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Leveraging 3D Technology Throughout the Automotive Lifecycle

Automotive design and engineering 3D virtualization solution: featuring A-class surface review

Design and Engineering

Focusing on the early stages of automotive R&D, we accelerate design iterations through high-fidelity virtualization, break down upstream and downstream data silos, and perform complex engineering simulations and analyses.

Advanced Review

A-class surface quality analysis (real-time zebra stripe, curvature comb, and specular line analysis in VR environments), holographic/VR 1:1 virtual prototype review, real-time point cloud data overlay display.

Collaborative Work

Multi-location collaborative reviews, real-time annotation and comment synchronization, remote co-design.

Supply Chain Collaboration

Multi-tier supplier data exchange based on Model-Based Definition (MBD), real-time Engineering Change Order (ECO) synchronization and online collaborative review, breaking down 3D data barriers between OEMs and suppliers.

DMU Inspection

Virtual assembly gap and interference checks, static/dynamic interference analysis, envelope space validation, ensuring data integrity.

Visualization & Digital Twin

Real-time visualization, vehicle digital twin, exterior/interior design visualization.

High-Fidelity Physical Replication of Design Intent

Utilizes PBR materials to enable engineering-grade exterior validation under diverse lighting conditions (standard/natural light), ensuring zero color deviation or texture discrepancies between virtual models and physical prototypes.

CAE Post-Processing

Real-time 3D mapping and dynamic playback of stress, strain, and temperature contour plots.

CFD/Aerodynamics

Dynamic particle streamline simulation, pressure field heatmap overlay, X-ray view and overlay layer development.

Vehicle Dynamics

Vehicle dynamics simulation, driving simulator, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) simulator.

Autonomous Driving Simulation

Virtual test tracks, sensor simulation, scenario simulation (weather/lighting/traffic), virtual road testing.

Exploded Views

Dynamic exploded diagrams (define component disassembly paths and sequences), component structure visualization.

Perspective & Annotations

Perspective sections (display internal structures and wiring harness layouts), 3D PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) annotation display.

3D simulation technology applications in automotive manufacturing and production: robot simulation

Manufacturing and Production

Leverage simulation and AR technologies for production planning, virtual commissioning, ergonomics, and equipment maintenance to enhance production efficiency, safety, and capacity forecasting capabilities.

Planning and Layout

Process planning, production line layout simulation, process layout validation, factory/logistics simulation, capacity allocation optimization.

Efficiency Forecasting

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) prediction, combining historical data with simulation models to forecast production line bottlenecks and capacity utilization.

Ergonomics

Virtual worker simulation using standard human models to analyze visibility, reachability (reach range), posture comfort, and force analysis during assembly operations.

Virtual Commissioning

Virtual controller integration, PLC code logic verification, and hardware-in-the-loop simulation. Conduct control logic testing, timing analysis, and fault simulation prior to physical production line construction.

Robot and AGV Simulation

Robot/AGV path planning and scheduling, dynamics simulation (payload/suspension/friction), sensor simulation, control system validation, and motion trajectory visualization.

Factory Digital Twin

Full-element digital twin factory, real-time equipment status monitoring, and multi-dimensional data collection and synchronization.

Automotive HMI 3D visualization showcase, featuring 3D digital instrument clusters, AR head-up display and real-time 3D navigation

HMI and Intelligent Cockpit

Focusing on in-vehicle human-machine interaction experiences, creating immersive, visual intelligent driving environments, and deeply integrating vehicle signal simulation.

In-Vehicle Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

3D digital instrument clusters, infotainment systems (IVI), multi-screen interaction management, multi-screen transitions, UI/UX prototyping.

Head-Up Display (HUD)

AR HUD, floating navigation arrows, ADAS information augmentation.

3D Visualization and Navigation

3D real-time navigation maps (urban dataset rendering). Lane-level positioning and granular guidance.

Structured recognition and rendering of lane lines, curbs, and traffic signs. SR (Simulated Reality) rendering (weather/architecture/traffic participants).

Full Vehicle Signal Simulation

Simulates real vehicle signals like speed, RPM, battery level, door status via SOA architecture.

Vehicle Control Experience

3D car model operation (windows/AC/suspension/ambient lighting), virtual personal assistant, 3D vehicle configuration.

Entertainment Features

In-car gaming, immersive multimedia experience, whole-vehicle synchronization (steering wheel/seats/sound effects/lighting).

Automotive sales and marketing 3D visualization solution, featuring virtual showroom, AR/VR interactive experiences, and immersive product presentation

Sales and Marketing

Boost customer engagement through high-performance configuration switching and immersive 3D experiences, enhancing product presentation and sales conversion.

High-Performance Configurator

Real-time options selection (OIT), instantly switching body colors, wheel styles, and interior packages.

Ultimate Visual Presentation

High-resolution model displays, cinematic lighting rendering, dynamic presentation of flowing paint textures and intricate leather interior details, 360° vehicle views deliver an immersive sensory experience.

Virtual Showroom

VR showroom, 3D online vehicle viewing (Web 3D lightweight delivery), showroom navigation with hotspot commentary; Intelligent Level of Detail (LOD) automatically loads vehicle models at varying resolutions based on network conditions and device performance.

AR/VR Interactive Experiences

AR vehicle overlay (place cars in real-world scenes), AR spatial simulation (experience interior dimensions), virtual test drives, holographic transparency view (reveal internal mechanics).

Marketing Tools

3D interactive presentations, AR manuals, online marketing platforms.

On-Site Support and Personnel Training

Leveraging AR/VR/XR/IoT technologies, we deliver end-to-end empowerment through blended reality interactions—from assembly line guidance and complex repair simulations to intelligent after-sales maintenance.

Automotive on-site support and personnel training 3D solution, featuring AR visual SOP assistance, VR training simulators and maintenance drills

AR Visual SOP Assistance

Overlay virtual tasks onto physical vehicles for blended assembly guidance; automatically validate operational sequences.

Spatial Annotation & Remote Consultation

Frontline workers wear AR devices to connect with remote experts in real-time via first-person view. Enables 3D spatial annotations (frame freeze, arrow hover), real-time blueprint projection, and remote hands-on guidance.

Visual Positioning System (VPS)

Integrates computer vision for high-precision positioning of AR devices in complex environments.

VR Training Simulators

Build immersive training environments for assembly process training, production line operation training, and hazardous electrical control training.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting Drills

Utilize 3D exploded views for component disassembly/assembly instruction and spare part recognition; simulate random virtual faults (e.g., circuit shorts, sensor failures) to guide trainees through step-by-step virtual troubleshooting and resolution.

Safety and Risk Scenario Drills

Simulate extreme weather driving, emergency response, and other high-risk safety scenarios.

Predictive Maintenance and Smart After-Sales

Integrates real-time IoT vehicle data with 3D digital twins to analyze health status and predict remaining lifespan of critical components (e.g., batteries, motors, transmissions).

Automatically generates visual repair plans and spare parts requisition lists based on fault warnings.

Data Analytics

Records trainees' operational trajectories and decision-making processes to analyze knowledge retention and operational compliance.

Real-Time Feedback

Provides instant corrections and scoring during training or practical sessions, forming a closed-loop “learning-assessment-optimization” cycle.

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