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Tim Hayes

Tim Hayes

Software Engineer at NGRAIN Tim Hayes is a Software Engineer at NGRAIN where he works primarily on research and development for cutting edge augmented reality applications.  Currently, he is expanding NGRAIN’s AR feature set by incorporating NGRAIN’s voxel-based technology with wearable displays, depth cameras, abstract data sources, real-time sensors, and various other platforms and peripherals.  Tim holds a Master’s of Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario, where his research focused on developing interactive simulations of surgical robotics....

The Industrial Internet takes shape with NGRAIN’s updated augmented reality platform

NGRAIN Augmented Reality offers real-time dynamic part updates, markerless tracking and other features essential for the enablement of the Internet-of-Things in the enterprise Santa Clara, California (AWE 2014) – May 28, 2014 – NGRAIN® announced today that it will be demonstrating the latest innovations in markerless tracking, integration with enterprise data sources, and real-time 3D augmented reality (AR) for its NGRAIN Augmented Reality platform at AWE 2014. NGRAIN Augmented Reality is designed for industrial clients looking to create robust AR applications that provide task support for field technicians, maintainers, inspectors and other workers interacting with complex equipment. The software’s ability to connect to live enterprise data streams and visualize the real-time performance of that equipment makes it the first AR application to harness the potential of the Industrial Internet with scalable, consistent workflows that are essential for enterprise adoption. “NGRAIN already provides rapid development and single-click deployment capabilities for mission-critical AR applications,” said Carl Byers, Chief Strategy Officer for NGRAIN, “With this update, we continue to enhance the performance of people, machines and the interactions between them by delivering the features that provide true competitive advantage for our clients.” NGRAIN will be showing the new features of NGRAIN Augmented Reality at booth 62 at AWE 2014, including: Markerless tracking capability Simulated real-time dynamic part updates for temperature, pressure, and other indicators, includingdynamically-changing parts coloring AR overlay renderings in both solid and line drawing modes Animated equipment procedures that can be viewed in active AR mode iOS 7 native look-and-feel for its free end-user AR app available in the AppStore Learn more about the NGRAIN AR platform and its use in designing field performance support systems during Barry Po’s presentation in the Augmented Industries track on Wednesday, May 28 at 3 pm. About NGRAIN NGRAIN is creating a world transformed with interactive 3D and augmented reality technologies. With NGRAIN products, companies enhance the performance of people, machines, and the interactions between them. NGRAIN’s integrated, versatile platform combines enterprise 3D assets and data to provide operational intelligence for mission critical equipment and accelerate decision-making across the organization. From the factory floor to the field, get information how you need it, when you need it – with NGRAIN interactive 3D and augmented reality. For additional information, please contact: Nadia Ballard Product Marketing Manager +1 (407) 545-7344 nballard@us.ngrain.com ...

NGRAIN introduces subscription-based pricing for NGRAIN Augmented Reality

The new model offers flexible access to NGRAIN’s powerful platform for individuals and teams creating interactive 3D augmented reality applications for the enterprise Santa Clara, California (AWE 2014) – May 28, 2014 – NGRAIN®, the leading provider of interactive 3D augmented reality and visualization technology for enterprise businesses, today debuted a new subscription pricing model for its augmented reality (AR) software. NGRAIN Augmented Reality enables users to develop, without coding, industrial interactive AR applications for complex equipment and deploy them across the enterprise in a single click. “NGRAIN has a very successful track record of making interactive 3D attainable, regardless of whether it is in a virtual, simulated or augmented reality environment. Moving to this nimble subscription model is consistent with our company’s mission and culture of responsiveness to our customers, said Gabe Batstone, chief executive officer of NGRAIN. “We’re excited to announce our subscription pricing at Augmented World Expo, and offer special ‘launch’ discounts to all AR enthusiasts here,” he added. As a subscription pricing launch special, all customers who sign up for NGRAIN Augmented Reality at AWE 2014 and at www.ngrain.com through June 30, 2014, will receive a promotional pricing of $99 per month for the first three months. After the special offer expires, users will be able to select from the following subscription options: Month-to-month pricing: $249/month per user 1-year subscription: $199/month per user (or $2,388/yr., a 20% discount on month-to-month) 1-year Team plan (5 seats min): $169/month per user (a 15% discount on 1-yr. subscription) Enterprise plan (10 seats min): $139/month per user (a 30% discount on regular 1-yr. subscription)All active subscribers will receive the latest version of NGRAIN Augmented Reality, access to NGRAIN technical support and access to all future updates, upgrades, and maintenance releases. NGRAIN will continue to offer perpetual licensing for its products for those that prefer it.About NGRAIN NGRAIN is creating a world transformed with interactive 3D and augmented reality technologies. With NGRAIN products, companies enhance the performance of people, machines, and the interactions between them. NGRAIN’s integrated, versatile platform combines enterprise 3D assets and data to provide operational intelligence for mission critical equipment and accelerate decision-making across the organization. From the factory floor to the field, get information how you need it, when you need it – with NGRAIN interactive 3D and augmented reality. For additional information, please contact: Nadia Ballard Product Marketing Manager +1 (407) 545-7344 nballard@us.ngrain.com ...

