2019 has been a spectacular year for Virtual Reality headsets. With new releases from the big technology players like Facebook, HTC, and Valve, the lineup of VR devices has been significantly refreshed. What are the headsets worth having in 2020? Current Leaders Mobile VR started to disappear from the market, largely giving way to Standalone devices, such as Oculus Quest. … Read More
Is the Future of VR/AR Relying on 5G?
Ever since the release of 5G for public use in certain parts of the world, there has been different questions regarding its impact on other technologies. The area of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality is one of them. Here is a common question these days: Is the future of VR/AR relying on 5G? Before you answer that question, here are … Read More
Building Effective 3D Applications
It is no secret that computer-based training is the future. It has proven to be faster, better at capturing and keeping the attention and transferring knowledge than traditional learning. The latest developments in computer learning promise even greater things. The advent of virtual reality and augmented reality-based learning allows specific training in hard to replicate situations, whether that be in … Read More
Technology to Meet Challenges in Industrial Diving
Very recently, PaleBlue was invited to participate in the International Diving Seminar 2019. The conference took place in Bergen and, as in previous editions, was organized by the Norwegian Underwater Institute (NUI). One good reason to attend this event is that you can meet and talk to many professionals from the diving industry, educators from training facilities (like KBA Training … Read More
Meeting European Space Agency
The previous week PaleBlue was invited for a meeting at the European Space Agency (ESA). We have visited two of its offices, the European Space Operations Centre in Darmstadt, and the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. The workshop we had at the European Space Operations Centre focused on the applicability of VR technology for steering today’s space operation. As … Read More
Integrating Simulation into Value Chain through Digitalization
The concept of digitalization has been getting a lot of attention recently. Not to be confused with digitization, digitalization is the transformation of existing processes and operations using new technologies to bring about value. Some of its positive effects are lower costs, increased efficiency, lower operating times, and many more. Digitalization isn’t a recent phenomenon and has been occurring in … Read More
VR/AR Industry is Heading This Way in 2020
This year is ending soon and 2020 is already right around the corner. For VR/AR technology trends, however, one cannot say it is ever too soon to start taking them into account. Over the course of 2019, we took note of some of the tendencies of this industry. Nevertheless, the AWE Europe 2019 event we attended in Munich last week … Read More
Offshore Technology Days 2019 Expo Overrides Downturn
The economic downturn has affected many international oil & gas companies around the globe, but, since last fall, there were more and more signs that the market is on the rise again. In the light of positive news and as players in this industry, we see the learning about the latest trends of the oil & gas sector as a … Read More
Technology Transfer Showcase at Nordic Edge Expo
September was a good month to be looking into what the tech industry has been up to since the beginning of the year and what its plans for 2020 promise to bring. One highlight of September in Norway was the Nordic Edge conference, from 24th till the 26th. Innovative solutions for a smart city – Nordic Edge Expo This event … Read More
Chicago Build 2019: The Future of Construction Design?
Construction industry gets more advanced every year, and so do the technologies supporting it. Staying ahead of the curve was the goal of the Chicago Build 2019, from understanding the direction the industry is heading to, to positioning and take advantage of it. This is a key factor for all companies looking to grow in 2019 and beyond. Enter Chicago … Read More
