NGRAIN® Transformer 2.1 Allows Organizations to Maximize the Return on Investment of 3D Computer-Aided Design Data
NGRAIN Transformer 2.1 enables organizations to efficiently re-purpose existing 3D assets for training, maintenance and service applications
I/ITSEC 2003, Orlando, FL — December 1, 2003 — NGRAIN Corporation today announced advancements in its powerful 3D data-converting software product, Transformer 2.1. Developed for aerospace, defense and automotive organizations, Transformer significantly extends the return that organizations realize on their investments in 3D computer-aided design (CAD) data, by enabling them to reuse these assets in multiple post-manufacturing applications, including training, maintenance, and service.
Fortune 500 manufacturing companies today spend millions of dollars on the creation of CAD data during the design and manufacturing phases of the product lifecycle. Until NGRAIN, this complex 3D data – due to its large file size – was restricted to use on high-end computer systems, making it inaccessible for daily use.
With NGRAIN Transformer 2.1, organizations can convert over 50 different types of 3D data into the highly compressed and interactive NGRAIN format without loss of model detail. Now, users with little or no 3D experience are able to leverage these files for post-manufacturing purposes - on common desktop, laptop, and Tablet computers.
“NGRAIN Transformer brings a powerful value proposition to leading organizations by allowing them to quickly and easily re-purpose existing 3D assets for use across many application areas,” said Gabe Batstone, General Manager, NGRAIN Product Knowledge Management. “NGRAIN gives organizations a competitive edge, enabling them to transform and differentiate the delivery of activities in the post-manufacturing phases of the product lifecycle, such as training and maintenance.”
Once converted to the NGRAIN format, NGRAIN Knowledge Module allows users to turn 3D models into 3D Knowledge Objects with animations, disassembly/assembly logic, and with hyper linking from model parts to reference materials to create a 3D visual index - all without any programming or 3D experience. These highly interactive Knowledge Objects are then easily embedded into HTML-based courseware, Microsoft® Word documents, and PowerPoint® presentations, providing end-users with a compelling and engaging virtual “hands-on” experience.
With NGRAIN, employees of all skill levels are empowered to work with 3D data in a highly interactive environment, to experience the same level of detail and even higher interactivity than was available with original CAD models.
NGRAIN Downloadable Demos
NGRAIN offers four fully interactive 3D demos at www.ngrain.com.
NGRAIN at I/ITSEC 2003
While attending I/ITSEC 2003, visit NGRAIN (booth #813) to hear from Microsoft Corporation, Alion Science & Technology and the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering about how they are applying NGRAIN's software tools to solve real-world business challenges. I/ITSEC 2003 is being held at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, December 1 - 4, 2003.
About NGRAIN
NGRAIN delivers significant competitive advantage to organizations by revolutionizing the way they capture, communicate and manage information about complex equipment and machinery. With NGRAIN, knowledge about complex equipment is easily embedded into highly interactive, easily deployable 3D models – creating on-demand virtual product experiences available to anyone with a desktop, laptop or Tablet PC. NGRAIN provides personnel with the critical information they need, exactly when and where they need it, transforming the delivery and effectiveness of essential functions including training, maintenance and service. Experience NGRAIN online at www.ngrain.com.