Industrial Virtual Worlds and Interactive Environments
Interactive Presentations & The Industrial Metaverse
At iMakerXR, we bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and digital innovation by building high-fidelity industrial metaverses and immersive virtual worlds. We transform your complex engineering data, mine plans, and facility models into precise, high-fidelity digital replicas. By turning static engineering assets into fully interactive environments, we give your team the power to explore facilities, simulate operational scenarios, and collaborate seamlessly within a rich, 3D medium. We specialize in meeting the rugged requirements of heavy industries like mining, manufacturing, and utilities, ensuring your complex data is turned into a secure, exploratory XR experience.
Engineered for cross-platform flexibility, these custom-built 3D environments are designed to bring your operations directly to your audience, wherever they are. We create different interactive presentations that allow you to dynamically showcase your services and capabilities exactly where they happen—inside a virtual replica of your environment. Whether you are presenting remotely online during a virtual client meeting or capturing maximum attention with high-impact exhibits on a crowded trade show floor, our solutions deliver an unforgettable, hands-on experience. Let’s collaborate to elevate your technical visualization, drive operational efficiency, and clearly communicate your value to your stakeholders.
Engineered for cross-platform flexibility, these custom-built 3D environments are designed to bring your operations directly to your audience, wherever they are. We create different interactive presentations that allow you to dynamically showcase your services and capabilities exactly where they happen—inside a virtual replica of your environment. Whether you are presenting remotely online during a virtual client meeting or capturing maximum attention with high-impact exhibits on a crowded trade show floor, our solutions deliver an unforgettable, hands-on experience. Let’s collaborate to elevate your technical visualization, drive operational efficiency, and clearly communicate your value to your stakeholders.
Mining Virtual World
- Client:
- Location:
- Xylem Inc.
- Washington, D.C.
iMakerXR collaborated with Xylem, a leading water technology provider, to create a virtual mine showcasing it’s extensive portfolio of customizable mine water management solutions.
Smart City Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Building Smarter Cities with Smarter Factories:
The iMakerXR Team worked with the Rockwell Automation team to create an interactive 3D environment showcasing Rockwell Automation's Smarter Cities with Smarter Factories
The iMakerXR Team worked with the Rockwell Automation team to create an interactive 3D environment showcasing Rockwell Automation's Smarter Cities with Smarter Factories
FPSO: The Connected Vessel
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Rockwell Automation engaged Metaphor XR to create a visual tool to contextualize Rockwell Automation’s full range of digital solutions for floating production storage and offloading vessels. The interactive helps users understand how challenges can be overcome by adopting the latest digital technologies, and a proven partner.
RapidLaunch Automotive Solution
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The iMakerXR Team worked with the Rockwell Automation team to create an interactive 3D environment showcasing Rockwell Automation's RapidLaunch Automotive Solution.
Teck QB2 Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Teck Resources Inc.
- Vancouver, Canada
iMakerXR collaborated with Teck to craft a digital replica of the QB2 project, spanning from the port to the mine. Viewers are invited to explore the expansive grounds of Teck's flagship copper project situated in Chile. This immersive experience encompasses essential elements from the mine, port, and associated infrastructure, offering viewers a comprehensive understanding of the project's scope.
Connected Mine Solutions
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
What does a connected mine look like? Rockwell collaborated with iMakerXR to develop a virtual mine site where viewers can engage and explore. This interactive experience demonstrates how operators can optimize processes and equipment to enhance productivity across the board.
The Connected Steel Plant
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Rockwell partnered with iMakerXR to create an interactive tool offering viewers an immersive glimpse into a metals processing facility. This interactive experience empowers users to explore Rockwell's innovative solutions for real-world challenges directly from the heart of the operation.
Hydraulic Fracturing Virtual World
- Client:
- Location:
- Xylem Inc.
- New York, USA
iMakerXR worked closely with Xylem to show how it provides everything needed to source, transport, and test water throughout the initial fracking, development and operation of a well.
The Connected Lithium Mine
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
With Health & Safety being a core value and strategic priority, Teck engaged Metaphor XR to create high-end 3D animations to reconstruct serious incidents that have occurred and share what they have learned from them so that they can be prevented not just internally, but industry-wide.
Onshore Oil
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Rockwell Automation helps oil and gas companies improve operational efficiency using digital automation and enlisted iMakerXR to help showcase opportunites for end users to optimize their assets and reduce their costs.
The Arctic Deposit
- Client:
- Location:
- Ambler Metals
- Fairbanks, United States
iMakerXR assisted Ambler Metals in crafting an immersive virtual representation of their Arctic Deposit. This OpenGL-based model is accessible via any web browser, showcasing accurate scale renditions of the ore body, drill holes, waste dump, open pit, and mining facilities.
The Connected Mine
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
What does a connected mine look like? Rockwell collaborated with iMakerXR to develop a virtual mine site where viewers can engage and explore. This interactive experience demonstrates how operators can optimize processes and equipment to enhance productivity across the board.
PlantPAx Distributed Control Sytem
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
PlantPAx Distributed Control System.
APM Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Asset Performance Management
MPC Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Model Predictive Control
MOM Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Mine to Market optimization.
Connected Mine Architecture
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
Connected Mine Architecture
Open Pit Mining WebGL
WebGL Mine.
Green Hydrogen Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Wisconsin, United States
H2 Interactive
Onshore Exploration and Production Interactive
- Client:
- Location:
- Rockwell Automation
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The iMakerXR Team worked with the Rockwell Automation team to create an interactive 3D environment showcasing Rockwell Automation's Onshore Exploration and Production solutions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
These are the most commonly asked questions about Industrial Virtual Worlds and Interactive Environments.
It is a persistent, 3D digital replica (Digital Twin) of your physical facility where users can interact with data and equipment in real-time.
An environment is a full-scale world that users can "walk" through, featuring dynamic elements like moving conveyors, weather effects, and lighting.
Yes. We can integrate IoT sensors and telemetry to show real-time machine status within the virtual environment.
Operations managers, remote stakeholders, and site planners who need a "God’s-eye view" of their assets.
No. While they support VR, they can also be accessed via standard desktop computers or high-performance tablets.
Yes, we support multi-user "collaborative mode" where teams from different continents can meet inside a virtual plant.
We use enterprise-grade encryption and can deploy solutions on-premise or via secure private clouds.
Yes. This is one of the most common uses—familiarizing workers with a site’s layout before they ever step foot on the ground.
We utilize industry-leading engines like Unreal Engine and Unity to provide photorealistic graphics and high performance.
Yes. You can simulate equipment failures, traffic bottlenecks, or emergency shutdowns to see how they impact the total environment.
Precision-Engineered 3D, XR and Digital Twin for Heavy Industry
With 25+ years of technical visualization experience, we specialize in mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and utilities.
Turn complex spatial data into interactive 3D & XR experiences that align stakeholders.
Turn complex spatial data into interactive 3D & XR experiences that align stakeholders.
