Why should I commission a 3D visualisation for my project? A visualisation is generally a graphical representation of abstract data. This can be text, numbers or images, but also ideas, concepts and strategies. A 3D visualisation can also represent processes that are difficult to express in words, drawings or logic.
Process visualisation in 3D: visualisation means visualisation in space
Three-dimensional process visualisation, or 3D visualisation, is increasingly used to represent relationships in visual media. Because it is useful in many cases, this technology is used in industry and technology with 3D visualisation software. It is used, for example, to animate technical products and factory equipment, as well as complex logistical and industrial processes.
Virtual logistics – Benefit from logistics visualisation
Using virtual reality technology, 3D visualisation software offers a wide range of possibilities for industrial and technical requirements. For example, a realistic overall picture can be used to detail an as yet unbuilt logistics facility. This is known as virtualisation, virtual logistics or digital logistics planning. Here you can delve deep into the processes and their elements. It is often easy to see which parts of the process have which effects in a typical workflow. Logistics visualisation can, among other things, faithfully reproduce logistics processes with all their important functions, conditions and effects.
3D simulation software – enter the virtual world
Logistics visualisation with 3D simulation software: ORGAPLAN Logistics GmbH models existing or planned logistics projects in a 3D model environment with the desired level of detail, depending on the task:
- You need a “virtual tour” of your company for your presentation
Impress investors with your logistics concept and facilitate their insight through logistics virtualisation
Improve planning and investment security with a model
Process visualisation: Create a basis for understanding and analysing your own processes in order to optimise them
3D process visualisation is suitable for both industry and trade. For example, it can be used for the following purposes:
- Illustrate the length and layout of a transport route
- Determine processing times for all types of process steps
- Realistically illustrate the speed of machines and robots
- Detail delivery times and delivery points in internal logistics
Visualisation software as a tool for 3D virtualisation
In general, 3D visualisation software can clearly display the interrelationships and dependencies of all processes with machines and plants, which would hardly be possible with two-dimensional media.
ORGAPLAN Logistics GmbH uses modern systems to create 3D visualisations, the strengths of which are described in more detail below:
With a 3D visualisation, all the steps from the initial idea to the construction-ready model can be implemented in the form of a virtual plant model, making it suitable as a basis for simulation with 3D simulation software.
The 3D visualisation software also makes it possible to calculate all the data and the resulting consequences, such as timescales, budgets, space and manpower requirements. Disciplines from project management to controlling in a company also benefit from 3D animation.
The better the 3D visualisation software, the more accurately we can simulate the behaviour of a plant together with the model in advance. This gives factory planners and logistics experts valuable insights at an early stage. They can identify and evaluate bottlenecks in production or intralogistics in advance. Complex material flow processes can be optimised using virtual logistics even before the factory is built. In addition, 3D visualisation can help us avoid planning errors at an early stage and identify them more easily than with simpler two-dimensional planning models.
What are the limitations of 3D visualisation?
Visualisation using 3D simulation software is only as good as the model being visualised. Therefore, it is important that all relevant data and facts are available in advance and that a clear objective has been formulated. With these basics in place, a meaningful 3D visualisation can be created quickly and easily.
Important data includes transport speeds and machine cycle times. The more complex and larger the planned factory, the more accurate the basic data must be in order to achieve meaningful results. Experience from the past should therefore also be taken into account when collecting this data.
As soon as the logistics consultant enters the picture, it becomes three-dimensional: The 3D visualisation software used by ORGAPLAN Logistik GmbH is perfect for logistics experts who want to present their models and calculations clearly and completely. Especially when planning small to medium-sized factories, plants and other models (digital factory), you benefit from detailed, virtual models based on animation software.
Many animation and function parameters can be set, such as individual parameters for the size, position and appearance of conveyors and machines. By entering parameters, it is possible to perform logical animations, which can be referred to as “simulation-like animation”.
A visualisation is a simulation only in the sense that complex relationships are captured and displayed in detail, but the entire process cannot be simulated to the point where specific order data can be entered into the model system.
What does virtual logistics look like as a result?
The user can move freely around a virtual plant to observe and analyse processes. In particular, when assembling components with machines and plants, the positions and possible collisions can be determined by viewing the scene in space.
The finished scene can also be displayed as a video in various qualities and lengths. No 3D visualisation software or viewer needs to be installed. The results can be viewed and presented in standard video players or browser-based environments.
This makes it possible to go directly from the production or logistics planner’s idea to a virtual implementation using 3D visualisation. Another advantage is that no programming or 3D design skills are required and 3D visualisations can be created quickly.
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