ROCK HILL, SC, Sep 4, 2014 - 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it has partnered with Vortex VR, Inc., an emergent leader in virtual reality technology, and GameFace Labs, to develop the VRTX I, Vortex VR's new virtual reality mobile phone case and head mounted display (HMD) device. The VRTX I provides stunning, high-definition VR immersion without wires and is tailor-made for the new LG G3 Quad HD smartphone.
3DS designers contributed advanced manufacturing and materials expertise in designing the VRTX I to be lightweight, highly functional and durable. The HMD devices were then 3D printed using 3DS' advanced Selective Laser Sintering technology. By relying on 3D printing, the VRTX I team was able to complete the entire design-to-manufacturing process in less than 30 days, without the need for lead-times and costly tooling.
"This is an exciting project for 3D Systems, one that combines the power, flexibility and rapid time-to-value enabled by 3D printing with the incredible advancements in virtual reality and wearables," said Cathy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer, 3D Systems. "This will change how we design, manufacture and interact with these exponential technologies forever."
"With our technology partners, GameFace Labs and 3D Systems, we have been able to rapidly bring to market a mobile case and device with technology that has been developed to best leverage the Android OS, along with the powerhouse of hardware within the G3," said David Haines, Chairman and Interim CEO, Vortex, VR, Inc. "This is the mobile VR experience everyone has been waiting for."
The VRTX I is Vortex VR, Inc.'s inaugural product. The company plans to launch additional products and services that will cover the entire VR ecosystem and value chain in the coming months.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is pioneering 3D printing for everyone. 3DS provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and cloud sourced custom parts. Its powerful digital thread empowers professionals and consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life in material choices including plastics, metals, ceramics and edibles. 3DS' leading healthcare solutions include integrated 3D planning and printing for personalized surgery and patient specific medical and dental devices. Its democratized 3D design and inspection products embody the latest perceptual, capture and touch technology. Its products and services replace and complement traditional methods with improved results and reduced time to outcomes. These solutions are used to rapidly design, create, communicate, plan, guide, prototype or produce functional parts, devices and assemblies, empowering customers to manufacture the future. For more information, visit www.3DSystems.com.
About Vortex VR, Inc.
Vortex VR is an emerging virtual reality technology company. The company has developed a revolutionary virtual reality (VR) smartphone device, the VRTX I, and is developing and bundling studio quality games and cinematic content for the android marketplace. Vortex HMD products feature perfectly configured optics, ergonomic designs and integrated controllers. Consumers can now use their smartphone as a virtual cinema, talk to other VRTX users in a virtual chat room, and get immersed into the virtual gaming world. For more information, visit www.vrtx.io.
No comments:
Post a Comment