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.

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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.

Did you know?

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

Did you know?

Apple has confirmed that the Vision Pro will support WebXR.
(Watch the Video)

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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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Latest News and Updates

Reducing Risk & Cost Uncertainty through early XR Visualization

Webinar with guest speaker Mark Lawrence, a world-renowned expert on ship salvage and wreck removal, of the Waves Group

Learn about how the marine industry, from salvagers to insurers, is adopting underwater 3D survey technology and XR visualization to reduce risk and uncertainty in salvage and wreck removal operations.

• What is reality capture data and why is it important?
• How does XR visualization of this data improve communication and decision making?
• How does data and visualization reduce risk and uncertainty?

DevLearn 2023

The place to explore what’s new and next in the world of learning

At DevLearn you’ll find passionate, like-minded professionals who are leading their organizations’ use of learning technologies. The comprehensive program includes tools, technologies, ideas, strategies, and best practices to ensure your success. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned expert, DevLearn is the place to engage with your professional community and explore how technology can support learning and development.

Join us in Las Vegas, NV on October 25 – 27, 2023 to shape your future at DevLearn, North America’s largest learning technology event.

 Beta Access 

No-Code XR Training & Experience Creator

Making XR authoring as easy as creating a slide deck. Our upcoming no-code, web-based XR authoring tool will make creating XR training and experiences easier than ever. A visual editor, automated procedure creation, advanced resource management, and enterprise-grade data security come together to create a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that makes XR creation accessible to everyone. Sign up to stay informed and receive exclusive beta access.

Express Webinar

Explore iQ3Connect’s XR Training & Creation Platform and Begin Your XR Journey Today

Join us for a dynamic, 15-minute live webinar, where we will offer a thorough exploration of the iQ3Connect browser-based XR platform. Delve into the intricacies of navigation, user profiles, and key components such as the Hub, Training Editor, and multi-user meeting spaces/trainings. Prepare to unleash the full potential of your 3D content using your current hardware, all without the hassle of downloading any software/apps.  Stop playing games & start getting real about Industrial XR.

Did you know?

VR trainees are 1.5x faster to train compared to eLearning instruction (PwC)

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Latest News and Updates

 No-Code XR Training & Experience Creator

Making XR authoring as easy as creating a slide deck

Our upcoming no-code, web-based XR authoring tool will make creating XR training and experiences easier than ever. A visual editor, automated procedure creation, advanced resource management, and enterprise-grade data security come together to create a powerful yet easy-to-use tool that makes XR creation accessible to everyone. Sign up to stay informed and receive exclusive beta access.

What is VR Training?

Explore what VR training is, its benefits, and its use in the manufacturing & construction industries

For those of you interested in exploring VR or AR for workforce training in manufacturing and construction, check out our latest blog post. In it we dive deep into the fundamentals of XR training, exploring the technology, its versatile applications, numerous benefits, as well as barriers to adoption and how to overcome them.  Click the button below to read the full blog.

2023.4 Product Release

Expanding the capabilities of XR training and experiences

Create, deploy, and experience VR training (or AR training) with even greater simplicity with the release of iQ3Connect 2023.4. The main enhancements include:

• 3D object animation simplification
• Point cloud compatibility for training experiences
• Mobile device useability

Click the button below to access the complete 2023.4 product release notes.

Immersive Workspace

Explore a guided experience of the Thorco Cloud shipwreck

Click the button below to check out an immersive guided experience of the Thorco Cloud shipwreck. An experience similar to this was used to help plan for the subsea salvage of the Thorco Cloud, including planning for debris removal and oil recovery and verification of appropriate access and clearance.

Did you know?

VR trainees are 4x faster to train compared to classroom instruction (PwC)

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2023.3 Product Release

iQ3Connect is reducing barriers to immersive collaboration and training for a global audience with its release of version 2023.3. Automatic language localization, simplified VR model creation, and our new lightweight XR workspaces will allow users from anywhere in the world to seamlessly collaborate, train, and learn on any AR, VR, PC, or mobile device. Additional details on the major enhancements in 2023.3 can be found below: 

• Automatic Language Localization – Reduce language barriers to facilitate collaboration and/or training with a global audience as iQ3Connect can now automatically detect a user’s language preference and will translate the iQ3Connect interface.  
• Virtual Object Tracking for Interactive Training and Retrofit Operations – Leverage this new capability to easily create virtual build and assembly training, automatically detecting when a trainee has properly assembled a component or provide real-time feedback of clearances.
• Simplified VR Model Creation – To further expand on capabilities added in 2023.2, users can rapidly create derived VR models without going back to the source CAD by combining or segmenting models visually and/or by leveraging the model tree. This can be done in desktop mode or directly in VR. 
• Instant, Lightweight XR Workspaces – Instantly view and interact with 3D models on any VR, AR, PC, or mobile device in our new lightweight XR workspace. These lightweight workspaces are designed to support rapid single user activities in iQ3Connect for quickly building immersive training modules and XR experiences and/or viewing and interacting with 3D models.

