Fukui Computer Invests in Lattice Technology

By DE Editors

Lattice Technology Inc. (San Francisco, CA), developers of digital manufacturing applications using the XVL format, announced that Fukui Computer Inc. (Fukui, Japan) acquired almost 6.5 percent of Lattice Technology, and has adopted the XVL format for its architectural and construction software.

Fukui Computer, which develops architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) software for the Japanese markets, offers products that support 3D-based virtual construction processes, including design, engineering, estimating, sales and marketing.

Lattice Technology provides companies with proven digital manufacturing solutions and applications that enable the use of 2D/3D design data across the enterprise. Lattice's digital manufacturing applications leverage the highly accurate and ultra-compressed XVL 3D format, says the release, enabling even large 3D designs to be easily and quickly reviewed for accuracy, then simulated and reused in engineering, design, sales, marketing, maintenance, and customer support. Now this proven performance is being applied to the building industries.

Fukui Computer has adopted XVL for its main virtual construction products, which can import and export XVL format data. Using the free XVL Player application, users can interactively measure, verify, and review large data even on laptops, with no CAD system required.

For more information, visit Fukui Computer Inc. or Lattice Technology Inc.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.