v2024.3 Product Release

iQ3Connect 2024.3 is expanding the power and ease-of-use of web-based XR training and work instructions. In this latest update, we have drastically simplified the process of creating user interfaces whether completely customized or template-based, improved the capabilities for adopting AR work instructions based on the physical environment, and automated the export of training performance and metrics to other tools, such as LMS. Below are some additional details on the new features in iQ3Connect 2024.3. 

• Physical Measurement and Data Capture for AR: During AR training or AR work instruction, users can input physical measurements and data into the virtual experience. These inputs can be stored, manipulated, and reported for future use for user feedback, data analytics, and more.
• Easy, Customizable User Interfaces: Simplify the process of user interface design for XR training and collaboration. Import multimedia such as images, pdfs, or videos to create buttons and interactive objects in seconds. Leverage style templates to ensure consistent look and feel for text boxes and buttons. 
• Automated Export of Training Results and Metrics: Easily export the results and metrics from an iQ3Connect XR training or experience to any web-based tool, such as an LMS/TMS, using the post-message framework.

ISV Partnership with Magic Leap

iQ3Connect is proud to announce our ISV partnership with Magic Leap! iQ3Connect provides a scalable, end-to-end XR platform that allows Magic Leap enterprise customers to bring their CAD, point cloud scans, PDFs, videos, and other digital assets securely into an immersive environment for the purpose of training or multi-user collaboration. With iQ3Connect, there is no software installation or individual licensing on the device, greatly simplifying enterprise deployment. Use your Magic Leap 2 out of the box to view and interact with your digital assets in minutes, just use the built-in web browser or QR code app.

Did you know?

Magic Leap and Google Are Entering into a Partnership to Advance the Potential of XR Technologies

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Early Access to iQ3Connect’s

XR Training and Experience Creator

Introducing Early Access to iQ3Connect’s XR Training and Experience Creator, transforming how we teach and learn with seamless immersive training creation and deployment. This unified platform for visual (i.e. no-code) authoring and training delivery empowers users to create, manage, and deploy web-based immersive training experiences efficiently and at scale. By making XR content creation as easy as creating a slide deck, and accessible on any AR, VR, PC, tablet, or mobile device, organizations can deliver high-quality training experiences to their audience quickly and effectively.  Below are some of the latest features:

• Unified Platform: Create, manage, deploy, and monitor immersive training modules from one unified platform. Integrate into PLM, LMS, SSO, etc. for streamlined user and content management.
• Visual (no-code) Authoring: Users can create training content without programing or modelling expertise, empowering Subject Matter Experts to become content creators.  
• Use Any Device: iQ3Connect training modules are device agnostic, use any AR, VR, PC, tablet, or mobile device to author or experience immersive training. 
• Eliminate App Creation: Immersive training modules created in iQ3Connect are web-based, so no need to create or deploy apps or software to end users. Any changes or updates to experiences are automatically updated without any action required by the user.

Automate 2024

Join iQ3Connect at Automate in Chicago, IL at booth #2990. Come explore exciting multi-user collaboration and training experiences on iQ3Connect’s web-based XR training platform. See how simple it is to bring your digital assets to life in immersive experiences accessible on any device.

How to Successfully Implement Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality Training

AR/VR training revolutionizes skill acquisition by offering better retention and faster proficiency than traditional methods across various industries such as defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and education. It provides hands-on learning experiences without the risks or costs associated with real-world training while fostering remote collaboration and providing key performance insights.

Before embarking on an XR training initiative, it is crucial to understand the benefits and limitations of VR and AR training, the impact of XR training on business objectives, and the capabilities of various XR hardware options. This blog provides a guide to navigating and understanding XR training and, more importantly, provides information on how to prepare for and successfully implement an XR training rollout. 

Did you know?

