CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
9 October 2007
Implementation Investments
Anark Core PlatformT Embraced by Major Aerospace Manufacturers
Anark Corporation announced the adoption of the Anark Core Platform for use in 3D training and interactive visualization applications being developed by two of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers. Lockheed Martin and Rockwell Collins have embraced Anark Core to transform their 3D CAD data into both high and low resolution formats to be shared in a variety of use-appropriate, IP protected forms throughout internal departments, partners, and customers alike.
The Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Program (ADP) Virtual Systems Group is using Anark Core to reduce the time and cost associated with developing interactive 3D visualization applications. By utilizing the Core platform, Lockheed Martin engineers are able to share optimized product design data with a graphic design team. This data is then incorporated into a series of interactive 3D project concept applications including:
• Concept of Operation animation videos for ADP products
• Interactive 3D applications (deployed via Anark StudioT 4.0) for product deliverables and tradeshow kiosks
• Simulations and visualization applications that utilize the COLLADATM data exchange format
"Anark Core enables us (Virtual Systems Group) to translate native CATIA data in an easy, quick, and straightforward manner," offered Marc O'Brien, Senior Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin. "We are able to import native NURBS based CATIA data, modify it by removing unneeded attributes, and then export it in a tessellated or NURBS format depending on our needs. This provides us with the best of all worlds - Core allows us to quickly transform product CAD data into the correct form for animated interactive visualizations without relying on Engineering in the process."
Rockwell Collins is utilizing Anark Core to help streamline the development of interactive 3D product training applications for a variety of new products. They are beginning with native 3D CAD geometry, utilizing Anark Core to quickly transform the geometry into a lightweight 3D mesh, and then incorporating the optimized model into virtual training applications at a reduced cost, and with their IP well protected.
These interactive training applications help Rockwell Collins customers to quickly develop proficiency in the use and function of a variety of complex products. Realistic 3D virtual training applications will enable the company to provide more effective and affordable training solutions for their customers.
"The ability to offer interactive 3D product training applications provides real value to our customers. It has been demonstrated that trainees who can view and interact with realistic virtual assemblies in a 3D environment are able to retain the relevant information and quickly develop operational proficiency," said John Reasoner, Principle Multimedia Engineer for Simulation and Training Solutions at Rockwell Collins. "Anark Core allows us to develop training applications with product data that has been supplied directly by our engineers. This saves a significant amount of expense and time that is typically associated with the development of training material from scratch."
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