Metaroom and DIALux partner on 3D Modelling app
(Austria) – From mid-September, users can send 3D scan data from Amrax’s Metaroom solution directly to DIALux’s planning software, allowing precise light plans for each room.
The Metaroom app is an advanced 3D scanning app, driven by the power of AI, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technologies. This enables professionals in spatial planning industries to envision and redefine spaces.
The Metaroom solution is a workflow consisting of Metaroom app for capture and Metaroom Studio for optimisation before export, which is available on iPhone Pro or iPad Pro*. The scans are then uploaded to the cloud, generating true-to-scale 3D models within seconds. Users can then use Metaroom Studio, to enrich these 3D models with additional information before exporting.
DIALux is utilised by more than 750,000 active users to design, calculate, and visualise lighting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Featuring real luminaires from over 412 DIALux members, users can create unique atmospheres and generate comprehensive project documentation. Available in 26 languages, DIALux supports a worldwide network of lighting professionals and adheres to the open BIM approach. The integration with Metaroom is also based on open BIM and IFC standards.
Metaroom promises to save lighting time when designing and placing luminaires. Projects can be downloaded from Metaroom Studio and imported into DIALux. The planning results can then be exported as an IFC model for the Open BIM process or other programs, significantly reducing the workload.
Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax, says: “Advances in 3D modelling, software and AI are combining to democratise design. Lighting designers and electrical planners now have access to powerful tools that significantly enhance efficiency, enabling them to serve more customers in less time. This is going to lead to a revolution in how buildings are designed and how we all interact with our built environment.
Huber adds: “Partnerships between cutting edge solutions like Metaroom and DIALux are key to powering this change. By creating an extensive ecosystem of lighting design solutions, we will significantly improve accessibility, reduce costs and bring spatial design to the mainstream.”
Dieter Polle, CEO at DIALux, adds: “Simply scan the room with your smartphone and start planning right away. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? By integrating Metaroom into DIALux, this is now possible. The time-consuming task of constructing the geometry before starting the actual lighting design is eliminated. Martin’s team and their solution have convinced us. The integration follows our Open BIM strategy technologically. With this integration, we’ve made life a bit easier for lighting designers.”