Research shows that utilizing XR in manufacturing operations could produce:

    – Up to a 30% improvement in labor effectiveness
    – Up to a 35% increase in productivity

    – Up to 90% reduction in time for quality inspections

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v2024.2 Product Release

iQ3Connect 2024.2 expands access to XR collaboration and training through performance and UI enhancements. Our performance updates streamline the 3D model to XR workflow, enabling our users to collaborate and train with their 3D models as-is. No modelling expertise or manual model simplification required. Additionally, updates to the user interface now enable one-handed operation while menu angles and positions can be customized to ensure optimal interaction on any device. Below are some additional details on the new features:

• Improved Performance and Larger 3D Models – Comfortably visualization and interact with complex 3D models, even on lightweight devices. With improvements in 2024.2, on-device rendering performance has increased by 2x, reducing the need for model simplification.
• One-handed XR Usage – The XR Menu can now be opened/closed from a button in the workspace and is placed directly in the virtual environment, instead of being tied to the virtual hands, allowing for one-handed operation.

• XR Menu UI Updates – An improved UI now makes it easier to enter an AR or VR session, while the XR Menu positioning and angle can now be customized to ensure optimal user interaction from any device.

• JT Tessellation – Tessellation quality controls are now available for .jt files.

Feature Spotlight

Training Authoring in Augmented Reality

Create immersive training and work instructions directly in augmented reality on physical objects. Deploy instantly to any device, no apps and no 3D modelling required.

Check out this demonstration!

Feature Spotlight

Training and Work Instructions from ANY Device

Create a training experience ONCE and deploy it seamlessly across any device – PC, VR, AR, tablet, or mobile! No software installations, no app downloads.

With iQ3Connect you can transform your training approach and make learning accessible anywhere, anytime.

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Meta could launch an LG OLED VR headset in 2025
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v2024.1 Product Release

With iQ3Connect 2024.1, we continue to unify VR and AR, and make immersive (XR) training and collaboration more accessible. Training experiences and collaborative workspaces can be joined from any VR, AR, PC, tablet, or mobile device. Instantly transition between classroom VR training and AR work instructions with the click of a button. Lead on-site AR design reviews with remote participants seamlessly joining by laptop or VR headset. And now that we support .JT files, bringing your 3D models into XR has never been simpler. Below are some additional details on the new features:

• Augmented Reality – All capabilities of iQ3Connect are now fully supported in augmented reality, including tablet AR, optical/see-through AR, and passthrough AR. 
• JT Integration – .JT files are now fully supported in iQ3Connect.

• Device-Agnostic Text Positioning in Training Modules – Displaying on-screen text in a training module has been drastically simplified and is automatically adapted for different end-user devices and screen sizes. Additionally, text box behavior can be customized for immersive vs. flat screen end-users, ensuring an optimal experience for any device.

• Enhanced Information Tag Control – Information tags can now be controlled individually from the Model Tree in the 2D menu.

Feature Spotlight

Augmented Reality

See how easy it easy to join a training experience in augmented reality.  On your AR device (or really any VR, AR, PC, tablet, or mobile device) open a web browser and navigate to:

iq3connect.com/xr

You can also join from your current device by clicking on the image below:

Assembly Training Demonstration

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Apple has confirmed that the Vision Pro will support WebXR.
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iQ3Connect Secures Strategic Investment

from LG Electronics

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured a seed round of funding through the NOVA Prime Fund, a venture capital fund created by LG Electronics. This strategic investment empowers us to further our mission of revolutionizing workforce training through XR learning and collaboration, making it more accessible and sustainable for businesses and organizations of all types.

v2023.5 Product Release

With the release of iQ3Connect v2023.5, creating XR content has never been simpler. Whether for 3D product reviews or XR training authoring, our one-click, automated 3D model-to-XR processing is now extensible and customizable, enabling our customers to incorporate their own formats and libraries. Moreover, users can now leverage their XR assets to seamlessly capture 360 images of the virtual environment for walkthroughs and training. v2023.5 also introduces an optional lobby/waiting room feature to improve meeting security and participant management. Below are some additional details on these revolutionary updates.

• Extensible and Customizable CAD-to-XR Processing
• Virtual 360 Image Capture
• Workspace Lobby for Added Security and Participant Management

I/ITSEC 2023

Did you know?

In a study by Forrester, mixed reality technology enhanced training efficiency for up to 1,000 annual trainees, saving $2.1 million in labor costs.
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