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All the training courses being developed by VEGA will feature a VR element, courtesy of Virtalis, especially the Executive Acquaint and the Warship Familiarisation Courses. They will be available as both computer-based training for private study and as computer-aided instruction for lecturers to present to groups of Naval personnel. When complete, the courses will be shared across the MoD’s training network, allowing Royal Navy trainers to develop their own courses from the core material. Using their own kRender software, Virtalis will be developing a 3D virtual tour of the whole ship, from pre-existing digital designs, and a detailed 3D virtual model of critical areas with interactive features for both familiarisation and job training.

Prof. David Fleming, dean at the School, explained: “This passive stereo projection system is highly complex, but its interface is very simple. This facet was very important to us when we were deciding what we wanted last year. Our system has a wireless control panel and it links together the different hardware seamlessly, removing the technological barrier we might otherwise encounter. We intend to have a long-term relationship with Virtalis. As recognised experts, we will look to them to keep both our knowledge and our facility up to scratch.”

VIRTALIS has become a Gold Partner in the PTC Partner Advantage Program and has been selected as the company’s preferred visualisation supplier for its corporate customer visit centers.

Dr. Carsten Hochmuth, director, software and technology partner programs, PTC commented: “We are proud to have Virtalis join our partner program and see great potential in this relationship. Virtalis complements PTC’s product development system with important capabilities in the areas of visualisation solutions and immersive environments which are based on the industry-leading DIVISION MockUp product line from PTC. Virtalis has years of experience with PTC’s DIVISION products and the proven ability to provide best-in-class solutions to our customers.”

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Ian Smith, programme manager for the Digital Geoscience Spatial Model (DGSM) explained: “Our investment in Virtual Reality (VR) is part of a strategic change from paper to digital volume models at BGS. After all, geology is a 3D subject. Over the last five years, the standards, data structures and procedures for 3D modelling have been set by the Digital Geoscience Spatial Model (DGSM) project. By following the recommendations of the DGSM, all future models will be constructed according to the best practice.”