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Learn how to create augmented reality effects for Instagram and Facebook using Spark AR. Hosted by Facebook, Spark AR Labs are free, instructional sessions designed for new AR creators to provide more hands-on coaching, resources and advice.

You may register for Spark AR Labs at any time before June 20th, 2021, however please note that you should have foundational familiarity with Spark AR Studio and must have published at least one effect on Instagram or Facebook by June 20th, 2021, to qualify for all sessions in this program. Learn more and register here

Spark AR Labs will teach you how to build a variety of AR effect types, including:

People AR

Learn how to augment faces, eyes, hair, and more.

World AR

Learn how to create, animate and place virtual objects in the real world.

AR Games

Learn how to use AR to build fun and interactive games.

AR Shopping

Learn how to use AR for shopping experiences, like makeup, eyewear and virtual try-ons.

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About Spark AR

Spark AR is the world’s largest platform for mobile AR. Over 400,000 creators from 190 countries use Facebook’s free, Spark AR Studio software to ideate, design and build a range of AR experiences. And Facebook’s Spark AR Hub to publish and track the performance of their AR effects on the Facebook Family of Apps and services.

For any questions, please email the Facebook team at SparkARLabs@fb.com

Virtualware together with Kalamint announced partnership to bring virtual reality to NFTs

Virtualware together with Kalamint announced today the multi-tiered partnership bringing virtual reality to NFTs. Signalling the future of NFTs, this move harmoniously ties the two mammoth industries paving the way for a number of opportunities in product integrations, curated virtual galleries, fan engagements, and the ability to experience the metaverse through the highest echelon of technological advances.

“The partnership with Virtualware is a strategic one that will allow multiple use cases between NFTs and technology. We will be able to build incredible bridges between the physical world and previously unfathomed digital realms with confidence and ease. Virtualware is a unique company mastering Virtual Reality since 2004, with more than 500 projects in 27 countries, and a clientele list exceeding 300 of the world’s leading companies, so we can say with certainty that this partnership is positioned to outpace and outlast the competition.” Chris Deschenes, Director of Operations at Kalamint.

Although the full extent of the partnership cannot be made public yet, the collaboration will include but not limited to exploring the full extent of possibilities in marrying NFTs with the VR space.

“We are extremely excited to partner with Kalamint, the clean NFT marketplace on Tezos. Virtualware has always been at the forefront of technological innovations, pushing the boundaries of Virtual Reality. This partnership prioritizes innovation without compromising sustainability and promotes the vast potential of virtual reality to create a sustainable future that moves society forward. This partnership with Kalamint is just a testament to that fact. I’m confident that with Kalamint, we will redefine ownership and real-world integrations”. Unai Extremo, CEO & Founder Virtualware

Contact:

Name: David Moreno

Email Address: dmoreno@virtualwareco.com

Website URL: https://www.virtualwareco.com/news/virtual-reality-to-nfts/

LNG Studios Looks Ahead: AR Technology & the Future of Real Estate

JUST RELEASED: LNG Studios launches a conceptual video transporting viewers to the not-so-distant future of home buying using AR and VR tech

As creators and innovators, we are always seeking to set the bar in our industry rather than just keep up. Our latest passion project is all about possibilities. This conceptual video showcases our vision for the future of real estate visualization and its symbiosis with Augmented Reality (AR). With this technology we foresee the home buying process becoming much more fluid, ultimately enriching the buyer’s experience, and providing confidence to make crucial decisions in a virtual world.

AR is the clear next step for many industries and will be a game-changer for the real estate market, which has already become more reliant on the virtual world from the onset of the pandemic. AR technology breaks through the barrier of attachment to our conventional desktops and phones and lets us engage with an enhanced world.

LNG Studios is an architectural visualization firm with a strong focus on the real estate industry and the presale market. They provide an innovative tech-first approach to their projects, leading clients to integrate VR/AR solutions into traditional industries.

For more information about LNG Studios, visit us as http://www.lngstudios.com

Email: info@LNGstudios.com

New INHALE Platform Leverages Olfactory Virtual Reality to Improve Access To Integrative Health Tools & Services

OVR Technology, Leaders in Multi-Sensory VR, Release New Product

Burlington, Vermont: OVR Technology (ovrtechnology.com), a leader in multisensory VR/AR, announces the release of its INHALE Wellness Platform, the first in a series of tools that work toward creating greater access to evidence-based integrative health tools for both care providers and patients. OVR Technology has partnered with several content leaders to develop each aspect of the INHALE platform, and looks forward to working with more on subsequent product releases.

The INHALE Wellness Platform combines the benefits of mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation with the next generation of aromatherapy and digital therapeutics. It includes a head-mounted display (Pico Interactive’s Neo family of headsets), OVR Technology’s ION device, and scent cartridges as well as several scent-focused nature scenes developed by content partner Lost Eagle, complemented by guided meditations inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.

"OVR Technology has combined the best-in-class tools to bring this experience to VR, and we are proud to be included in such a unique offering," said Luke Farrer, CEO at Lost Eagle Studios.

The ION, developed by OVR Technology, is the most accurate and precise on-mask scent technology currently available. The scents include tropical beach, fresh cut grass, northern pine forest, Atlantic ocean breeze, wildflower fields, and lush woodlands and are all originally created by OVR Technology at its laboratory in Burlington, Vermont. The technology is such that it can intelligently create dozens of olfactory experiences.

“Smell, or olfaction, is the only sense directly connected to the limbic system of the brain, where our memories and emotions live; it also plays a critical role in human motivation and behavior,” said Aaron Wisniewski, CEO and co-founder of OVR Technology. “That makes it an extremely important aspect of outcome-oriented VR experiences and especially relevant as an affordable and scalable tool to enhance access to integrative health, mental health, and wellbeing management.” Wisniewski is also a co-author of the recently published Applied Virtual Reality in Healthcare: Case Studies and Perspectives.

