Digital press contact:

LEAD Industrie-Marketing GmbH

André Geßner Tel.: +49 80 22 - 91 53 188

Hauptstr.46 E-Mail: agessner@lead-industrie-marketing.de

D-83684 TegernseeInternet:www.lead-industrie-marketing.de

Global partnership announced between Schneider Digital and DAT/EM Systems International

The dual-screen, passive stereo 3D PluraView systems are 100% compatible to all DAT/EM products, including the flagship Summit Evolution Professional digital stereoplotter.

Anchorage/Miesbach in May 2021 – The software producer DAT/EM Systems International of Anchorage (USA) and the 3D hardware specialist Schneider Digital from Miesbach (Germany), have announced a global partnership agreement for the distribution of the latest 3D stereoscopic vision technology from Schneider Digital to all DAT/EM customers around the globe. Under this cooperation from now on, DAT/EM partners worldwide can directly distribute to their clients the 3D PluraView stereo monitors and Schneider Digital Workstations as complete photogrammetric workplace solutions, for example in combination with the Summit Evolution Professional digital stereoplotter.

“The combination of the state-of-art 3D PluraView displays with the Summit Evolution software provides the clearest visualization of stereo imagery for photogrammetrists worldwide”, said Jeffrey Yates, General Manager of DAT/EM Systems International. “The increased visual acuity allows map compilation to be more productive with greater accuracy”. 

The dual-screen, passive stereo 3D PluraView systems are 100% compatible to all DAT/EM products, including the flagship Summit Evolution Professional digital stereoplotter. DAT/EM software and Schneider Digital photogrammetry hardware products combine into the most precise, productive and user-friendly stereoscopic data capture environment with unparalleled display quality and fastest response times to work even with terabyte-sized imagery.

“We have been working very closely with DAT/EM International and DAT/EM Europe for many years and have built a trusted relationship which benefits our joint user community in the area of GEO-IT applications”, said Josef Schneider, the CEO and founder of Schneider Digital. “Together with DAT/EM on the software side, our objective always was and always will be to provide the best functionality and quality for the photogrammetry workstations and 3D PluraView monitors that we manufacture”. For the user, this means a completely homogeneous and integrated 3D stereo workstation solution with perfectly coordinated hardware and software components.

Further informations at https://www.3d-pluraview.com/en/ 

About DAT/EM Systems International: 

DAT/EM Systems International, located in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, has been developing photogrammetric software since 1987. DAT/EM specializes in 3D stereo viewing and feature data collection software. Its products include the Summit Evolution digital stereoplotter and proprietary capture interfaces that allow Summit Evolution to digitize directly into MicroStation®, AutoCAD®, ArcGIS® or Global Mapper®. For more information, please visit DAT/EM’s website at https://www.datem.com/ or email sales@datem.com.

Schneider Digital – The company:

Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.3d-pluraview.com.

Schneider Digital press contact:

LEAD Industrie-Marketing GmbH

André Geßner Tel.: +49 80 22 - 91 53 188

Hauptstr.46 E-Mail: agessner@lead-industrie-marketing.de

D-83684 TegernseeInternet:www.lead-industrie-marketing.de

BIM Planning and viewing, consistently in 3D stereo: 3D PluraView and ELITECAD make it possible

Caption:  The symbiosis of 3D PluraView stereo monitors from Schneider Digital with the CAD software ELITECAD from XEOMETRIC is ideal for an optimal experience of three-dimensional planning and real 3D / VR model visualization for CAD and BIM.

The cooperation between Schneider Digital and XEOMETRIC / ELITECAD optimally combines the strength of three-dimensional planning capabilities and stereoscopic graphic output. 3D modeling and design with ELITECAD, viewed stereoscopically with the 3D PluraView monitor from Schneider Digital - a first-class and comfortable combination! Schneider Digital has revolutionized stereoscopic graphic displays with the 3D PluraView monitor product family and with ELITECAD Architecture 15, XEOMETRIC now maximizes these hardware capabilities. Together, this creates the best 3D stereo experience for planners and architects working with architectural models and BIM applications.

3D planning and modeling is indispensable and has long been established in architecture, construction, for complex BIM models and mechanical CAD construction. Despite this, the planner or architect is mostly content with a two-dimensional representation on ‘flat’ computer screens and is happy with traditional, large-format 2D printouts. For better insight into spatial relationships, perspective views are created, models are rendered again and again, the design is checked from all sides and perhaps even interactively visualized, if a VR-glasses mode is already implemented. However, working in true three-dimensional mode is not the standard yet. Why is this?

The previous generation of stereo output devices, in combination with active or passive 3D glasses, were simply not well suited for longer work. Often the resolution left a lot to be desired, the frame rate and / or refresh rates were too low, the glasses were uncomfortable to wear, the stereo images was quite dark and active LCD glasses exhibited a persistent background flickering, In short, the “3D stereo sensation” was rather flickering, awkward and tiring. In short - not at all ‚sensational‘.

