i3Dimensions Unveils Technology Enabling True Interactive 3D Simulation-Based Training
Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering First to Benefit From Breakthrough, Interactive 3D e-Learning Solution
Vancouver, BC, May 6, 2002 — i3Dimensions Inc. announced today the release of its interactive 3D simulation-based training toolset for the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering (CFSME). The advanced simulation training toolset, an industry-first developed using the company's breakthrough Pixel3™ technology, enables full-and real-time interaction with complex 3D data on a common PC.
The technology is expected to improve the school's performance and productivity by delivering hands-on, realistic and interactive content, while reducing the costs and risks associated with live physical systems training. i3Dimensions' revolutionary 3D toolset represents the future of e-Learning for the military and other industries who deal with complex physical systems, such as the aerospace, automotive and manufacturing sectors.
"Comprehensive learning and understanding of complex physical systems is achieved by 'doing', not just reading or watching," said CFSME's Warrant Officer Kevin Ellis. "i3Dimensions' Pixel3 technology allows our students to construct and disassemble, modify and rotate, clip and view the external and internal contents of an object on a PC. This is a significant advance for our training program. It extends the boundaries of our hands-on e-Learning capabilities and we expect to see a reduction in overall training expenditures and associated risks working with live physical systems."
The Pixel3 powered toolset, custom designed for the CFSME, is the first of several PC-based lesson plans to teach parts familiarization - as well as assembly and disassembly of the Medium Girder Bridge for its combat engineer students who travel to the Combat Training Centre in Gagetown, New Brunswick. The opportunity to maximize the learning potential, by using highly realistic and dynamically interactive 3D models of the bridge, will enable CFSME to extend the scope of its e-Learning program to include complex weapon systems, mine awareness and other complicated pieces of equipment associated with their work environment.
Pixel3 technology is a 3D software framework and real-time volume graphics engine. The software framework provides the infrastructure to assemble and manipulate digital objects. The graphics engine enables dynamic update and display of user-defined attributes and is designed to operate on common PCs without graphics hardware acceleration. Pixel3 enables organizations to deliver cost-effective, compelling 3D learning content that has real-world attributes and behaviour, improving the quality and richness of the e-Learning experience.
"Unveiling its first rendition of a true advance in 3D represents a significant milestone for i3Dimensions," said Don Durand, i3Dimensions' Product Manager. "The CFSME project requirements were demanding, and meeting them in both a timely and cost-effective manner is an excellent example of the strength of this technology. CFSME's distributed learning vision, coupled with i3Dimensions' technology, creates a strong present and future partnership."
The CFSME is leading the way in distributed learning through the application of 3D simulation technology to improve the quality of their computer-based training capabilities. The project's goal is to improve soldiers' quality of life and reduce attrition using an effective e-Learning application.
Based in Vancouver, B.C., i3Dimensions Inc. is a developer of technology that provides visualization and simulation solutions, enabling modification and manipulation of complex 3D data in real-time, on common PCs and other computing platforms. The privately held company was founded in July 2000 to develop and promote the revolutionary Pixel3™ technology, which adds new capabilities to interactive 3D visualization for a wide range of industries including military, defence, automotive and manufacturing.
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