TechViz - Blog - AR / VR for engineering

SolidWorks to AR / VR: Empowering engineers to build better products

Posted by Sandrine Lasserre on Mar 10, 2023 10:15:00 AM

Some companies spend countless hours building prototypes in real life and conducting tests on physical products. CAD software like SolidWorks have helped many engineers and designers by enabling them to work with 3D models. What if you could go even further with virtual reality?

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Topics: finger tracking, body tracking, VR software, VR engineering, Vr design review, AR/VR collaboration, hand tracking, virtual assembly

Design better workplaces with the integration of human factors in VR

Posted by Sandrine Lasserre on Jan 21, 2021 11:55:27 AM

In 2080, one third of the European population will be 65 or older. For smart factories through the path of the Industry 4.0, it means having a “good” workplace is not enough, and its design should anticipate the preservation of the operator’s wellbeing. Therefore, the working environment for modern manufacturing workplaces must allow for the best productivity and quality outputs, while offering a secure environment for the workers.

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Topics: finger tracking, Workstation ergonomics, body tracking, VR engineering, cockpit ergonomics, hand tracking

VR in engineering: nearly everything you need to know

Posted by Sandrine Lasserre on Nov 25, 2020 1:35:08 PM
Updated on january 12, 2023
 
Virtual Reality has become a common fixture in today’s society: whether it is for entertainment or for business, for technological reasons or safety requirements. 

VR is everywhere with a broad variety of industrial application, and the potential to revolutionize many others. The potential of virtual reality technology is endless and drives digital transformation

VR is an innovation that’s been around since the 90’s and - even though companies are more and more preoccupied by digital trust - VR is now widely used in the professional area. It is transforming today, and gives everyone with an engineering background the possibility to shape tomorrow. Thanks to virtual reality, engineers and developers can predict and solve issues before they happen.

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Topics: vr headsets, finger tracking, Workstation ergonomics, Virtual manikin, body tracking, VR engineering, Vr design review, VR maintenance, cockpit ergonomics, 3D data visualization, Specialized training, AR/VR collaboration, hand tracking, virtual assembly, Immersive room / CAVE, Powerwall

How full body tracking VR improves ergonomics for manufacturers

Posted by Sandrine Lasserre on Jul 6, 2020 6:02:30 PM

Industry 4.0 and digital revolution brought many innovations, new methodologies and tools to the manufacturing industry. Virtual Reality technologies enable businesses to design products and better their production process by simulating 3D prototypes in a virtual environment. Besides saving time and resources, this new approach also enables to optimize the manufacturing lines and improve the workplace ergonomics.

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Topics: Workstation ergonomics, body tracking, cockpit ergonomics, Manufacturing Industry, hand tracking

Discover Xsens, TechViz 3D VR motion tracking partner

Posted by Maïssoun Haouas on Jun 18, 2018 6:24:09 PM

Interaction between the physical and the digital world is an important technology for industries. With a better human-machine interaction, industries work faster, make better-quality products and waste a lot less resources. Tracking human movements has many industrial use case. The 3D human body it creates, you can then use a VR software solution.
Discover our interview of Jason Konrath, Xsens Product Manager, talking about the powerful combination of Xsens and TechViz.

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Topics: body tracking