VR headsets / glasses as an alternative?

With the exception of ELITECAD, very few CAD systems offer VR (Virtual Reality) visualization as an integrated viewing mode. If VR viewing is offered at all, users are often limited to just viewing without any other functionality, i.e. for any modifications, the user has to switch back to the monoscopic CAD environment. In case of outsourcing parts of the work, the dataset must be made available again after implementing changes. An important aspect of VR usage is the fact that the surrounding (office) environment is completely hidden during use. For a truly immersive experience this is desirable and certainly impressive. As part of the overall modeling work tasks - possibly together with other colleagues in the office - it is more comfortable to be able to see also the normal environment. All the more, since VR Headsets are relatively heavy and cover the face much like a scuba-diving mask. During VR use, many people feel unwell as the visual perception does not match the sense of equilibrium. At this point, 3D modeling on a desktop 3D-Stereo monitor comes back into the game again.

Ideal 3D / VR symbiosis of CAD software and stereo monitor

In ELITECAD, 3D planning and simultaneous stereoscopic viewing is fully integrated and works perfectly with the 3D PluraView monitor series from Schneider Digital. The German manufacturer has been a full service solution provider for professional 4K, 3D and VR hardware for over 25 years, with a special focus on Geographic Information Systems, CAx and BIM / architecture. Following a detailed evaluation of their respective solutions, it quickly became clear for both companies: the seamless interaction between software and hardware provides an optimal 3D stereo experience for the user. This strategic cooperation has already been anchored in the latest version of ELITECAD Architecture 15, as the optimal settings for the 3D PluraView stereo monitors are preconfigured in the software. This means that the use of this innovative hardware is supported as easily and efficiently as any other activity in ELITECAD.

What exactly is so special about the 3D PluraView technology?

The main benefit for users is the stereoscopic screen output. The software creates two images of a scene that are exactly at eye distance from each other. This is the basic requirement for spatial vision. The simplest variant for stereoscopic viewing are the red / green anaglyph glasses. Of course, stereoscopic dual-screen systems, such as the 3D PluraView products, provide an incomparably better experience.

Thanks to one screen display per eye, the absolutely flicker-free beam splitter technology delivers the full monitor resolution up to 4K / UHD and therefore very high stereo image sharpness with the highest level of detail. The optimal, double brightness and the highest color brilliance (up to 10 bit) enable the user to work comfortably and without fatigue. The new BlackTuner technology of the 3D PluraView (28” model) supports the user, for example, in reliably capturing objects even in dark image areas. A response time of just 1ms eliminates "ghosting" and motion blurring. The precise, pixel-perfect image representation enables a truly spatial experience even in office daylight conditions, without blocking out the environment. This experience is additionally supported in ELITECAD by correctly displaying cursors or markers at the correct 3D depth. All necessary plug-and-play stereo configurations for the 3D PluraView displays in ELITECAD Architecture 15 are already set. For all users who want to go one step further in the direction of Virtual Reality, Schneider Digital also offers its 3D PluraView monitor in a VR version with integrated head tracking and object control by tracking sticks and spheres.

Who is the combination of 3D PluraView and ELITECAD suitable for?

The complete solution consisting of ELITECAD software and 3D PluraView monitors is particularly useful in architectural planning and 3D modeling or BIM (Building Information Modeling), especially if combined with laser scanning and point cloud visualization. With ELITECAD it is possible to consistently display the entire planning process stereoscopically. The new software version for architectural planning and building modeling simplifies day-to-day planning and offers efficiency and convenience in use. Not only because point clouds can be imported directly from laser scanners and visualized stereoscopically, but also because XEOMETRIC, together with Schneider Digital, has implemented the 3D mouse pointer perfectly in ELITECAD. Only if the cursor is able to intuitively reach every point, surface or edge in the (holographic) 3D space, the advantages of stereoscopic visualization are converted into an increase in workflow efficiency. Also in many other application areas, e.g. in mechanical construction and geodesy, users benefit from the combination of fast loading times for large amounts of data, efficient modeling and high-resolution three-dimensional, holographic 3D-Stereo graphics output of points, areas and textures.

All details about the 3D stereo monitors from Schneider Digital can be found at www.3d-pluraview.com, all information about ELITECAD from XEOMETRIC at www.de.elitecad.eu.

Schneider Digital – The company:

Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at www.schneider-digital.com and www.3d-pluraview.com.

