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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Web3D Consortium Awarded Cesium Ecosystem Grant From Bentley Systems to Enhance OGC 3D Tiles Support in X3D
OGC 3D Tiles Support in X3D SALINAS, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2025 / The Web3D Consortium is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant from Bentley Systems, Incorporated, via the company's Cesium Ecosystem Grants program. This grant will help advance the support of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) 3D Tiles in X3D formats to enhance interoperability and streamline the integration of industrial 3D large data sets into various Web3DCesiumProjectImage This collaborative project between Web3D Consortium members expands the open geospatial ecosystem by providing streaming of industrial 3D geospatial datasets within X3D, an open-source ISO Standard, for representing 3D scenes on the web. This fulfills a critical need for X3D and 3D Tiles users, integrating OGC 3D Tiles content with X3D geospatial content. Bentley's Cesium platform is the leading open platform for software applications designed to unleash the power of 3D geospatial data. Bentley aims to advance the use of open standards, open APIs, and open-source technologies to foster innovation and collaboration in the field. The Cesium Ecosystem Grants program helps the 3D geospatial community address common challenges and opportunities through open-source contributions, game-changing collaborations, and educational advancement. In particular, this grant will support the development of robust OGC 3D Tiles support within X3D, allowing for seamless access to high-quality, geospatially accurate 3D data. 'This grant represents a significant step forward for the Web3D Consortium and the 3D community,' said Anita Havele, Executive Director, Web3D Consortium. 'By supporting OGC 3D Tiles in X3D, we are opening new avenues for developers to leverage 3D geospatial data in their projects, leading to richer 3D user experiences' In response, Dr. Andreas Plesch, Earthstruct LLC, said, 'Thanks to Bentley's generous commitment to standards-based geospatial technology such as 3D Tiles, I believe we can significantly enhance X3DOM's contribution to the geospatial 3D ecosystem on the Web at large.' Patrick Cozzi, Bentley Systems' chief platform officer, added, 'Ecosystem-expanding contributions like 3D Tiles in X3D by Web3D Consortium highlight the value of interoperability. Connecting these open standards empowers developers who are bringing interactive 3D geospatial experiences to the web.' Integrating OGC standards into X3DOM (open-source X3D viewer) will facilitate easier access to a wide range of geospatial datasets and enable more effective sharing and visualization across various platforms. The Web3D Consortium invites all stakeholders in the geospatial and 3D communities to engage with us on this innovative project. We believe that collaboration will be key to maximizing the impact of this initiative and advancing the use of X3D and 3D Tiles in real-world applications. About the Web3D Consortium: The Web3D Consortium is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of open standards for 3D graphics on the web. Our mission is to enable the creation of interoperable 3D applications that enhance user experience across various industries. © 2025 Web3D Consortium. Bentley, Cesium, and 3D Tiles are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Contact InformationANITA HAVELE Executive Director 2483427662 SOURCE: Web3D Consortium press release
Technical.ly
28-04-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
AI is driving the fourth industrial revolution — and Philly companies are helping lead the way
AI is no longer a buzzword — it's one of the technologies powering a new industrial revolution, experts agreed at a recent conference in Philadelphia. Industry 4.0, the sweeping digitization of how goods are designed, used and maintained, is being driven by new technology, changes in workforce demographics, reindustrialization, regulation enforcement and a push towards sustainability, said Nick Lopez, principal at Deloitte, said at Phorum 2025. From life sciences to advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies are reshaping entire industries, panelists said at the event last week. 'AI, [Internet of Things], 3D geospatial data, the list goes on and these technologies are accelerating very quickly,' Lopez said. 'There's huge potential to improve efficiency and productivity across industries, which will have a positive impact on all of our lives.' More than just efficiency, Industry 4.0 is about reimagining what's possible when technology augments human expertise, whether that's catching errors before they happen, building smarter cities or accelerating life-saving medical breakthroughs This fourth wave of industrial progress builds on previous revolutions — mechanization, electrification and computerization — by adding a new digital layer. AI now joins forces with technologies like the Internet of Things and digital twins, virtual models of real-world systems that can be used to simulate and improve operations in real time. More AI pharma coming soon Right now, AI is good at generating content and analyzing data, but a 'neuroscience approach' to AI is what's coming, said Denise Holt, cofounder of the SpatialWeb Foundation. 'AI that can actually mimic biological intelligence and model predictions for the future,' she said. 'To be able to have an understanding of the world and operate with knowledge of a digital representation of visible things.' One version of this is active inference AI, which takes in sensory data, collects feedback and updates its understanding of its surroundings, she said. Another example is spatial web protocol, which would be a digital representation of physical things. Similar work is happening in the life sciences industry with knowledge graphs, which collect information about what happens in manufacturing and can then be used to make predictions. While pharma companies face tight regulations, momentum is building, said Vishal Prasad, CTO at GSK. 'People are adopting it,' he said. 'With an LLM engine and basically a knowledge graph behind it that is really allowing them to make very good decisions in a very short period of time with very little effort.' AI infrastructure analysis to plan construction Companies are investing in tools that don't just process data, but adapt and learn from it. Philadelphia-based companies are among those pushing the frontier. Patrick Cozzi, chief platform officer at Bentley Systems and founder of Cesium, described how Cesium worked with Epic Games to create 3D tiles for real-time digital modeling. The tech started in gaming, but now powers everything from urban planning to national defense. Cozzi explained how drones, GPS sensors and dash cams are being deployed to detect infrastructure issues like broken towers and cracked roadways. AI is even helping plan developments more intelligently — estimating parking needs, for instance, before a single shovel hits dirt. The next hurdle: data security Still, security and data ownership are looming concerns for developers, especially in regulated industries like healthcare. 'The protocol of the spatial web, it has security baked in,' Holt said. 'Whereas right now, we're trying to use all these emerging technologies in the most unsecured environment, the World Wide Web.' In this context, the security permissions would have set expirations, she added. Plus, there is so much data out there and so much more data that will be coming in, companies have to think about how they're keeping up with it and its security, Lopez said. 'We're seeing more of this in terms of being able to analyze what's on your servers, what's in your cloud, understanding what's important,' Lopez said. 'Where it needs to be stored, in terms of security policies. Sarah Huffman is a 2022-2024 corps member for Report for America, an initiative of The Groundtruth Project that pairs young journalists with local newsrooms. This position is supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