OVR Technology’s INHALE Wellness Platform places users in an immersive, three-dimensional environment and simulates a relaxing and tranquil setting. As users interact with the virtual environment, corresponding scents are precisely released, mimicking scent as it arises and dissipates in the real world. Studies show that olfactory-visual stimulation positively affects emotion and memory, which can be an important aide and support in the process of mitigating the negative effects of psychological and social issues, such as stress, to enhance wellbeing.

“Olfactory virtual reality can provide a nurturing and effective approach to therapy that supports wellbeing,” said Dr. David Låg Tomasi, DSc HC, PhD, EdD- PhD, MA, MCS, AAT, psychotherapist and research director of inpatient psychiatry at the University of Vermont Medical Center. OVR recently partnered with Tomasi on a study investigating olfaction-visual stimulation delivered via virtual reality to patients living with mental health conditions.

OVR Technology collaborates with a range of content developers to leverage the pioneering possibilities of VR/AR for health, wellbeing, and social good. The company has also joined forces with several academic partners on forthcoming health and wellbeing programs and research.

To learn more about the INHALE Wellness Platform, please email sales@ovrtechnology.com and visit https://ovrtechnology.com/technology

About OVR Technology
OVR Technology was founded in 2017 and is based in Burlington, Vermont. We combine our most primal sense, scent, with today’s most advanced technology to unlock the potential of virtual reality. Better virtual reality, better reality. Learn more at https://ovrtechnology.com/.

The INHALE platform is not intended as a treatment for specific mental health conditions. It can be used as a tool to support management of stress or to help patients with mental health concerns live better with their chronic conditions. It is not a substitute for other therapeutic interventions.

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Website URL: http://ovrtechnology.com/

Librestream Unveils Workforce Collaboration and Knowledge-Sharing Enhancements as Part of AI Connected Expert Vision

Come meet Librestream at our VR/AR Global Summit ONLINE, June 2-4

Advanced capabilities include NLP with live translation features and Microsoft HoloLens 2 app to unlock increased efficiency and safety for the industrial workforce.

WINNIPEG, MB, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Librestream, the #1-rated provider of augmented reality (AR) and remote collaboration solutions, launched new foundational capabilities for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Connected Expert vision giving industrial workers immediate access to the content, people, smart data and guidance needed to efficiently and safely perform their work. The cornerstones of the vision improve collaboration and knowledge sharing across global workforces and address key knowledge gaps faced by industrial workers.

Artificial Intelligence Connected Expert from Librestream

"As our customers scale and hone their workforce transformation efforts, the need has evolved and grown from communication and simple collaboration to much deeper collaboration centered on sharing knowledge more effectively," said John Bishop, President and CEO at Librestream. "Our comprehensive tech stack blends Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), collaboration, and connectivity elements empowering workforces to capture, analyze, curate, and preserve knowledge. The human is at the hub of this tech stack, enabling information capture, consumption and validation. We are excited about the benefits this brings to our customers, their workforces, and the worker."

These latest components within Librestream's Onsight platform include natural language processing (NLP) with real-time translation capabilities to bridge language barriers amongst global workers, and an advanced, industrial-first AR experience for the Microsoft HoloLens 2 platform. The advancements build on the AI Connected Expert workforce foundational pillars including vertically-trained computer vision reducing human cognitive load and enabling faster time to competency for new employees, as well as IoT sensor data visualizations within the Onsight experience.

According to Gartner, "Frontline workers increasingly will interact with the technology of customers and partners, as well as with adjacent objects," said author Tuong Nguyen, Sr. Principal Analyst at Gartner. "This change in the composition of the workload will require leveraging mobile and wearable devices to collect and interpret data, as well as smart spaces fueled by image recognition, augmented reality (AR), machine learning and voice recognition to deliver value." [1]

Natural Language Processing
Onsight Translator, Librestream's NLP capability, enables users to simply and securely translate "speech to text," including live transcription (captions) displayed on-screen and live translation of calls from one language to another. Whether a field technician works with a subject matter expert on an asset repair task, communicates with a supplier in a different country or assists with a remote inspection, Onsight Translator's  speech recognition and machine translation seamlessly bridges language gaps.

With Onsight deployed in over 180 countries, the languages spoken vary widely across the internationally based workforce. Forbes Insights reports 67% of senior executives, said miscommunications due to language barriers lead to inefficiency. With subject matter experts (SMEs) and suppliers in varied geographic locations due to complex supply chain networks, field teams must adapt to overcome language and cultural barriers. Librestream is the first and only solution bringing the power of NLP to deskless workers, which make up 80% of the global workforce.

Advanced AR Hardware Integration
Onsight Connect for HoloLens 2 leverages the rugged design of Librestream's Onsight platform ensuring an engaging, reliable, and secure experience across all collaborators. This hands-free solution incorporates the mixed reality features of the HoloLens 2 such as holographic visual interface and support for gestures, voice-driven commands, and 3D audio experience.

"We are excited about the potential impact of HoloLens 2, further accelerating workforce transformation. As the industry's most trusted and most-used AR collaboration platform, we've seen the slow emergence of wearables becoming a more viable option," said Jon Newman, VP of Product Management at Librestream. "The experience Onsight provides on HoloLens 2 is well positioned to change the landscape of what AR collaboration using wearables means in the workforce today and into the future."

Onsight Connect, enables customers to achieve meaningful business outcomes such as 70% productivity gains, 65-70% increases in asset uptime, and 3x increases in inspections per day, extends the value of companies' HoloLens 2 investments with an integrated experience that captures and shares knowledge across the workforce.

