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The Complete Guide to Industrial Digital Twins

The Complete Guide to Industrial Digital Twins

6 August 2026

What Is an Industrial Digital Twin? A practical guide to the technology, data and systems integration required to move from a visual 3D model to a living digital representation of an industrial facility.

Can AI Really Speed Up 3D Modelling for VR?

Can AI Really Speed Up 3D Modelling for VR?

3 August 2026

AI-powered 3D modelling tools are evolving rapidly, but can they produce production-ready assets for real-time VR? We put Meshy to the test to evaluate its speed, quality and practical value within a professional development pipeline. Discover where AI delivers significant time savings, where it still falls short, and why a hybrid AI + artist workflow is currently the most effective approach for creating high-performance VR assets.

Exploring NVIDIA Omniverse – Lessons beyond Unity

Exploring NVIDIA Omniverse – Lessons beyond Unity

3 July 2026

Discover our first impressions of NVIDIA Omniverse as we explore the transition from Unity to OpenUSD for industrial Digital Twins. Learn about the challenges of FBX workflows, material and animation conversion, scene optimisation, and the best practices we're adopting to build scalable, next-generation 3D applications.

What is the metaverse and what are the benefits?

What is the metaverse and what are the benefits?

17 June 2024

What is the metaverse and is it the best place to train and upskill the workforce? The metaverse might seem unfamiliar, but it has the potential to provide a positive impact on business operations.