Technology is coming to SMEs and SMIs: move into virtual and augmented reality

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March 12
Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers - 2 Boulevard du Ronceray
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On Thursday, March 12, the Arts et Métiers campus Arts et Métiers and the Maine-et-Loire Chamber of Commerce and Industry are organizing a technology morning on: "Technologies are taking over SMEs and SMIs: move to virtual and augmented reality!"This meeting on immersive technologies brings together technology experts and manufacturers for live discussions. It will highlight the latest technological innovations and trends that are shaping the future in the field of virtual reality and augmented reality. 

Guests will benefit from testimonials from companies who will share their experiences in this field. Workshops will be set up to test applications and handle equipment through simulations, accompanied by experts from Arts et Métiers, Laval Virtual,AMVALOR, and participating companies. This meeting will allow manufacturers to immerse themselves in these technologies and find answers to their questions, needs, and solutions.

On the agenda:

8:30 a.m. – Welcome

From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. lectures:

9:00 a.m. – "Virtual reality, augmented reality: what are their specific features and uses?"

  • Rémy EYNARD - Professor of Design Methodologies and Extended Reality Technologies –Arts et Métiers CampusArts et Métiers

9:35 a.m. -  "How to get started with Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality?" 

  • Benjamin POUSSARD - Mixed Reality Research Engineer – AMVALOR, Institut Arts et Métiers Laval

10:00 a.m. – Company testimonials:

"The reality behind the virtual: from needs analysis to solution design, feedback from a professional"

  • Nameshield, by Benjamin POUSSARD - Mixed Reality Research Engineer – AMVALOR, Institut Arts et Métiers Laval

"The contribution of virtual reality to decision-making in the management of intangible assets, trademarks, and domain names"

10:30 a.m.:30 a.m. – Workshop demonstrating virtual and augmented reality applications: trials / immersion / feedback:

  • BIMEO AR2Build: augmented reality for construction
  • Bucher Vaslin: augmented reality for industry
  • Nameshield : decision support and big data
  • Virtual reality demos:
    • Dactylea, chemistry training.
    • Sketch’N’Co, helping you understand physical phenomena.
    • Time to Sketch, creativity, product design.

 12:00 p.m. – Time for socializing.

Practical information:

Date and time: Thursday , March 12, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Arts et Métiers Campus,Arts et Métiers - 2, Boulevard du RONCERAY – 49035 ANGERS (Lecture Hall 1)

> Morning reserved for businesses, free participation and registration required: HERE

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