"With Librestream's Onsight Connect with Microsoft HoloLens 2, organizations are able to optimize operations while increasing employee safety and productivity," said Suzanne Gagliese, One Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Canada. "This deep product integration is the exact type of innovative solution required by the industrial workforce."

To learn more about the AI Connected Expert, click here.

[1] Gartner, "Technology Investments for Frontline Workers Will Drive Real Business Benefits", Leif-Olof Wallin, Nick Jones, Published 12 March 2019, Last Refreshed 3 August 2020.

About Librestream 
Librestream transforms workforces through advanced AR and AI solutions that scale knowledge across businesses to enhance safety, efficiency and resiliency. With the Onsight augmented reality knowledge platform, Librestream helps workers and distributed teams gain immediate access to the content, people, relevant data, and guidance needed to solve business challenges. Librestream's global Forbes 2000 customer base includes energy, manufacturing, service, aerospace, and defense enterprises with aggregate annual revenues totaling $3.2T. The company has been honored with recognition including ranking as the #1 AR remote assistance solution provider by independent research firm, Verdantix, named an IDC Innovator, and winner of the Field Service WBR Innovation Award. Visit Librestream at www.librestream.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter.

Librestream press kit here.

Contacts
Karen Blondell
Lightspeed PR for Librestream
karen@lightspeedpr.com

Sarah Ekenberg
Director, PR & Communications, Librestream
sarah.ekenberg@librestream.com

https://librestream.com

Dynepic, Inc. Awarded USAF Phase II SBIR to Power the Future of Air Traffic Control Technical Training

The US Air Force will leverage Dynepic’s MOTAR platform to streamline Air Traffic Control technical training and further expand its instructor support capability.

The US Air Force has awarded Dynepic, Inc. a Phase II SBIR contract to further evolve the company’s proven DX platform and enable enhanced instructor support capabilities. The secure platform, white-labeled as MOTAR to the USAF, brings together disparate learning resources and provides an XR-optimized training creation, distribution, and management system for Air Education and Training Command (AETC) instructors.

"We're very excited to add further learning management system and dashboard capabilities to MOTAR, enabling instructors to track the effectiveness and efficiency of their courses and student’s progress from anywhere on the globe,” said Krissa Watry, CEO of Dynepic, Inc. “Not only will this solve current USAF instructor frustrations and save time but it also provides a bridge to enable legacy training programs to utilize AI, Virtual Instructors and XR in their courses.”

Currently, training content for these courses is scattered throughout multiple storage directories, and scheduling is done in varied spreadsheets and sometimes just on paper. There’s also no easy way to track or report course metrics, resulting in an inefficient, error-prone, and frustrating experience for everyone involved. Dynepic’s MOTAR will solve these issues, and allow for legacy training programs to modernize with XR training options. 

Over the next few months, Dynepic will further expand MOTAR to build the Instructor Support System (ISS) capability and demonstrate how it supports preparation and execution of the existing USAF Air Traffic Controller training courses with all current training content. The new system will initially be used by the 334th Training Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, to provide initial training for future Air Traffic Controllers and the 137th Special Operations Group/Formal Training Unit in Oklahoma City. The 137th SOG/FTU’s instructors will test MOTAR's capabilities during its MC-12 Liberty Manned Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Pilot and Combat Systems Operator formal flight training courses.

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About Dynepic, Inc.

Launched in 2014, Dynepic, Inc. is a woman- and service-disabled veteran founded tech company based out of Reno, Nevada. Dynepic’s DX Platform is secure, device- and software- agnostic infrastructure with open API’s, LMS/LRS, and a central training hub to build an open ecosystem for XR to power the future of multi-dimensional knowledge for a better tomorrow. www.dynepic.com

dilium presents Augmented Reality Studio: the smart solution for creating AR experiences

The innovative tool was the protagonist of the "30 Replicable Success Cases in your company" presented at the Italian week of Artificial Intelligence.

dilium, an innovative startup dedicated to technological research based in Milan (Italy), unveiled its Augmented Reality Studio tool during the AI Week 2021. Named “the photoshop of Augmented Reality”, it is designed to develop, manage and start projects in AR in a simple and effective way. In just a few minutes, you can bring your desired projects to life, regardless of your IT skills. All content changes are displayed in real time to give you total control over your creations.

Augmented Reality Studio is a flexible solution that adapts to the needs of small, medium and large companies. Its flexibility is contained in the tools offered and designed for every need: a SaaS platform for a guided creation of AR experiences. Augmented Reality can be used in communication activities, inside stores or in marketing campaigns.

With Augmented Reality Studio, creating AR experiences is even easier thanks to the use of templates available with the Web license. Upload only the required content and watch your project come to life via the Augmented Reality Studio App. Compose your experience without constraints with the PRO license: upload videos, images and connect the Call to Actions as you wish, thanks to a clear and immediate visual editor accessible from any browser.

Designed to offer an advantage in terms of time and performance, it is ideal for those pursuing the improvement of work processes, the increase in sales and conversion rate, the reduction of development time and the differentiation of products. “With Augmented Reality Studio we intend to bring Augmented Reality closer to companies with an agile, accessible and secure product. Augmented Reality Studio allows everyone to create incredible Augmented Reality experiences without prior knowledge. Our qualified team is always available to offer support in the choices and in the design process". Said Donato De Ieso, CEO of dilium.

Information about dilium:

www.dilium.com

dilium is an innovative startup that, through specific skills in the Information and Communication Technology (ITC) and Technology Innovation Management (TIM) sector, offers innovative technological solutions to support companies in the growth of their business. 

We are pioneers of Frontier Technologies such as Machine Learning & AI, Blockchain, Algorithm & Advanced CMS and Augmented Reality to support digital transformation in B2B and B2C markets. From the analysis of the needs presented by our customers, we map the technological territory to build a performing development program.

