3D Models Help You Work Smarter

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3D visualisation shows where the ore lies beneath the surface. Image courtesy of Dassault SystemèsThe recent edition of COMPASS, THE 3DEXPERIENCE MAGAZINE features an article discussing how new tools in technology can help organisations work smarter.

As the pressures on business increase, companies across a host of industries are applying powerful new technologies to the challenges of connecting their employees, partners and customers to concept and deliver the memorable customer experiences that build loyalty and preference. From process industries to mining and from dashboards to online collaboration, these digital pioneers are transforming raw information into actionable intelligence for a competitive advantage

Mincor Resources, a long-time customer of Dassault Systmes GEOVIA, shares how 3D technology allows them to communicate without words.

In mining, 3D models developed with data from drill-bore samples help geologists visualize what lies hidden below the ground before excavation begins. Such insight helps them to plan how a site should be mined and clearly communicate that plan to everyone involved, from mine investors to front-line workers.

“Communication is the biggest reason we rely on 3D,” said Mark Muller, chief geologist for Australia-based Mincor Resources. “A 3D model gives us a way to effectively communicate the plan to people who don’t have a geological background. You can turn it around and zoom in, zoom out, slice into the model to show the detail at any point, or scale instantly. Instead of trying to conceptualize from hundreds of 2D paper plans, you can look at the holistic picture in one hit and instantly understand what the data is telling you about the orebody’s characteristics.”

3D models also update instantly as new data become available. “To test a gut feel or intuition, to discover what will happen if you change your approach, there’s no option that can match the power of 3D.”

Read the full article to learn how many other organizations are working smarter with new and innovative technology.

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