VR as a tool for planning

As a rule, industrial plants are not flat and linear systems, but complex structures that occupy space in all directions. The representation on the screen and on technical drawings therefore inevitably only reflects reality to a limited extent. It is difficult for the viewer to grasp more complicated relationships and, particularly in situations where accessibility, freedom of movement and ergonomics play a role, much remains hidden.

This is where a VR model provides important additional information. The realistic experience in a VR model provides a better understanding of complex, geometric relationships and makes local conditions tangible.

In addition to these specific advantages, VR also enables a deeper understanding of the overall situation, the value of which can only really be understood in VR.
Working with VR should help to speed up the planning process, optimize the design and at the same time avoid changes at a later stage. Ultimately, the aim is to save money and time.

But a VR model is not limited to just being viewed. It is the wide range of interaction possibilities that make a VR model very useful:

• switch back and forth between design options for direct comparison and discussion
• make objects visible and invisible based on common attributes, for example
  • only steel construction visible
  • only piping visible
  • all parts of the cooling system visible
• Measure distances
• Display as a scaled model for an even better overall view

On request, we can develop further special interactions that are necessary for your application.

Additional options:

• The model can also be walked through on screen, a VR system is not absolutely necessary.
• The model can be equipped with a conference mode to enable a joint walk-through from different locations.
• The model can be sent as a stand-alone application, for example to use it as a communication aid in exchanges with project partners. For these cases, we can offer synchronization with our server so that the model is always up to date for all participants.