3D Streaming

instant3Dhub delivers high-performance 3D streaming, allowing users to visualize and interact with complex 3D data instantly — on any device, with no pre-processing, data conversion, or file download required.

This capability is particularly valuable in enterprise scenarios where large, detailed 3D models originate from PLM/PDM systems and must retain their original accuracy and structure. By directly streaming from the source of truth, instant3Dhub ensures consistency, traceability, and up-to-date access across the entire organization.

How It Works

instant3Dhub intelligently combines server-side and client-side computation to deliver a smooth, responsive 3D experience. The system minimizes bandwidth consumption and latency by dynamically streaming only the fragments of information needed for the current viewport and interaction context. Unlike traditional 3D viewers, which rely on full file transfer or upfront rendering preparation, instant3Dhub maintains interactive performance while preserving full data fidelity for downstream analysis and computation.

Performance at Scale

Our proprietary algorithms, developed over a decade at Fraunhofer IGD and Threedy GmbH, allow for:

  • Up to 99% faster initial loading times compared to conventional methods

  • Pixel-perfect rendering of complex scenes, tailored to the user’s view

  • Real-time access to deep data structures without compromising accuracy

By streaming only what is necessary at any given moment, instant3Dhub ensures optimal responsiveness — even with terabyte-scale datasets.

Spatial Caching

instant3Dhub transforms complex 3D data into an optimized internal caching structure.

Whenever a new data link is created — or existing data is updated — instant3Dhub automatically generates cache entries for the relevant spatial regions. These cached fragments are then instantly re-used across all future sessions, eliminating redundant computation and ensuring sub-second access.

Think of it like Google Maps — but instead of navigating the Earth, you are interactively exploring vast and detailed 3D engineering models.

Benefits

  • Device-agnostic Access: Less GPU dependency and no local installation needed

  • No Data Duplication: Direct streaming from the source of truth

  • Scalable Architecture: Supports global collaboration and real-time updates

  • Preserved Fidelity: Geometry, metadata, and measurements remain intact

instant3Dhub transforms how 3D data is accessed, explored, and shared — making high-end visualization and analysis available anywhere, instantly.

Go to 3D Data Resources to learn more about what information types instant3Dhub supports for referenced / linked datasets.