In the field of research and development, we are the owner of a national patent for the use of a random extraction algorithm in Augmented Reality prize competitions created through the AR Win platform.

For info and contact:

Gianluigi Gollo

Business Developer

gianluigi@dilium.com

Ingalls Information Security gains its patent for Viewpoint and joins VR/AR Association

Ingalls Information Security, a Louisiana based cybersecurity services company, announces its patent award for Viewpoint, a network security monitoring and correlation system that provides a three-dimensional (3D) visualization of network traffic overlaid with security alerts and other relevant discrete data. This innovative software gives security professionals the ability to see and interact with data spatially, eliminating the need to scroll through massive spreadsheets of technical data. This quantum leap forward in cybersecurity data visualization provides capabilities that have never existed before.

There’s a big problem in cybersecurity: current tools all present information the same way - as a spreadsheet with rows and rows of information that must be individually read, considered, and added to an analyst’s mental model of what is being investigated.  “It’s like trying to watch a baseball game through a drinking straw. You never see the whole picture” Jason Ingalls, Chief Executive Officer, explains, “That’s why we built Viewpoint, to visualize every actor and every event in the cyberspace that we have data for, so we can understand what’s going on and take action a lot faster. We can literally walk through a network node-by-node to trace an event all the way back to its source.”  By adding an intuitive element designed for the way the human brain works, Viewpoint lets security professionals gain rapid situational awareness that’s not possible in other data presentation systems. 

Viewpoint was designed for Mission Defense Teams, Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs), Incident Responders (IR), Security Operations Centers (SOC), and those in Virtual and Augmented Reality Cyber Support (VR/AR) who must be able to quickly identify attacks through timely analysis of data in order to effectively protect our nation’s most critical infrastructure.

Brandi Pickett, Director of Ingalls Government Programs division, adds, “We are extremely excited to be part of the VRARA Central Florida Chapter. Ingalls has been in the VR/AR space for a number of years from developing Viewpoint to supporting small businesses with VR/AR capabilities to become CMMC ready. It’s great to know we share the same passion for VR/AR technology with this chapter and we look forward to expanding the ecosystem.”

"The use of VR & AR technologies have finally made it to the tipping point of mass adoption and new application areas such as in Cyber Security are unlocking a tremendous amount of value and opportunity.  I am thrilled that Ingalls Information Security has joined the VRARA and look forward to their leadership in promoting the adoption of immersive technology in the area of information security" says John Cunningham, Chapter President, VRARA Central Florida.

About Ingalls: Ingalls has provided cybersecurity consulting, testing, managed detection and incident response services since 2010, and has been called upon to respond to some of the largest data breaches known. Ingalls client base includes Department of Defense, state, and local government, financial institutions, healthcare, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs/nonprofits). The company’s core focus is establishing Louisiana as a cybersecurity center of excellence. 

For more information visit: https://iinfosec.com

3 Case Studies for Augmented Reality for Food and Beverage: Nespresso, Bianchi Wines, Mazola

By incorporating technologies like Augmented Reality in the Food and Beverage industry, brands have new tools to generate engagement with consumers and boost sales. These innovative experiences inspire customers to see, try and learn about a product using only their mobile phone.

Explore these 3 AR case studies from the Food and Beverage Industry:

KEY BRAND MESSAGES - NESPRESSO
These solutions can also be used to communicate institutional brand campaigns and generate content that adds value to the customer. Nespresso developed a communication element that aims to disseminate its global sustainability platform and consolidate knowledge about its local Recycling program. Through a 360 ° interactive experience you can learn about the sustainable practices that make it possible to obtain exceptional coffee and also shares information about their capsule recycling program. In a dynamic experience, they explain that the used coffee capsule is donated to the NGO Huerta Niño and that the aluminum is then melted to make new objects such as Caran D’Ache notebooks and pens. Furthermore, you can view the limited edition of these products with AR and participate in a trivia game to learn more about the program.

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/525599928

PRODUCT LAUNCH - BIANCHI WINES
With Augmented Reality products come to life and build a storytelling for a campaign that is attractive as well as interactive for the user. Bodegas Bianchi presented its first harvest of ‘IV Generación’ wine incorporating Augmented Reality by scanning the bottle’s label. This experience allows consumers to know much more about the grape’s origins, the soil studies that have been carried out on the terroir, the oenological team, the members of the fourth generation and everything about the characteristics of climate, soil, irrigation, and more.

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/525660561

PACKAGING WITH AR - MAZOLA
Packaging plays a key role in POS and a great competitive advantage would be to expand its communication through Augmented Reality. Consumers can scan the product and obtain additional information about its usage that doesn’t fit on the label. Another tactic is to introduce AR into POP material to create attention-grabbing advertising.

Mazola Mayonnaise carried out a 360 ° experience presenting a typical kitchen context when the product packaging is scanned. There, consumers find different ideas to prepare recipes by following step-by-step instructions. In addition, the final result of the dish can be visualized in 3D, as if it were prepared and waiting on the table.

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/492528141

Contact

Name: Florencia Moltini

Email Address: florencia@camonapp.com

Website URL: https://camonapp.com/en/augmented-reality-food-beverage/

AfterNow Prez is grant recipient of the Oculus LaunchPad program

Oculus VR just announced that AfterNow Prez is one of the grant recipients of the Oculus LaunchPad 2020.. Thanks to Jeffrey Breugelmans, PhD for making this happen. It validates using VR/AR for communications is essential to the future of work. We are enabling any business users to create memorable and engaging immersive experiences in no time for sales, training or presenting. More info here

AfterNow Prez can best be described as "PowerPoint meets Zoom inside XR."

As the world grows increasingly interconnected, people keep finding new ways to share their unique perspectives and ideas. These connections tend to be limited to audio and/or 2D visuals, however. At AfterNow, we empower storytellers to deliver more immersive and impactful experiences by taking communication to the next level—no coding or 3D modeling experience needed!

