Timber iQ February - March 2019 // Issue: 42 | Page 36
FEATURES
Virtual reality is taking design, conceptualisation and training to unchartered territory.
REACHING NEW DIMENSIONS
Digitised design is not only changing the professional and
personal human realm, but it also creating a new dimension
altogether. For anyone that has tried on a virtual reality
headset, you will be familiar with how the feeling differs in
comparison to the traditional 3D experience. VR has the
potential to shift entire industries.
Take the field of architecture as an example. VR can be
used as a tool to help clients understand complex designs
in a more intuitive way than blueprints or miniature
models. Today, with one click, you can easily jump from a
3D model to an immersive environment thanks to the
convergence of the industries and technologies. We are
essentially bringing gaming technologies into the real
world and we can expect to see more of this technology
flowing into industry to find better and safer ways for us to
do business.
The power of VR is also being used in many other
industries from mining, water management, construction
"Today, with one click, you can
easily jump from a 3D model to
an immersive environment."
and equipment development. Mechanics or technicians are
able to see the inner mechanics of engines or infrastructure
sets, all aiding in the progress towards automation.
The future of making is already here. With today’s
technologies, advances in 3D printing, existing robotics
capabilities and powered by the creativity of
manufacturers, builders and makers of things, we are now
able to design and make just about anything in any sector.
An exciting era is upon us.
Sources:
Southern Wood Council
Autodesk Africa
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