AECOM and Trimble Pioneering Use of Mixed-Reality Technology for Engineering and Construction
June 13 2016 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Bridging the Digital and Real Worlds to
Enable Improved Communication and Collaboration on Projects
Spanning Three Continents
AECOM (NYSE:ACM) and Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) are collaborating on
the world’s first use of Microsoft HoloLens “mixed-reality”
technology for engineering and construction. AECOM has launched a
pilot program with Trimble to apply the technology to projects on
three continents.
Through a lightweight headset, HoloLens technology adds
holograms of 3D objects into a user’s view, allowing interaction
with these virtual objects as if they were present. Trimble’s
innovative mixed-reality solutions allow AECOM to feed 3D
engineering models into the HoloLens world, including models of
large or complex projects.
AECOM is deploying HoloLens devices and Trimble technologies to
real-world projects, including the Serpentine Galleries’ annual
architecture program in London. The mixed-reality technology
supplements conventional working practices and improves
communication, collaboration and visualization.
“Exploring complex structures in a mixed-reality environment has
huge potential to accelerate the engineering design process,” said
AECOM President Stephen M. Kadenacy. “With this technology we can
gain greater clarity earlier in the design review process than with
2D drawings or 3D models on screen, and team members in different
locations, each wearing a headset, can simultaneously explore the
same holographic projections. We’re very excited to be working with
Trimble at the cutting edge of mixed reality.”
With the Serpentine Galleries, AECOM and Trimble pioneered the
application of HoloLens-enabled technology to the built
environment. This year the Serpentine Galleries’ program includes
four Summer Houses with complex, unconventional structures and the
new technology has aided in visualization and design review.
“As an early adopter of Microsoft HoloLens, AECOM is already
demonstrating the value of mixed reality in the architecture,
engineering and construction industry,” said Bryn Fosburgh, Vice
President at Trimble. “Aided by Trimble solutions and the HoloLens
in a business setting, the company is learning first-hand how the
technology can improve efficiency and enable effective
collaboration throughout the design process.”
With Trimble solutions, AECOM designers and engineers can view a
complex structure as if it were a 3D model placed on a table, or
zoom in for a 1:1 view that simulates what it would be like to move
through its structural framework.
This shared experience allows team members to physically point
out potential difficulties or unforeseen conflicts in an evolving
design. Trimble’s solutions allow participants to log observations
and create a group action plan during the session.
As part of Trimble’s Mixed-Reality Pilot Program, AECOM is
deploying HoloLens devices in London, Hong Kong and Denver.
Engineers and architects in these different continents can share
the same holographic models simultaneously, with their movements
and interactions linked together via the Internet connected by
Trimble solutions.
About AECOM
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build,
finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments,
businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a
fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across
our global network of experts to help clients solve their most
complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and
infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to
stable and secure nations, our work is transformative,
differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM
had revenue of approximately $18 billion during fiscal year 2015.
See how we deliver what others can only imagine
at aecom.com and @AECOM.
About Trimble’s Mixed-Reality Pilot Program
Trimble’s Mixed-Reality Pilot Program provides visionary
Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO)
companies an opportunity to experience how mixed-reality technology
can transform the way they work. Working together with Trimble,
pilot participants can explore and utilize mixed reality in their
projects to improve team communication, data interpretation and
collaboration during the design development and pre-construction
stages of their projects. As part of the program, Trimble
provides training and implementation support on Microsoft HoloLens
and Trimble mixed-reality solutions.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality,
safety, and sustainability. From purpose built products to
enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and
services are transforming a broad range of industries such as
agriculture, construction, geospatial, and transportation and
logistics. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:
www.trimble.com.
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