AfterNow Prez caters specifically to XR presentations. We developed the platform with trainers and educators in mind, by sticking to familiar concepts such as assets, slides, animations, and transitions. It is this singular focus on effective presentation delivery, alongside well-defined user roles, that distinguishes Prez from more general collaboration-oriented apps. The presenter sets their stage and remains in full control of the content and progress.

Web: https://www.afternow.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afternow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afternowlab/

Contact

Name: Philippe Lewicki

Email Address: philippe@afternow.io

Website URL: http://www.afternow.io

Funding starts at $50K! ThirdEye Creates Fund for AR/MR Software Startups to Further Industry Growth

Today, ThirdEye, a leader in augmented and mixed reality enterprise solutions, announces the creation of the ThirdEye Investment Fund to further the growth of AR/MR software companies.

Funding starts at $50K, and companies will be evaluated based on the need for particular software applications within the enterprise space, as well as the functionality.

Because ThirdEye regularly works with enterprise clients, including those in the healthcare, field services and military spaces, it is very familiar with the specialized needs of each of these industries. Through this fund, the company aims to enable strong joint partnership and marketing opportunities, which will allow ThirdEye to continue to provide end-to-end AR/MR solutions for its customers – even as it expands into new industries.

Aligning with ThirdEye's mission to provide end-to-end AR solutions, qualifying software companies can now apply to receive funding from the ThirdEye Investment Fund

PRINCETON, N.J. – May 18, 2021– ThirdEye, a leader in augmented and mixed reality enterprise solutions, today announces its creation of the ThirdEye Investment Fund, which allows for AR/MR software companies to become eligible for investment opportunities to further overall industry growth. 

ThirdEye will actively aid in the growth of qualifying AR/MR companies while enabling strong joint partnership and marketing opportunities, such as sharing of leads, marketing, sales and support.

"As ThirdEye grows, it is important that we also bolster other AR/MR companies in the space – especially those making software that is crucial to our target market of enterprise customers," said Nick Cherukuri, CEO and founder of ThirdEye. "Enterprise customers want a full end-to-end AR/MR solution, and no single company is poised to meet all these specialized requirements, but if we all work together, we can meet the needs of enterprise customers and provide a convenient and lightweight AR solution." 

ThirdEye regularly works with a wide variety of enterprise clients, including those in the healthcare, field services and military spaces, and is very familiar with the software needs of industries. ThirdEye plans to review applicants holistically, and there are no revenue or size requirements to apply for the grant. The company's internal advisory board will evaluate applicants based on the need for particular software applications within the enterprise space, as well as the functionality of the software. They will also consider applicants' financial information. The investment amount received will range depending on the company's stage, and funding starts at $50K. 

Companies interested in applying can visit www.thirdeyegen.com and submit applications on the investment fund page.

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About ThirdEye

ThirdEye is a leader in smart glasses and AR/MR software development. While many companies today use just smart glasses or only software, ThirdEye provides a full end-to-end package for its customers and employees. It has hundreds of software developers creating apps ranging from games to entertainment to enterprise applications and its products retail around the world. From everyday consumers to Fortune 500 companies, ThirdEye is bringing the power of mixed reality globally. Mixed reality has the potential to change the way the world operates, and ThirdEye's vision is to help generate the future.  

Use of Virtual Reality (VR) for Defense Training

What is the relevance of VR and AR In Defence ?

Virtual Reality is a technology that simulates real-life experiences and allows people to don their own cyber avatars in a virtual world and interact with it like they would in the real world. The application of VR technology in the military paradigm is to make trainees and officers better at using equipment, navigating a mode of transport, gaining experience of potential combat situations, medical training and more

One of the advantage of VR training in the military is that it offers the functionality to immerse users in a virtual yet safe world. This feature is what makes it so relevant in the defence sector, as it offers militaries and defence contractors a way to gain invaluable experience of dealing with high-stress, life threatening environments from the safety of a training room. On the other hand , AR is often used to solve challenges or for training purposes. AR is effective for warfare simulations, military sand tables, battlefield visualisations, and other applications that require a realistic representation of defence activities.

What Training Challenges Does VR/AR Help Tackle for the Defence & Military?

Technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality resolve multiple pain points that have plagued military training for years, besides negating specific obstacles to training. Here’s how:

Providing ‘First-Hand’ Experience to Trainees:
Unfortunately, most training ranges don’t offer opportunities to train in such an environment. This is where VR comes into the picture. VR training solutions can give soldiers the experience of being in battle-like situations under complete safety. VR takes computer-based training to another level by providing personnel a chance to interact with real machines, guns, vehicles and environment to train in a safe, controlled environment with fully immersive, multi-user experiences.

Consistent & Scalable Training:
The military sector requires scalable training that can train large numbers of troops or personnel at the same time . Hence, it is crucial to build capacity for practical training at that scale, which is what VR and AR offers. Besides, these platforms ensure consistency of training across thousands of personnel, while also allowing for effective monitoring and evaluation of individual performance.

Training in The Covid-19 Era:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic if not all, most physical training exercises have been put on hold because of the obvious restrictions on movement. VR and AR training platforms, naturally, offer the most logical and practical solution for this pain point.

Cost-effective Training:
Training in VR and AR brings down the cost of training drastically because the replicas of weapons or vehicles that are simulated in a virtual training application cost way less than actual inventory. For instance, training flights for fighter pilots are more expensive than a VR flight simulator or actual weapons are more costly to train than a simulated weapon training simulator

Measurement and Performance Tracking:
With Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality training platforms, instructors can receive real-time information on their trainees’ performance in a simulated scenario, allowing them to pass on instant, detailed feedback to each trainee. This helps trainees identify their personal strengths and work on their weaknesses a lot better.

