visual live data source<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for maintenance, service, security, or resource planning.<\/p>\nSolution approach \u2013 Standardized data as the basis for flexible visualization<\/h2>\n
The basis for an efficient 3D workflow lies in a standardized process that can be transferred to any machine or building.<\/p>\n
Standardized 3D models are created from the existing CAD data \u2013 for example, in GLB format. These models are then processed in Blender: textures, materials, and simplified geometries ensure that the models are high-performance and web-compatible.<\/p>\n
For visualization, we have already built a ready-made software component that can display the processed model directly \u2013 without further adjustments.
\nThis is based on Angular and Three.js as the 3D engine. The data structure allows states, sensor values, or error messages to be docked to defined components. This enables flexible, context-based visualization \u2013 with minimal effort.<\/p>\n
What makes it special is that the entire process is standardized and reusable. Once defined, new machines or systems can be integrated with little additional effort. This creates an efficient path from CAD drawings to interactive 3D experiences \u2013 without the need for individual redevelopment. Minimal implementation effort per new machine\/building \u2013 high reusability in different projects.<\/p>\n
Outlook \u2013 The path to a continuous 3D data chain<\/h2>\n
The future of this approach is clear: fewer manual steps, more automation, and an even smoother data flow between CAD and application.<\/p>\n
In the future, designers will be able to store information and semantic annotations about components or states directly in CAD. This metadata will be automatically exported and transferred to the visualization \u2013 a first step toward a true digital twin<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIn the long term, the solution can be designed to be framework-independent: whether Angular, React, or Vue \u2013 companies can use a standardized Three.js\/Blender interface via a common npm package or a native web component. This turns a one-off project into a scalable system that can be integrated into any existing software landscape.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Standardizing the CAD-to-3D process makes all the difference. With a clear conversion and visualization workflow, machines, plants, or buildings can be depicted interactively and comprehensibly\u2014with minimal effort and maximum reusability.<\/p>\n
This turns a one-time solution into a sustainable system that grows flexibly\u2014with every new machine, every new building, and every additional data set.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":86,"featured_media":0,"template":"","tags":[665,1049,1050,1051],"class_list":["post-18000","blog","type-blog","status-publish","hentry","tag-3d-en","tag-3d-visualization","tag-cad","tag-digital-factory"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18000","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/86"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18000\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18054,"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/18000\/revisions\/18054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18000"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.centigrade.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18000"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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