ORION™ developed by Sandia National Labs, is a cutting-edge training and visualization platform, designed to cater to an expansive range of needs for data analysis and immersive training scenarios. At its core, ORION is distinguished by its adeptness in data fusion and 3D visualization capabilities, providing a robust foundation for unique analysis and immersive experiences. Its plugin-centric architecture ensures that ORION is not just a static tool but a dynamic ecosystem that evolves, accommodating new functionalities and fostering a collaborative space for engineering creativity and innovation.

With capabilities for both individual and team-based operations, ORION offers versatile interaction modes, including desktop, virtual, and mixed reality headsets. Its extensive feature set includes the ability to import various 3D formats, tools for exploded views, play animations, sub-assembly manipulation, and plugin integration. These features, and many others, position ORION as a crucial resource for enhancing user engagement with 3D datasets, enabling comprehensive data exploration, and fostering an interactive environment. This adaptability and breadth of features make ORION an invaluable asset in navigating complex data landscapes and crafting enriched, collaborative solutions.

Software Features

The ORION^™ software facilitates the visualization of existing CAD (computer aided design) models in an immersive virtual environment, and allows interaction with the CAD model in the virtual environment. This includes the ability to view CAD models at a full one-to-one scale, to interact with CAD models such as grabbing individual parts, to make CAD models transparent, and to view animations of CAD models, to name a few.

The software can be used in the engineering design process, for training on a wide variety of topics, and to communicate with customers, to name a few.