Athens, Ohio, May 1, 2025 -
Ohio University, HTC VIVE, and Virtualware have partnered to launch
a new program called the Digital Enterprise Collaboratory
(DEC), which will provide infrastructure to power new
digital engineering and workforce development programs to support
the growing demand for advanced manufacturing in Ohio.
The partnership combines Ohio University’s
leadership in engineering education, HTC VIVE’s industry-leading XR
hardware and software technologies, and Virtualware’s enterprise XR
platform VIROO. The project will provide Ohio University with the
technology infrastructure and capabilities needed to accelerate
product development, research, and workforce development by
enabling real-time collaboration between disparate university,
industry, government, and Department of Air Force Research
Laboratories (AFRL) members using the latest digital engineering
& immersive technologies.
The program will also expand Ohio University’s
existing manufacturing training and certification programs to
support the growing demand for new factory workers.
“This program represents a bold step forward in
immersive digital engineering,” said Scott Miller, associate dean
for Industry Partnerships at Ohio University’s Russ College of
Engineering and Technology. “By integrating XR technology into our
educational and research programs, we are preparing the next
generation of engineers to think spatially, act collaboratively,
and solve real-world problems. Manufacturing is Ohio’s largest
industry sector that is contributing 17.5% of the state’s GDP and
we need to prepare our local workforce for the new jobs in advanced
manufacturing.”
“HTC VIVE is proud to be part of this initiative
that puts immersive technology at the heart of innovation and
education,” said Daniel O’Brien, President Americas at HTC VIVE.
“With these new labs, Ohio University is positioning itself as a
leader in Industry 4.0.”
John Cunningham, President of Virtualware USA
adds “The state of Ohio is home to many manufacturers and will soon
be home to new advanced technology factories being built by Intel
and Anduril, who need an estimated 7,000 new workers. Ohio
University has been asked by the State and manufacturing companies
to find ways to help accelerate product development using digital
engineering methods and to develop workforce development
initiatives using the latest technologies. Our VIROO platform
integrated with HTC’s XR solutions provides Ohio University with
infrastructure that can be used for many different purposes and
years to come.”
Ohio University faces a key challenge, enabling
engineers, researchers, and end users to collaborate in real time
and in 3D across its geographically separated campuses. Athens and
Dayton, located two and a half hours apart by car, currently
require physical travel for collaboration. While many end users,
such as the U.S. Air Force and Intel, are based in Dayton, much of
the University's research takes place in Athens. The implementation
of the DEC is set to bridge that gap, helping accelerate research
and product development.
The DEC infrastructure consists of two new
laboratories located at the Athens Campus and at the OHIO facility
in Dayton, located within the Digital Transformation Center (DTC).
These labs are connected through the VIROO Enterprise XR platform
and are equipped with virtual reality equipment and software tools.
Users can collaborate, share projects, product prototypes, and even
create digital twins in real time, either from within the labs or
from remote desktops, classrooms, or homes. The University of
Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) operates the DTC and has partnered
with Ohio University to develop and launch the DEC’s Dayton
location, furthering the DTC’s mission as a collaborative
innovation hub that drives innovation, fuels workforce development,
and fosters cross-sector collaboration among academia, industry,
and government.
The DEC will officially open on May 5 at the
Athens Campus and on May 7 in Dayton. The Dayton DEC opening
will be part of the evening event hosted at the DTC during the
Dayton Digital Transformation Summit, a regional event focused on
innovation and technology in manufacturing and workforce
development.
About Ohio
University
Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered,
transformative learning community in America, where students
realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve
excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to
fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all forms. Our
Athens Campus offers students residential learning experience in
one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. Additional
campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online
programs further advance the University’s commitment to providing
educational access and opportunity. Ohio University is a Carnegie
R1-classified research-intensive institution with a record of
advancing knowledge through discovery and innovation in the natural
and biomedical sciences, humanities and arts, and engineering.
Visit www.ohio.edu for more information.
About Virtualware
With more than two decades of expertise in building enterprise
solutions globally, Virtualware (EPA: MLVIR) is a world leader in
3D-driven enterprise software. The company delivers a professional
and practical approach to real-time 3D by providing companies and
institutions with the tools and support they need to grow,
strengthen, and accelerate their adoption of advanced visualization
and simulation technologies, including XR, digital twin, and
virtual commissioning.
About HTC VIVE
HTC VIVE is the premier Extended Reality (XR) platform and
ecosystem that creates true-to-life XR experiences for businesses
and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem is built around premium XR
hardware, software, and content. The VIVE business encompasses
best-in-class XR hardware; VIVEPORT platform and app store; VIVE
Enterprise Solutions for business customers; VIVE X, a US$100M VR
business accelerator; and VIVE ARTS for cultural initiatives. HTC's
business also includes the spatial collaboration platforms VIVERSE
and VIVERSE for Business, HTC smartphones, the VIVE Mars CamTrack
virtual production system, and our G REIGNS 5G connectivity
solutions. For more information, please visit
www.vive.com.
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