Schneider Digital press contact:

Andre Gessner | Marketing

Tel.: | andre.gessner@schneider-digital.com

Professional 3D-Hardware & Service-Distribution for AMD, EIZO, NVIDIA, PLANAR & 3Dconnexion
Schneider Digital Josef J. Schneider e.K. | Maxlrainer Strasse 10 | 83714 Miesbach | Germany
Fax: +49 (8025) 9930-299 | www.schneider-digital.com | shop.schneider-digital.com
VAT DE165237405 | HRA Munich 83424

New! 3D PluraView VR Desktop 3D Stereo Monitor from Schneider Digital

The unique 3D PluraView Stereo Monitor is the optimal solution for real 3D-stereo visualization in a wide variety of Geospatial Applications such as Photogrammetry, GIS / Mapping, 3D LiDAR, the oil & gas industry, archeology, BIM and 3D city modelling. The 3D PluraView monitor enables fatigue-free, stereoscopic work in the highest, flicker-free 3D stereo image quality with resolutions up to 4K, even in daylight office conditions.

The 3D PluraView Stereo Monitor is the optimal solution for real 3D-stereo visualization in a wide variety of GEO / GIS areas, such as Photogrammetry, GIS & Mapping, LiDAR, 3D Scanning, for the oil & gas industry, Archeology, BIM & 3D city modeling. As a desktop-monitor the 3D PluraView is plug & play compatible - without special graphics drivers - with stereo software applications from leading manufacturers  - e.g. esri, Trimble-INPHO, Hexagon, Agisoft, DAT/EM, Terrasolid, etc. The 3D PluraView monitor enables fatigue-free, stereoscopic work in the highest, flicker-free 3D stereo image quality with resolutions up to 4K, even in daylight office conditions.

The 3D PluraView monitor from Schneider Digital enables professional geospatial users to work comfortably and fatigue-free in all 3D-stereo environments. Innovative beam-splitter technology is the basis for precise, pixel-accurate stereoscopic image analysis with the highest quality up to 4K resolution, even in office daylight conditions. The new monitor has been designed for a wide variety of geospatial applications, such as Photogrammetry, GIS / Mapping, 3D LiDAR, the oil & gas industry, archeology, BIM and 3D city modelling

Designed for professional users: The optimum 3D-Stereo experience for full-time operations

The Schneider Digital 3D PluraView monitors feature optimized beam-splitter technology for the highest quality in stereoscopic rendering on the desktop. The 3D PluraView monitors are ideally suited for all stereo software applications in most major industries. The monitor is the optimal solution for real 3D-stereo visualization in a wide variety of Geospatial enviroments and is certified for over 300 Stereo Software-Applications e.g. ESRI, HEXAGON, TRIMBLE, AGISOFT, etc. Thanks to the innovative established beam-splitter technology the 3D PluraView monitor enables fatigue-free, stereoscopic work in the highest, flicker-free 3D stereo image quality with resolutions up to 4K Resolution @ 10-bit color depth, even in daylight office conditions. As ‘Plug & Play` system the 3D PluraVIew ist easy to install within minutes on all standard Workstations and works with all professional Graphics Cards.

As the market reference system the 3D PluraView Monitor with its innovative and reliable beam-splitter technology is the basis for pixel-precise, stereoscopic 3D image displays, offering the highest stereo-viewing quality possible. Currently, PluraView stereo displays can be configured with screen diagonals of up to 28”, resolutions up to 4K (UHD) and a color depth of 10-bit per pixel. With screen refresh rates of only 1-ms, a blur-free image display for motion videos and smooth stereo image roaming is guaranteed.

Especially with GIS and photogrammetry applications, professional users are faced by the challenge of quickly loading large amounts of data and visualizing these in stereoscopic mode on a 3D-capable system. Professionals who are working daily with high-resolution 3D mesh models, stereo imagery, CAD and GIS data, need a flicker-free, daylight-capable 3D monitor, which allows fatigue-free, stereoscopic interaction all day long.

Schneider Digital has introduced the 3D PluraView family of beam-splitter, passive 3D stereo displays, to meet these exact needs. 3D PluraView monitors are specifically designed for stereoscopic display, interfacing seamlessly to most 3D-capable software applications in industries such as photogrammetry, LiDAR point clouds and CAD – or GIS – based 3D data visualization. Only with cross-polarized, passive stereo filters, can stereo images, intricate CAD, mesh and other surfaces and textures be reproduced down to the smallest detail.

Highest user acceptance thanks to comfortable working in 3D-Stereo

The 3D PluraView monitors promise an extremely comfortable, precise and pixel-accurate work environment. Image analysis is now possible with a maximum resolution of 4K (3840 × 2160) per monitor and an RGB color depth of up to 10-bit. With this solution, all user problems with LCD shutter glasses are a thing of the past. The LCD-based active image separation results in much darker and reduced-contrast stereo images. The low 60Hz frequency of the LCD shutters also strains the eyes and leads to operator fatigue.

