TechViz

TechViz writes visualisation software that takes 3D models straight from CAD, PLM, geospatial and simulation tools into virtual reality, in real time and without file conversion. The company was founded in 2004 in Paris and has further offices in Chicago, Beijing and Bangalore. Engineering teams use it to review designs together, whether in one room or across sites.

What TechViz offers

• TechViz XL — its core product for displaying CAD data in immersive systems.
• Share&Viz — collaborative VR sessions for local and remote teams.
• Cloud&Viz — a cloud-delivered version of its visualisation tools.
• Hardware support — runs on Meta Quest, Varjo, HTC Vive, Pico and Apple Vision Pro headsets, and on powerwalls and CAVE rooms.
• Use cases — design reviews, ergonomic checks, maintenance and manufacturability studies, and industrial training.

Who it works with

TechViz serves aerospace, automotive, defence, shipbuilding, energy, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and construction firms. Named users include Thales, Naval Group, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Petronas and Oxford Brookes University.

Key facts

• Based in: Paris, France
• Founded: 2004
• Other offices: Chicago, Beijing and Bangalore