Better engagement:
Both AR and VR training modules provide an engaging environment that feels like a serious games. So soldiers and personnel find the training more enjoyable. More often than not, this translates into higher engagement and greater understanding of what they are learning.

Uses & Applications of VR and AR In Military and Defence Training

VR training and AR training both have a plethora of use cases for military training in the Army, Navy and Airforce that enhance the quality of personnel training and increase their chances of carrying out successful missions. Some of these applications are common to all 3 branches of the military while some have a specific use case in a particular branch.


Uses of VR and AR in the Army

1. Firearm Training:

2. Electronic Warfare training

3. Sniper Training

4. Situational Awareness & Experience:

5. Armoured Vehicle Simulator

6. Vehicle Repair and Maintenance in the Battlefield

Uses of VR and AR in the Air Force
1) Flight Simulation
2) Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Training
3) Medical Training

Uses of VR In the Navy
1) Virtual Ship Bridge:
2) Virtual Submarine Simulator:

Final thoughts

The huge potential of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) is being tapped to create large volume simulation environments for military and paramilitary domains. The VR training and AR training platform is not restricted by the availability of training sites, weather conditions, or the consumption of equipment. This means training can be provided efficiently in a short period of time. As we discovered in this article, VR training and AR help military and defence to combat many training challenges.

Virtual reality takes battle training to the next level by:

• Allowing trainees to practice and improve their skills in safety

• Simulating real life situations with precision to help soldiers develop cognitive skills

• Fostering teamwork, situational awareness and increased stress resistance

• Training personnel to use weapons, navigate aircraft and naval vessels

• Facilitating situations to train medical military personnel

• Resolving logistical roadblocks to training

• Minimizing costs incurred on real world training
  
  

Tecknotrove is Asia’s premier Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) company with a specialization in developing applications for mining, aviation, automotive and military, defence and nuclear training. Our team of experts will develop bespoke scalable and immersive VR applications that will elevate the efficiency of your personnel training programs. Get in touch with us to discuss your VR integration plans and to deploy revolutionary VR training applications for your personnel.

For more information you can connect with Tecknotrove on sales@tecknotrove.com or visit www.tecknotrove.com

Contact:

Name: Payal Gupta

Email Address: payalgupta@tecknotrove.com

Website URL: http://tecknotrove.com/virtual-reality-vr-in-defence/

T-Mobile Partners with Healium to Help Honor Veterans

T-mobile recently partnered with Healium, a virtual human performance channel, to provide free virtual "flights" to terminally ill or aging Veterans unable to physically travel to see their memorials in Washington, DC.

It’s Military Appreciation Month, and we honor those who have served our country. T-Mobile today announced it is teaming up with Healium to bring a virtual Honor Flight experience to veterans living in small towns across the country, transporting them with the power of Virtual Reality (VR) and 5G to visit the Washington D.C. war memorials from the comfort of their own homes.

There’s no need to travel. T-Mobile and Healium are equipping Honor Flight Network volunteers with VR headsets and Inseego 5G MiFi M2000 hotspots, so our country’s veterans can virtually experience the sights and sounds of the memorials dedicated to them. With T-Mobile Extended Range 5G covering 1.6 million square miles, this toolkit enables volunteers to travel to remote locations, meet with veterans in their homes and run a high-bandwidth VR experience using the T-Mobile 5G network.

From the comfort of their living rooms, veterans are virtually transported to Washington D.C. — just as if they were there in person — where they can tour the war memorials that commemorate their service and honor their fallen comrades. In the virtual tours, veterans can hear the sound of the Rainbow Pool, watch the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, and visit the World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Women in Military Service For America Memorial. There’s even a virtual tour of the USS Nimitz in the Pacific Ocean.

“We are losing our World War II Veterans at a rate of hundreds a day, and sadly many may not live long enough to be able to see their memorials in person,” said Sarah Hill, CEO, Healium. “This is a such a powerful application that can help us reach Veterans, including those living in small towns and remote locations. While nothing is as good as a real, in-person Honor Flight trip, this is a beautiful way to take Veterans there if they’re not able to travel.”

Healium is as an early leader in Mixed Reality solutions designed to improve mental fitness. Since 2015, it has supported the volunteer efforts of Central Missouri Honor Flight, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring those who served and sacrificed for our country. The Honor Flight Network is a national network of independent Hubs, each dedicated to transporting U.S. military veterans to see the Washington, D.C. war memorials at no cost to the veterans.

“5G is the enabler for VR applications that can transport us to new places, giving us immersive experiences that better connect us to our world,” said John Saw, EVP of Advanced & Emerging Technologies at T-Mobile. “We are delighted to team up with Healium and Honor Flight Network to help give back to those who have served our country. With 5GForAll we can bring transformative services such as this to everyone, including those living in rural America.”

Building #5GForAll
T-Mobile is America’s 5G leader with the largest, fastest and most reliable 5G network. T-Mobile’s Extended Range 5G covers 295 million people across 1.6 million square miles. That’s 4x more geographic coverage than Verizon and 2x more than AT&T. And with Sprint now part of T-Mobile, the Un-carrier is widening its lead, lighting up Ultra Capacity 5G across the country, bringing fast 5G speeds to more places than anyone else. Ultra Capacity 5G can deliver speeds around 300 Mbps with peaks of 1 Gbps, and now covers 140 million people.

Incredible and innovative 5G products and services are quickly being built, and they require a 5G network with capacity and broad reach, one that’s being built to support virtually all types of use cases and provide unprecedented reach. It’s called #5GForAll and only T-Mobile can build it. With its supercharged 5G network as the foundation, T-Mobile is fueling 5G innovation and building the 5G ecosystem with a number of initiatives. The Un-carrier collaborates with universities and standards bodies to support 5G research and development. In addition to running the award-winning T-Mobile Accelerator, it operates the T-Mobile Ventures investment fund and is a co-founder of the 5G Open Innovation Lab. From employee benefits and military discounts, to its pledge to hire 10,000 Veterans and military spouses by 2023, T-Mobile is honored to serve those who serve our country. Find out more on our website. And, follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest company news.