AWE 2023 Part 2

How XR will Transform Workforce Training for Industry 4.0

Feature Spotlight

Automatic Language Localization

Seamlessly collaborate and train with colleagues, partners, suppliers, etc. from anywhere in the world. iQ3Connect 2023.3 introduces new functionality that automatically detects a user’s language preference in the browser and translates the iQ3Connect interface into that language. By enabling users to use iQ3Connect in their native language, you can eliminate time spent on translation and interface interpretation, paving the way to more effective immersive training and collaboration and leading to enhanced productivity on a global scale.

Did you know?

Apple is set to release its Vision Pro in early 2024
(Apple Vision Pro)

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XR Industry Outreach

AWE 2023

Challenges with and Opportunities for Industrial XR

Last week iQ3Connect attended AWE 2023 in Santa Clara, CA and were invited to speak on LG NOVA’s Presentation on how XR and AI will transform workforce training. In our latest blog post, we discuss the key takeaways from this joint presentation and summarize our discussion with enterprise XR leaders on the challenges they face deploying XR experiences to their workforce.

SustainaVerse

Increase the certainty of outcomes through visualization

iQ3Connect had the privilege of speaking at the SustainaVerse workshop at the Lloyds Lab in London on May 16. The theme of the event was using digital technologies to visualize operations and identify uncertainties in order to make better commercial and ESG decisions. Use the button below to check out an immersive visualization of the Thorco Cloud shipwreck, one of the case studies for the event.

Product Feature Highlight

Device Agnostic Access

The iQ3 platform is device agnostic, meaning that our adaptive screen technology enables XR experiences to be deployed on any combination of VR, AR, PC, and mobile devices. There is no need to create and manage separate trainings for different devices or portions of the intended audience. The same goes for XR multiuser meeting spaces. Enterprises can access their XR content starting day one of their XR journey with iQ3Connect. Reducing the upfront cost of utilizing XR in their everyday work process and minimizing risk while planning out their XR hardware deployment strategy.

To see how easy it is to access an iQ3Connect XR experience on any device, check out NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover in XR by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link.

Latest News and Updates

The New and Improved iQ3Connect Website!

Check out the new and improved iQ3Connect website for updated content, messaging, and information. Visit the Workspace Example page found in the Resource tab to instantly join immersive experiences and example trainings on any device. Use the Free Trial button to register for free access to our platform and start brining your 3D content into XR today.

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Apple announced the Vision Pro, starting cost, & anticipated release date (Apple)

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2023.2 Product Release

With the release of 2023.2, iQ3Connect has introduced a new level of precision and control to object manipulation and interaction within a web-based virtual environment. These enhancements drastically reduce the time needed to create 3D scenes and make feasible additional use cases such as on-the-fly virtual builds and layouts. Some of the major enhancements are listed below. 

• Precision Movement and Alignment – Gives users precise control over object movement, rotation, and alignment within the virtual space and with respect to other objects. Easily snap objects together with the proper alignment or a defined offset. 
• Model Configuration – Save time and effort by combining, reducing and/or segmenting models and objects directly within the iQ3Connect Workspace. This latest enhancement reduces the back and forth between the XR environment and CAD or model editing tools (such as Blender) when needing to reorganize and reconfigure the 3D models from single or multiple data formats.
• Point Cloud Measurement – Measurements of point clouds have been optimized to capture fast accurate measurements regardless of the point cloud density and size.

Feature Spotlight

Precision Movement & Alignment

Creating immersive scenes and conducting virtual builds, assembly, and layouts has never been easier. iQ3Connect 2023.2 introduces new functionality that gives users precise control over object movement, rotation, and alignment within the virtual space and with respect to other objects. Our customers have been using this functionality to virtually build cable rack configurations on-the-fly and for creating virtual assembly training. See this latest feature in action in this 2 minute video.

XR Application Spotlight

Facility Integration: Cable Routing & Rack Configuration

iQ3Connect recently partnered with a large facilities management company to solve a time consuming and costly challenge in facility integration: cable routing and cable rack configuration. Constant changes during the design and installation of a project meant that finalizing the cable routing and rack configuration required extensive collaboration and field inspections to successfully deliver on time. Our web-based VR/AR collaboration platform enabled our partner to visualize the 3D scan data, simultaneously configure cable racks (CAD models) in real-time, and collaborate with their team and other project stakeholders in an immersive, virtual workspace using only a web browser. In our latest product release, we have built on our capability to seamlessly combine LiDAR scans and CAD data by adding a new feature, Precision Movement and Alignment, that enables teams to more quickly build and modify cable rack configurations on the fly and make adjustments to them as the as-built data changes. Read the full story in our recent blog post.

Did you know?

57% of employees and 77% of employers expressed an interest in immersive work.
(ExpressVPN)

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