Time to Concept 2019: Accelerating Innovation with Immersive Technologies

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October 17
INSTITUT ARTS ET MÉTIERS LAVAL - LAVAL VIRTUAL CENTER - RUE MARIE CURIE - 53810 CHANGÉ
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As part of the work carried out by the "Time to Concept" research chair,the Institut Arts et Métiers Laval andthe LAMPA Presence & Innovation team are hosting an afternoon event for businesses to showcase the results of the chair's work, which aims to "accelerate innovation with immersive technologies." Testimonials from companies will illustrate the uses of new virtual and augmented reality technologies to design new products and create breakthrough innovations. 

WHAT IS "TIME TO CONCEPT"?

The objective of the "Time to Concept" chair is to accelerate innovation by reducing the time required for co-creation and representation of an idea or concept. With the support of virtual tools, the chair's work aims to improve the efficiency of design and training teams within companies.

PROGRAM

2:00 p.m.David Nahon, Director of Virtual Immersion (iV) at Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE Lab

David Nahon

 

"The immersive experience for co-designing new products" 

 

2:30 p.m. - Zouheir Hamdoun, Head of Research and Innovation, Gruau Group

Zoueir Hamdoun

 

"Usage observation: a source of innovation in the commercial vehicle sector"

 

3 p.m. - Jérôme MIGAUD, Director of Innovation,Mann+Hummel  

Jérôme MIGAUD, Director of Innovation, Transportation Sector, Mann+Hummel

 

"Visualizing the invisible to innovate better: an example of a project carried out in the field of improving air quality in underground environments"

 

2:45 p.m. - Simon RICHIR, Holder of the"Time to Concept"Chair, and Sylvain Fleury, Project Manager for the "Time to Concept" Chair,Institut Arts et Métiers Laval 

simon richir arts et métiers institute arts et métiers Sylvain Fleury
"New uses of immersive technologies (Augmented and Virtual Reality) to boost innovation in companies within the framework of the Industry of the Future"

 

4 p.m. Showroom

Come and discover the work carried out as part of the "Time to Concept" Chair.

5:00 p.m. Discussion and cocktail reception 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Free admission,registration required.
  • Date: Thursday, October 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Institut Arts et Métiers - Laval Virtual Center - Rue Marie Curie - 53810 Changé (map)

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