Precision with Mixed Reality
Transforming Large-Scale Public Art through Mixed Reality Fabrication
What if you could fabricate complex, large-scale sculptures without ever needing a physical prototype?
What if fabricating complex, large-scale sculptures could be streamlined through the use of cutting-edge technology? Mixed Reality (MR) is changing the landscape of fabrication, reducing costs, speeding up timelines, and increasing precision.
FabPub partnered with Balich Wonder Studio to create Al Nehem, a monumental 30-meter Whale Shark sculpture, suspended between four skyscrapers for the World Cup in Qatar. Combining 3D sculpting, engineering, and Mixed Reality technology, this project was completed in just three months, setting a new standard for large-scale fabrication.
The Challenge: Large-scale projects require precision and efficiency under tight deadlines.
Fabricating a 30-meter suspended sculpture posed significant challenges in precision, cost, and time management. Traditional methods relying on physical prototypes would have been costly, time-consuming, and prone to higher error margins—challenges that had to be overcome to meet the project’s ambitious timeline.
The Solution: Mixed Reality offered a fast, precise alternative to traditional methods.
By leveraging Mixed Reality, FabPub employed Microsoft HoloLens headsets to visualise 3D models of components, providing real-time assembly insights. This approach minimised the need for physical prototypes, allowed rapid design iterations, and enabled adjustments on the go. The MR technology also enhanced quality control, ensuring the finished parts perfectly matched the virtual models.
Key Benefits for Designers: Mixed Reality unlocks multiple benefits for designers.
- Increased Precision: Digital designs overlay real objects, ensuring accurate assembly and reduced errors.
- Reduced Time and Costs: Decreased reliance on physical prototypes and early error detection reduced material waste and rework.
Where You Can See the Impact: Mixed Reality can be applied to many industries.
The integration of Mixed Reality technology can be applied across various industries, including:
- Product Design and Prototyping: Faster iteration cycles with reduced material costs.
- Visual Merchandising: Enhanced precision and creativity in creating large-scale installations.
- Fabrication Technology: Improved on-site assembly through real-time visualisation of digital components.
Ready to elevate your project with Mixed Reality?
Looking to overcome fabrication challenges and achieve new levels of precision in your projects? Get in touch with us today to see how Mixed Reality can bring your ideas to life with speed and efficiency.