Visualization and 3D Rendering Software in Architecture, Construction and Engineering

CATIA is one of the renowned solutions by Dassault, in the field of product design and experience. This solution is used for modeling as well as designing of the product. Various manufacturing companies use this solution to virtually design their product that customer uses. SOLIDWORKS solutions develop integrated 3D design environment that supports the product development and design, and increases engineering productivity. 3DVIA provides rich and engaging 3D environment to consumers by highlighting the features of the product. It also leverages smart 3D space planning solutions that enable new ways to engage, consider, and make the best choice about the product.

The company uses ray tracing and a higher sampling rate to capture more realistic lighting and shadow effects. In November 2016, Adobe launched Project Felix which is a 3D tool for graphics designers. This solution helps to develop photo-realistic visuals from 2D images and 3D material assets.

PLM Viz provides support for more than 40 2D and 3D formats such as NX, Solid Edge, Parasolid XT, VRML, STL, and JT. It also provides comparisons capabilities for 2D and 3D data with the help of overlay and color coding techniques. PLM Viz has the power of integrating easily with Windows, Linux, and Web applications with the help of JavaScript, Java Beans, Active X Controls, and Standard widget toolkit. Siemens NX software is integrated CAD/CAM/CAE product design, engineering, and manufacturing solution used for conceptual design, modeling, and documentation. NX software is leveraged with synchronous technology that provides flexibility to design in the open environment.

Trimble has offered its animation program SketchUp with 2 versions, SketchUp Make and SketchUp Pro. SketchUp Make is a free-of-charge version for personal and professional use. It offers a 30-day trial of SketchUp Pro for free, and later users can either switch to Pro version or continue with SketchUp Make with no extra cost. SketchUp Pro culminates all the features of SketchUp Make along with added features such as import and export option for both 2D and 3D formats, access to LayOut (2D documentation software) and Style Builder (customize styles for SketchUp models).

NVIDIA Mental Ray is the rendering software, which develops the real and photo-realistic images. It enables full programmability to the images that help in creating any imaginable visual effect. It is based on advanced ray-tracing techniques, which makes it a rich featured, high-performance 3D rendering software. NVIDIA Material Definition Language (MDL) enables the user to share physically based materials and lights between different supporting applications. It provides a facility for developing MDL material for one application, and same can be used in other supporting application. NVIDIA DesignWork is a suite of tools and technologies designed specifically for developers creating professional graphics and advanced rendering applications.

MotionStudio 3D has classified features such as an interactive user interface and an easy pallet, which helps end-users to apply 3D effects to their graphics, animations, or scenes. MotionStudio 3D comes with latest GPU and CPU chipsets, which gives an enriched experience to the users by allowing them to check the applied effect in real-time. CorelCAD is the computer aided software offered by Corel. It is the software for 2D drawing, 3D designing, and 3D printing. It uses .DWG file format, which is supported by all major CAD programs. The software is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS.

Christie CAVE can be used in many industry verticals such as education and training, architectural design, manufacturing, scientific research, oil and gas exploration, and healthcare training. Christie HoloStage Mini is the double-sided visualization solution that provides a realistic virtual environment. Christie Holostation provides high-resolution and high-performance 3D environment. This solution has the capability to manage 16.8 megapixels of data in a 3D stereoscope and provide an interactive environment. It can be deployed easily and quickly.

The company has launched Maxwell 4 for providing high-end and it has compatibility with major 3D platforms. The new solution is designed to cut down the total processing time. Maxwell includes Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) that runs on NVidia graphics card for providing a better quality realistic 3D environment.

Nuke 10 includes smart vector tool set with the strong workflow of texturing and image sequencing using simple automated process. Modo’s 3D design software offers toolset, which includes modeling, sculpting, shading, rendering, rigging, and animation. Modo provides creative satisfaction for games and VR. It also supports standard file formats, avoids repetition modeling task, and allows dynamic simulation to create effects. The Foundry also offers an industry leading 3D painting tool called Mari. It delivers flexible and accurate painting process for developing the 3D model. Mari feature includes texture mapping, seamless data exchange, layering, and color management which involves color spacing, reducing error, and time-saving. Katana has a highly efficient, collaborative solution that enlarges the scope of creator in developing the challenging CG rendering enviornment. Hiero is the management and review solution that performs management task for efficient distribution of complex projects and work collaboratively to complete the project on time. The foundry has a very efficient product specifications, all the products support industry standard file format, follows the single product type licensing system, and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

SAP Visual Enterprise Generator transforms 3D CAD file into a lightweight file format used in downstream processes. SAP Visual Enterprise Author is the product used by the end-user to develop animated procedures, documents, and high definition images. SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer is the end-user tool to view and interact with the published and authored content.

Luxion group developed VELUX Daylighting Visualizer, a simulation tool, for VELUX group. It generates physically-based simulations and daylight simulations. It also analyze the daylight conditions in the building model and design. It also supports in developing and importing the 3D models and supports 3D desgin formats such as DWG, DXF, SKP, and OBJ.

Solid Iris Technologies company involved in the production of visualization and photorealistic rendering. Till date, the company has produced many visualizations and rendering software. The Solid Iris Technologies visualization and 3D rendering software are competent to be used in industries, for product designing, game production, and home decoration. The render used in the Solid Iris Technologies visualization platform has been designed, keeping in view innovative technology and high precision.