We specialise in the development of interactive 3D applications that integrate with our clients’ simulation systems to provide a 3D visual representation of that simulation.

 

That visual could represent the driver’s view from the front of a train, the state of a complex facility, or simulate the CCTV view from a dangerous environment.

 

Whatever they show, visuals help make simulations more intuitive, more realistic and certainly easier to understand. In many cases our visuals are a key component of the simulation solution.

Our RapidRail Visualisation for the Digital Railway is an example of our simulation visuals. The ‘view from the cab’ is critical when major changes to rail procedures are made – like those underway with the implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). With RapidRail you see exactly what the driver would see in these changed conditions – from stations, signals, signage, and overhead electrification, to weather effects, lighting effects, and night-driving views – ensuring enhancements never become hazards. Read more about RapidRail here.

Take a look at our LNG Transfer Training Application for GTT Training as another example.

We also develop interactive 3D applications that simulate the behaviour of a system or piece of equipment. These can be used to support training, evaluate public or stakeholder opinion, can help operators optimise a system, or can support communication by showing how a system works when it’s not possible or easy to do so in reality, for example, due to the size of the system.

The “WindTwin” innovation project we worked on simulates and replicates the behaviour and status of a wind turbine system by presenting a simulated realistic 3D representation of sensor data from real assets in a “Digital Twin” solution.

Being able to simulate something and visualise it, whether that is a system, a process, or, a particular activity in the virtual world, enables users to communicate complex plans, practice things many times and thoroughly understand the consequences of their actions.  Learning is accelerated and retained more effectively, stakeholders can be better engaged and proposed changes to a system can be simulated and tested and results presented to decision makers to enable them to make better informed decisions.