CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
18 October 2004
Implementation Investments
iMT Leverages MultiGen-Paradigm Visualization Software to Deliver 3-D Virtual Design Solution for Future Combat Systems
MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc., a provider of realtime 3D visual simulation software solutions, was chosen by iMT Incorporated to provide the modeling and visualization software for the visual component for iMT's 3-D Dome; a semi-portable, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution for virtual design review. The display environment was built for and is being used to support the rapid development of Future Combat Systems (FCS) vehicles and vehicle subsystems.
iMT's 3-D Dome provides users with the ability to visualize computer aided design (CAD) models in a fully immersive and interactive 3-D virtual environment without the need for costly prototypes and models. "Engineers, soldiers, and customers can literally sit in the commander's chair of the next-generation armored vehicle prior to bending the first piece of metal-a capability that promises to significantly reduce development timelines and cost while improving quality."
The semi-portable system supports 360 degree stereo viewing, an integrated tracking system for dynamic model visualization, and a networking capability for multi-site collaborative engineering. The semi-portable system is scalable to meet physical size and performance requirements. The system is compatible with a wide range of engineering and modeling design formats including Pro-Engineer, AutoCAD, Lightwave, and Maya. Virtual design review reduces risk, speeds design and development, and increases design quality by allowing engineers and users to effectively collaborate on new designs.
"The real-time performance achieved by iMT through the integration of MultiGen-Paradigm Distributed Rendering with an array of the most powerful PC's available is impressive," said Keith Briggs President of iMT. "It makes one feel like they are walking through a Star Trek Holodeck."
Both MultiGen-Paradigm and iMT believe it is important to architect their solutions on open standards and technologies to preserve the long-term value of visual simulation investments and enable customers to incorporate adaptive solutions to meet changing visual simulation requirements and technology environments. The 3-D Dome is a turn-key system that integrates open systems commercial solutions to achieve.
The 3-D Dome is available for purchase through iMT. The IMT 3-D Dome is being shown at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) conference, 25-27 October 2004, booth number 805.
iMT Incorporated is entering its 11th year in business providing high performance modeling and simulation system solutions. iMT specializes in integrating off-the-shelf components to achieve superior performance at minimal cost. Further information about iMT Incorporated and the 3-D Dome can be found at http://www.imtinc.com/ .
MultiGen-Paradigm, Inc. provides commercial-off-the-shelf, realtime 3D simulation software tools and solutions to interactively create and run visual and sensor simulation, simulation-based training, urban simulation and 3D GIS visualization applications. Further information about MultiGen-Paradigm and its products and services can be found at http://www.multigen-paradigm.com/ .
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