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Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and manufacturing (MFG)

Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and manufacturing (MFG)

From the course: Virtual Reality Foundations

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Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and manufacturing (MFG)

- Architectural, engineering, construction, and manufacturing are amongst the largest industries on the global economic scale. These industries face several challenges related to the overall design and productivity of their business. Virtual reality provides several benefits and solutions to help solve problems within these industries. VR provides the ability for CAD data to be viewed from every direction and helps accelerate the design workflow. When it comes to clients, immersing them in the model enhances the understanding of the concept while validating the overall design. Clients can also experience a more natural interaction with designs, allowing for walk-throughs that feel more realistic, especially for non-CAD experts. Virtual reality also helps resolve logistical issues more quickly by working in a common, immersive environment. Safety concerns, transportation routes, and where equipment will stand on the work site can be addressed before the project even begins…

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