Creating "WOWs" with 3D Star Wars tactics

We asked you how engineers could create a real "wow" factor in presenting their case to non- or less-technical audiences, especially when funding is on the line. The choices were for (1) single-line images, (2) static "paper dolls" or (3) a 3D video illustration...survey results of respondents are listed to the right.

Using essentially the same principles as George Lucas on Star Wars (flying a camera past a fully-built model to capture details and movement), engineers can create a stunning level of detail in movie format. Using an actual case study from Murata Systems, a team created tracks, pallets, and models of all ASRS systems and equipment in a virtual space which was filmed with a virtual camera. 

See how it was done in this video on demand. (Click image below or this link to launch the brief presentation.)

Survey Results

22% Single-line Images
21% Static "Paper Doll"
58% 3D Video Illustration (correct answer)

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Interested in a free modeling demo at your facility? Or do you just have some feedback to share? Email Brent Stromwall, VP, Polytron.

Also, be sure to visit us at PackExpo October 7-9, 2009 at the
Las Vegas Convention Center. We're in the Demo3D Booth: #C3905.