Design Interactive Partners with Hitachi to Win Army’s xTech Direct-to-Phase II SBIR

Sponsored by the Army’s new xTech SBIR program, Design Interactive has partnered with Hitachi to win a Direct-to-Phase II Award. Under Topic F of the solicitation (Condition Based Maintenance for Combat Vehicles), Design Interactive proposed the development of AUGMENTOR® Data Unification Operations (DUO).

AUGMENTOR® DUO is a Soldier-centered diagnostic tool that uses a hybrid approach to condition-based maintenance modeling which will improve the Army’s ability to manage complex systems by providing data and analytics to support preemptive and predictive maintenance.

Like traditional predictive modeling techniques, DUO combines onboard sensor data with vehicle-specific history and aggregates this data across a fleet of similar, peer vehicles. What makes DUO unique, is the fusion of the traditional data with physics and material models of components and Soldier-provided data. This data fusion not only allows DUO to better diagnose the most likely current condition but also provides a prognosis that predicts the likely remaining useful life of a component. Additionally, it results in a more accurate diagnosis of the current condition, a prognosis that predicts the remaining useful life (RUL) of a component, and fully integrates the Soldier into condition-based maintenance. Ultimately, DUO will result in increased fleet and personnel readiness.

Design Interactive is a small woman-owned business founded in 1998, headquartered in Orlando, Florida with over 20 years of human factors, user-centered design, and modeling expertise. For more information on Design Interactive, please visit us at https://www.designinteractive.net/.

For more information about the Army’s xTech program, see here: https://www.arl.army.mil/xtechsearch/

Contact:

Name: Stacey Sanchez

Email Address: stacey.sanchez@designinteractive.net

Unity, Sony, IEEE to take the stage at the VR/AR Global Summit ONLINE Conference+Expo (Press Release)

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) will host the VR/AR Global Summit ONLINE on June 2-4, 2021 bringing together global leaders applying virtual & augmented reality technologies in enterprise, entertainment, healthcare, education, remote collaboration, retail & e-commerce and more.

PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 10, 2021

After organizing the virtual VR/AR Global Summits in 2020, the largest global ecosystem of VR/AR companies, brands, and professionals is going virtual again.

The theme of the summit is “The Time is Now,” and it will feature thought-leaders and creatives from around the globe in engaging live discussions, debates, round tables, workshops, Ask an Expert Sessions, networking and immersive social events.

We will have 150+ Speakers, Exhibitors, Brands/End-Users (including Bentley, Bristol Myers, CraneMorley, Mayo Clinic, Shopify, Sony, UPS, Whitecaps, Viacom), sessions on enterprise, safety, health, diversity & inclusion, defense & aerospace, equity and access to education, and so much more! The summit is sponsored by Unity, Lenovo, Healium, Librestream, IO Industries, Emergent, IEEE, Cognitive 3D, Boston Micro Fabrication, Hotlum Powell, Innovation Quebec and Xenco Medical, Northeastern, among others.

“The VR/AR Global Summit brings together the greatest minds working in spatial reality today, many of whom use Unity’s market leading real-time 3D platform to develop interactive VR and AR experiences,” said Timoni West, Vice-President of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Unity. “As the world’s leading platform in real-time 3D, Unity is proud to be the title sponsor and share in this year’s virtual experience and see how our technology is being utilized.”

Plus, we will have 1000s of 1-on-1 interactive meets as part of our famous Speed Networking. Our online events platform uses a special networking feature that will match and connect you with other executives and give you 5 minutes to connect 1-on-1 on video where you can preview each other's credentials, bio, and talk business!

“This summit will bring together some of the world’s greatest designers, hardware manufactures, software developers, marketers, end users and entrepreneurs to share ideas, best practices, network, and get business done,” says Nathan Pettyjohn, President of the VR/AR Association.

The VR/AR Global Summit will feature dynamic keynotes, industry tracks, a startup pitchfest, demos, exhibits, networking and amazing VIP events. It will showcase the best that the industry has to offer.

Tickets are now on sale for the event - Get tickets here https://hopin.com/events/vr-ar-global-summit-2021-north-america

To learn more about the VR/AR Global Summit see http://www.vrarglobalsummit.com

Contact:
Anne-Marie Enns
VR/AR Global Summit, Executive Producer
Am@thevrara.com

Kris Kolo
Global Executive Director, VR/AR Association (VRARA)
Kris@thevrara.com

About VR/AR Association (VRARA)

The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between innovative companies and people in the VR and AR ecosystem that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry standards, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies.

About VR/AR Global Summit

The summit is a content-driven VR / AR show, featuring important conversations, talks, exhibits, and events led by globally leading companies and organizations, who are sharing practical and valuable real-use cases from the immersive industry. Our Summit is now the largest immersive tech event in the world.

Pico Announces Next Gen Enterprise 6DoF Headsets: Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye

Today, Pico Interactive announces the launch of its latest headsets in its Neo line – the Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye, which are built for businesses and will be available in the West, including North America and Europe. These headsets follow the launch of the Neo 3 – a consumer-only headset exclusively available in China.

Both 6DoF models were built for the enterprise and are powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Platform. The headsets have a single 5.5” display with 3664*1920 resolution, a PPI of 773 and up to 90Hz refresh rate. With safety of utmost importance, the headsets also have a replaceable PU sterilizable face cushion that’s hygienic and washable.