Barry Po

Barry Po

Dr. Barry Po is Director of Product Management at NGRAIN, the leading provider of interactive 3D augmented reality and visualization technology for enterprise businesses worldwide. He is responsible for global product strategy and looks after product design and development across the company. Over the course of his career, he has led product teams at some of the world’s most recognizable brands. His previous roles include a stint at Nokia, where he looked after developer product strategy and portfolio planning across the company’s Lumia and Asha device families, and HSBC where he led global experience design, digital product management, and digital marketing across its personal, commercial, and global banking services. Barry holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Human-Computer Interaction) from the University of British Columbia, where he conceptualized augmented and virtual experiences for mobile, tablet, and immersive environments. He is the recipient of several awards for his work, including an NSERC Industrial Research and Development Fellowship....

Naomi Kawase

Naomi Kawase

Naomi Kawase is a designer and product release manager at the Vancouver, Canada office of NGRAIN—a leading provider of voxel-based, interactive 3D software and solutions.  Before joining NGRAIN, Naomi was an established member of the video game industry.  She pioneered user experience work in the game industry in Vancouver with her start at Electronic Arts in 2000, and was also one of the original instructors in the Game Design program at Vancouver Film School.  With experience in various creative and start-up environments, she is now very excited to be involved in the upswing of augmented reality… running shoes are on!   Outside of work, Naomi volunteers for the Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST), leading STEM workshops for Brownies in the Girl Guides of Canada program....

NGRAIN

NGRAIN

NGRAIN allows the world to see beyond reality. Our innovative, interactive 3D technologies empower decision makers in the most challenging markets around the globe, building a world where the enterprise workforce is always connected to the right information, at the right time, on the right device — maximizing operational uptime and eliminating costly mistakes. NGRAIN’s patented virtual reality and augmented reality software is used by leading Fortune 500 organizations in aerospace, defense, energy, healthcare, and heavy industry; transforming the way they communicate, collaborate, and understand the world around them. Through industry-first 3D development platforms, authoring tools, and industrial applications, NGRAIN enables organizations to accelerate decisions by interacting with the world’s data in 3D. For more information, visit www.ngrain.com....

Carl Byers

Carl Byers

Carl Byers has been an active contributor in the international training, education, and simulation community since 1986, defining and developing strategies for companies producing solutions to improve training, education, workforce development, and engineering. As Chief Strategy Officer at NGRAIN, Carl focuses on business expansion through innovative product development, market diversification, and collaborative partnership and advocacy together with both private organizations and educational institutions. Carl holds Masters degrees in Business and in Human Security & Peacebuilding as well as a Bachelors in Applied Science in Engineering Physics. Company: NGRAIN http://www.ngrain.com  Related Products:...

Leading Augmented Reality Innovators Confirm Participation in AWE 2013

Thanks to the amazing response for the AWE 2013 call for proposals, we have been able to select – so far – a list of 76 AWEsome innovators in the Augmented World. Here is the list of companies and organizations confirmed to present at AWE 2013: (For the latest list of 94 confirmed speakers go here) 13th Lab AD-Dispatch Anomaly AR23D ARDirt ARLab ARUP Augmate AugmenteDev AugmentedReality.ORG BuildAR CandyLab Catchoom Columbia University CrowdOptic Daqri Darf Design Dekko Digital Delta Design Early Adopter EchoVC eMagin Epson ExploreEngage Fraunhofer Frozen Chili Studio Full Swing Future Crimes Institute Grey Area Foundation for the Arts Heavy Projects HIT Lab NewZealand Honda Research Institute Honigman InfinityAR Interhacktive ISMAR Kimera Systems Layar Live View Studio Meta-View Metaio Microsoft Research MIT Media Lab Mitsubishi Electric NASA Ngrain Nvidia Occipital Ogmento Optinvent Orbotix Parc PatchedReality Perey Consulting Qualcomm Queens University RealityPrime Recon Instruments Samsung Seabery Seac02 SecondSite Sesame Workshop Simiosys Six-15 SmartTech Publishing Stupid Fun Club SuperTouch Group Telibrahma Tomi Ahonen Consulting Total Immersion University of Illinois at Chicago  Vertigore Vuzix Wikitude Zugara  ...