L3Harris MAPPS Inc. (L3HM) is a global leader in delivering advanced marine systems to navies worldwide.
Imagine 4D’s capability to generate a faithful virtual environment based on ingested 3D CAD files through its Digital Twin Framework, as well as built in functionalities that support various training tasks, was the winning combination for L3HM.
Through this collaboration, L3HM delivered a data-rich, immersive environment to both its direct customer (a leading shipbuilder) and the end-user (a NATO naval force) in a remarkably short time-frame. L3Harris is recognized worldwide for its Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The IPMS is resident on the Halifax Class Frigate, Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship and is destined for the River-class destroyer.
Imagine 4D is currently working on a pilot project with L3HM for the integration of its IPMS on a frigate digital twin to support a number of operational use-cases.
Defence, Training
The customer sought a training platform to support familiarization and "know-your-ship" training. Key project requirements included a detailed, high-fidelity virtual recreation of the entire vessel, enriched with extensive metadata, and equipped with built-in functionalities and training scenarios—such as the ability to access various media directly within the virtual environment.
L3HM first experienced Imagine 4D’s Digital Twin capabilities through a project supporting its Power Division, which involved creating a Digital Twin for a large nuclear power plant. The solution integrated diverse data sources—including engineering CAD files—and delivered functionalities to meet both training and operational needs of the plant operator.
What set Imagine 4D apart was its Digital Twin Framework (DTF), an all-in-one software suite for building, managing, and visualizing Digital Twin applications. With integrated tools like the Scenario Editor, Flow Editor, and Level Editor, the L3HM team can independently create training scenarios, update data, or modify the virtual environment—without starting from scratch.
The solution provided both a fully interactive Virtual Familiarization Trainer and the development environment to maintain and evolve it.
Imagine 4D and L3HM collaborated to define the training requirements of both the vessel OEM and the end-user, ensuring their needs were met efficiently and effectively.
In parallel, the teams identified key media assets—such as documents, manuals, simulations, and videos—to enrich the training experience and create a media-rich Virtual Familiarization Trainer.
Once the Digital Twin of the vessel is created through the ingestion of engineering CAD files, the investment becomes scalable, supporting a wide range of future functionalities beyond initial training.
The DTF is a versatile software suite for the rapid creation and deployment of Digital Twins across various use cases. It supports:
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