Headset-free 3D holographic digital screens provide immersive visualization for advanced simulation and modeling techniques.
Magnetic 3D has joined forces with the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab (VARLab) to explore new frontiers in digital twin technology. Through this collaboration, researchers will leverage Magnetic 3D’s glasses-free holographic displays to enhance immersive visualization techniques across industries.
The VARLab specializes in harnessing advanced simulation and modeling methods to tackle business challenges. Magnetic 3D’s 100-in. glasses-free 3D displays empower researchers to visualize and refine complex layouts, such as manufacturing facilities, in a fully immersive environment. By integrating real-world data, they can test configurations and simulate business processes to optimize efficiency. This smart manufacturing approach enables companies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and refine design, development, and engineering workflows before committing to physical construction. Additionally, linking the digital twin to real-world sensors provides real-time insights for ongoing improvements.
One of the core advantages of digital twins is their ability to provide dynamic 3D simulations of real-world processes. Magnetic 3D’s technology enhances this experience by adding depth perception, allowing stakeholders to step inside the simulation for a more intuitive understanding. This capability is particularly valuable in early-stage concept development, where engineers can use immersive 3D visualization to present their ideas and secure stakeholder buy-in more effectively.
Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, a trailblazer in virtual reality and co-inventor of the CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment), serves as co-director of the VARLab and holds the Agere Chair Professorship at UCF. Her expertise in immersive technologies will help drive innovative applications of holographic 3D displays in digital twin research, further bridging the gap between virtual simulations and real-world implementation.
“We are excited about our partnership with Magnetic 3D because their glasses-free 3D displays have incredible benefits and a lot of utility for many applications in our field,” she said in a press release. “Our research group primarily focuses on modeling and simulation in 3D environments, so we appreciate Magnetic 3D’s platform, which allows us to visualize and collaborate in 3D as a group without having to wear 3D glasses or headsets.”