Each 3D PluraView monitor assembly features two screens mounted at a fixed angle above each other. Each screen displays one of the stereo images at full resolution. The two images are combined into a single, cross-polarized display by the centrally mounted beam-splitter mirror, acting as a passive polarization filter. Viewed through lightweight, passively polarized glasses, both images are combined into a full-resolution, flicker-free, brilliantly bright and contrast-rich stereo image. This technology combination represents the optimum 3D stereo-display solution for professional use.

The 3D PluraView system enjoys the highest user satisfaction and user acceptance of all 3D-display systems currently on the market! The central beam-splitter stereo technology has been established since 2005 and with the latest addition of 4K-displays and enhanced 10-bit color depth, it is the current state-of-the-art 3D-display reference.

Wide Product range for every requirement: Two different assembly sizes – three resolutions (Full HD, 2.5K and 4K UHD) – four Screensizes 22”, 24”, 27” and 28” with Tracking 

To meet the different requirements of our customers for screen resolution, monitor size and possible desktop space restrictions, we offer the 3D PluraView product family in two different assembly sizes, four monitor sizes and in three different screen resolutions.

Starting with a smaller form-factor for the PluraView system, Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolutions are available for the 22” and 24” PluraView screen sizes. Their compact assembly with reduced depth is suitable for smaller desktop sizes and therefore ideal for production offices with multiple workstations in one room.

Our second assembly is designed for 27” and 28” monitors. The 3D PluraView 2.5 model offers a screen diagonal of 27“ at a 2.5K resolution with 2.560 x 1.440 pixels. The 3D PluraView 4K visualizes 3.840 x 2.160 pixels on a screen diagonal of 28“ and is the top model of the PluraView family. The 28” VR PluraView Model is also available as a Desktop Virtual Reality System with an intuitive professional tracking system (Head tracking, balls and ttick). The larger assembly also features an integrated DisplayPort 1.2 screen mirroring card.

3D PluraView Monitors delivers the following main highlights:

• Absolutely Flicker-free longtime established 3D-Stereo Beamsplitter Technology for relaxed 3D operations 

  and continuous, professional use

• Highest brightness with one monitor per stereo channel and each eye – suitable for office daylight conditions

• Ultra high resolution - up to 4K @ 10-bit color depth - for for a precise, pixel-accurate stereoscopic image

• Certified for Photogrammetry and GIS (ESRI, HEXAGON, TRIMBLE, AGISOFT, etc.)

• Wide viewing angle – suitable for group viewings up to 5 people

• Plug & Play System with all leading 3D-Stereo Software Applications for all professional branches: 

  Runs without any driver under Windows /LINUX / macOS with workstations or laptops and compatible 

  with all 3D-Hardware devices e.g. GIS-Measurement Mice, CAD 3D-Controller, passive 3D-Glasses

• 3D PluraView as a advanced professional Replacement of the former PLANAR Beamsplitter Monitors

• VR PluraView with Tracking functionality - Object tracking with trackballs or 3D-Pens - for realistic 

  model interaction and intuitive VR experience

• VR PluraView as a Replacement of the end of life nvidia 3D Vision HMD Goggle-System

• Highest quality with functional, ergonomic design – Made in Germany

For further informations please visit www.pluraview.com

Schneider Digital – The company:

Schneider Digital is a global full-service solution provider for professional 3D-stereo, 4K/8K and VR/AR hardware. Based on its 25 years of industry and product experience as well as its excellent relationships with leading manufacturers, Schneider Digital offers innovative, sophisticated professional hardware products and customized complete solutions for professional use. Qualified advice and committed after-sales service are the company's own standards.

The Schneider Digital product portfolio includes the right professional hardware solution for the respective requirements in these areas: High resolution 4K/8K to multi-display walls. Schneider Digital is the manufacturer of its own powerwall solution smartVR-Wall and the passive stereo monitor 3D PluraView. Performance workstations and professional graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA as well as innovative hardware peripherals (tracking, input devices, etc.) round off the product range. Many articles are in stock. This guarantees fast delivery and project realization.

Schneider Digital is an authorised service distributor of AMD FirePRO/Radeon Pro, PNY/NVIDIA Quadro, 3Dconnexion, Stealth int., Planar and EIZO. Schneider Digital products are used primarily in graphics-intensive computer applications such as CAD/CAM/CAE, FEM, CFD, simulation, GIS, architecture, medicine and research, film, TV, animation and digital imaging.

Further information is available at  www.schneider-digital.com and www.PluraView.com.

Schneider Digital press contact:

LEAD Industrie-Marketing GmbH

André Geßner Tel.: +49 80 22 - 91 53 188

Hauptstr.46 E-Mail: agessner@lead-industrie-marketing.de

D-83684 Tegernsee Internet: www.lead-industrie-marketing.de