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When the configuration process for multi-variant products comes up with a complex list of questions, and a millimeter can make the difference between losing or gaining sales, people are reluctant to rely solely on their intuition. Product visualization within a guided configuration not only makes products that require explanation easier to understand. Thanks to the realistic and detailed reproduction of individual components, it also supports the user’s imagination. This, in turn, creates trust. This is also the basis of our approach: we combine configuration systems with excellent visualization. While 3PQ® CONFIGURATION serves as a substructure and information provider that hands over parameters and sets limits,CADClick® makes complex products tangible by means of ultra-modern visualization components and seamless transfer of system-neutral CAD data in 2D and 3D.
Based on lean CAD data, each component is visualized as it will later be installed. Generated dimension sheets and parts lists additionally confirm the plausibility of the configuration.
Visualization is a very important safety factor in the configuration process: it ensures that the right components are selected and conveys a clear idea of the finished product.
With different visualization components, you can easily meet individual customer requirements – from 3D and CAD visualization to the modeling with innovative AR and VR technology.
As part of your configurator, visualization solutions can be seamlessly integrated into your IT systems and processes – providing you with relevant data and saving additional working hours.
Optimize your portfolio by presenting your complex products in the second and third dimensions! Automatically generate precise 2D-dimensional drawings from your 3D models and present your entire product range in high-quality, parametric 2D drawings. Manage the data flow seamlessly by effortlessly importing 2D DXF/DWG files and exporting your models as SVG, PNG, JPG, or PDF in no time. Use the 3D space efficiently by visualizing and assembling components directly via drag & drop and downloading them in various CAD/BIM formats. Integrated collision detection and optical highlighting enable precise real-time control to ensure configuration accuracy.
Rendering, especially ray tracing, is an advanced method that enables the creation of photorealistic images from 3D models. The decisive advantage over conventional product photos is that image data can be automatically updated with little effort, and 3D models or configurations can be adapted directly. Ray tracing can be carried out within a configuration solution with the help of a user interface in which the corresponding scene settings are set via a selection menu or templates. On the other hand, it is also possible to use a web service to integrate into the processes of your IT landscape (PIM, ERP, web store, etc.). In this way, render jobs can be sent and managed together with a description of the scene and the configuration.
The trend towards augmented reality (AR) cannot be overlooked in the business environment. From our own experience, we can confirm that products that can be experienced virtually are also becoming increasingly useful for designers. By using simplified 3D models that can be generated effortlessly, integrated AR applications take product configuration to a new level. Experience your complex products virtually in 3D space in various application scenarios, even before they physically exist. Use the detailed preview and the opportunity to test your portfolio in the context of a digital twin to shorten time-to-market and increase planning security.
From the real world to simulated, computer-generated reality! The latter is also becoming increasingly important in the era of Industry 4.0 and is opening up new application areas. This is because mechanical and electronic processes can be recorded more efficiently and quickly, ultimately leading to cost savings. Integrate virtual and mixed reality applications (VR & MR) into your configuration process and allow your customers to view your products in a 360° view using tools such as VR/MR glasses – ideally in direct interaction with virtually generated systems.
Complex products in action! Within various sectors, such as mechanical and plant engineering or the furniture and construction supply industry, a sub-sector of visual representation opens up new potential: 3D animation allows complex products and assemblies to be visualized in three-dimensional space and dynamically represented in their specific application scenarios. The digital replicas are virtually indistinguishable from their real-life counterparts, which reduces the planning effort and speeds up the purchasing decision process.
With CADClick® individual parts can be intelligently combined and individually assembled in 3D space. The realistic 360° view promises a particularly immersive experience. Data export to numerous customer-specific CAD/BIM formats enables seamless transfer to other planning systems. Parametric and system-neutral modeling based on a single data source enables the creation of any number of product combinations. This creates catalogs for component manufacturers that enable easy download of native CAD data and can be used by users in various ways. The integration of augmented and virtual reality extends the application possibilities of this technology and gives you an even more fascinating visual experience.
Configuration and visualization go hand in hand for you? Contact us and together we can work out how to bring your complex portfolio to life.