Pico is once again partnering with Tobii, the world leader in eye tracking, to make the Neo 3 Pro Eye headset a leader in the enterprise virtual reality space. The Neo 3 Pro Eye, with built in Tobii Eye Tracking, will continue to help enterprises gain a deeper understanding of customers, enhance training efficiency, improve productivity and accelerate innovation in many fields such as healthcare and wellness.

The release can be found below.

Pico Interactive Announces Next Gen Enterprise 6DoF Headsets: Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye

The Neo 3 family of headsets, powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ XR2 Platform, include 6DoF motion controllers and four cameras, improving tracking and the guardian system

SAN FRANCISCO – May 10, 2021 – Pico Interactive, a global tech company that develops innovative virtual reality (VR) and enterprise solutions, today announces the launch of its latest headsets in its Neo line – the Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye, which are built for businesses and will be available in the West, including North America and Europe. These headsets follow the launch of the Neo 3 – a consumer-only headset exclusively available in China.

“Business needs are constantly evolving due to the changing landscape all industries are finding themselves in due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Henry Zhou, CEO of Pico Interactive. “For the Neo 3 line, we implemented the latest technologies to meet the ever-changing demands of the enterprise. For instance, as hybrid and remote work continues, more companies are seeking remote collaboration solutions, like Pico Interactive’s VR headsets with tools and applications available through our software partners, to allow employees to increase productivity and sales to boost revenue. From training firefighters to decreasing the impact of social isolation on seniors to measuring brain health, Pico’s headsets are now being used in a wide range of industries.

Both 6DoF models were built for the enterprise and are powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Platform. The headsets have a single 5.5” display with 3664*1920 resolution, a PPI of 773 and up to 90Hz refresh rate. With safety of utmost importance, the headsets also have a replaceable PU sterilizable face cushion that’s hygienic and washable.

The controllers have been updated from the Neo 2 models as well, transitioning to two 6DoF optical controllers for improved tracking. With the Neo 3 headsets having four cameras instead of two, the guardian system has also been improved from the last generation. The guardian system now offers a more robust, flexible, and open user tracking system, which allows for a larger range of commercial use-cases without requiring additional devices or setup costs – all while removing hurdles to effective implementation.

The Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye keep the same counterbalanced design as their predecessor – having a reasonably weighted front HMD with the battery pack located in the rear. This provides a comfortable experience that’s compatible with adults and kids.

Pico is once again partnering with Tobii, the world leader in eye tracking, to make the Neo 3 Pro Eye headset a leader in the enterprise virtual reality space. The Neo 3 Pro Eye, with built in Tobii Eye Tracking, will continue to help enterprises gain a deeper understanding of customers, enhance training efficiency, improve productivity and accelerate innovation in many fields such as healthcare and wellness.

The Pico Neo 3 Pro and Neo 3 Pro Eye will also support NVIDIA’s Direct Mode as they are DisplayPort (DP) supported and equipped with DP connectors and cables, which provide native 4K@90Hz high bandwidth wired connection for Pico VR Streaming. When Pico HMD is connected to a PC via a DP cable, the Pico VR streaming assistant can work in Direct Mode, which is a high-performance, low-latency way to render PC VR content to Pico HMD display.

The entire Neo 3 family of headsets support NVIDIA CloudXR™, delivering VR wirelessly across 5G and WiFi networks. With NVIDIA CloudXR™, enterprises can integrate VR into their workflows to drive design reviews, virtual production, location-based entertainment and more.

With Pico’s focus on the enterprise, these headsets are sold directly to companies via a dedicated sales team spread across the globe. The Neo 3 Pro is available for pre-order at $699 USD and the Neo 3 Pro Eye at $899 USD. They will be available in Q3 2021. For more information on the headsets, visit https://www.pico-interactive.com/.

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About Pico Interactive

Pico Interactive focuses on innovative VR and AR solutions that enable businesses to create and experience the best in VR and Interactive Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI). With operations in the United States, Europe, China and Japan, Pico Interactive focuses on creating amazing VR platforms for any application and is built around the principle of “user-first design.” To learn more, visit www.pico-interactive.com.

Media Contact

Elsa Anschuetz

Uproar PR for Pico Interactive

eanschuetz@uproarpr.com

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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

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Canada’s Ocean Supercluster and Modest Tree Announce $2.2M Tech Companion Project

Halifax, Canada, May 3, 2021- Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced the Mobile and Mixed Reality Virtual Technician and Maintenance Software project. This new project, being led by Modest Tree, will develop an integrated service-hub, referred to as “Tech Companion,” that centralizes data in a remotely accessible, intelligent, and automated digital ecosystem for use in ocean industries.

As a unified digital platform, Tech Companion will connect technicians across the globe and facilitate the collection of core data, including condition-based monitoring of equipment, task level instructions, structured reporting, and augmented reality training to support tasks on demand.

Tech Companion uses live, data-driven systems for more accurate and streamlined maintenance operations, resulting in significant time and cost-savings during in-service product support and a substantial reduction in the downtime of ocean assets.

“This project marks a significant milestone in the evolution of data-centric technology to transform the way industry collects and leverages operational and maintenance data on marine equipment during build and in-service support."

"Through the Ocean Supercluster and the Government of Canada, Modest Tree is poised to drive digital transformation across the ocean industry by bringing historical and new data from multiple sources into an integrated, data-driven platform.” - Sam Sannandeji, Chief Executive Officer, Modest Tree

About Modest Tree:

Modest Tree is an award-winning Canadian software company focused on providing data-driven digitalization solutions for global Enterprise. Founded in 2011, we have worked with leading OEMs and military clients to develop digital solutions that accelerate employee training, product sales and marketing, and secure virtual communications.

Visit www.modesttree.com to learn more.

Media Contact:

Modest Tree

Director of PR and Marketing

Laura Bohnert

press@modesttree.com