
Published by:
Dalibor Vuchikj
23 Nov 2020
My vision is to support companies and organizations in the development and implementation of mechanical engineering and operational projects. As a Mechanical Engineer by education, combined with a deep passion for new technologies. Specialize in offering cutting-edge digital methods and technologies, including 3D scanning, intelligent 3D modeling, documentation, 3D data processing and optimization, analysis, simulations, VR integration, and more.
Improving Client Experience with Virtual Reality in Preliminary Design
At IN 3D TECHNOLOGY, we value the positive experience our clients have when exploring their projects in an immersive environment. During the preliminary design phase, we used Virtual Reality (VR) to review architectural, thermomechanical, hydraulic, and electrical installations. Experiencing the design at full scale provided a realistic sense of space and equipment dimensions, helping clients and engineering teams identify new ideas and improve design decisions.
We also simulated the installation process step-by-step in a virtual environment and presented the complete process in VR. This allowed the project team to examine each stage of the installation method, identify potential issues, and explore alternative solutions before work began on-site. As a result, the team could develop safer, faster, and more cost-effective installation methods.
Using VR technology beyond entertainment demonstrates its practical value for capital investment projects and engineering analysis. Giving engineers the ability to experience a project at full scale provides a different perspective compared with reviewing the same information only through drawings or traditional computer screens. It can help teams understand complex tasks more easily, communicate ideas clearly, and make better-informed decisions.
Our team continues to explore and apply new digital technologies where they provide practical value to engineering projects. Using these technologies during the early stages of project development can improve project control, support faster decision-making, and help identify potential issues before implementation.
This approach can also contribute to reducing project time and costs while improving safety during installation and implementation, whether in manufacturing facilities or construction projects.
For this project, we used HTC VIVE XR Elite VR equipment together with 3D CAD data to create an immersive representation of the proposed design and installation process.