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Metaroom Adds New Design Dimension with 2D Floor Plan Export

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Metaroom by Amrax®, a 3D modelling and spatial data capture company, is providing designers, architects, construction workers and property professionals a new realm of planning possibilities with the introduction of professional 2D floor plans.

 

Constituting the most advanced technology on the market, users can scan rooms or buildings with their iPhone Pro or iPad Pro* and get 2D-floor plans in minutes. Scans are instantly available on the Metaroom platform and can then be easily imported into a wide range of export options, including AutoCAD, Chief Architect, and Metaroom’s newly introduced 2D DXF and 2D Project Report PDF formats. The result is a faster, more intuitive alternative to traditional drafting tools or CAD software, enabling access to accurate 2D-floor plans and comprehensive property reports in just minutes.v

 

The launch has been designed to provide a faster and more detailed solution for architects, designers and real estate professionals who commonly use 2D floor plans as a tool for visualising and conveying the layout of buildings, homes, or interior spaces. It follows in the continued success of the Metaroom platform, with an advanced 3D scanning app driven by the power of AI, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technologies together with the automated Metaroom reconstruction pipeline.

 

Through the app users can scan rooms using an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. These scans are then uploaded to the cloud, generating true-to-scale 3D models within seconds. Users can then use the web application, Metaroom, to enrich these 3D models with additional information, ensuring project-specific customisation and precision.

 

Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax, said: “2D plans remain the foundation for project documentation, planning, and communication amongst architects, designers, real estate and construction professionals, ensuring that every detail is captured and understood.

 

“We’ve received numerous requests for 2D export formats, so we’re excited to offer this option for 2D-floor plans alongside our existing 3D exports. By introducing this 2D-floor plan capability in combination with our powerful 3D technology, we are opening up new possibilities for design. This gives professionals even greater control and insight into their projects, allowing them to plan spaces and share them across various export formats easily. With this launch, we continue our mission to democratise and simplify the digitisation of interiors, ensuring the success of our clients’ projects.”

 

Over 11,000 Metaroom users, including key players in the lighting, wireless planning and AEC industries, have registered through the Metaroom platform and joined the Amrax B2B ecosystem dedicated to spatial design and 3D modelling.

 

The Metaroom Scan app’s scanning functionality is compatible with all LiDAR-enabled Apple devices, starting from the iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Pro (2020 generation). However, shared 3D models can be viewed on any iOS device, even without LiDAR functionality. The digital twin is created in minutes using the RGB and depth sensors of an iPhone or iPad Pro, combined with deep-learning neural networks. The LiDAR sensors of the iPhone 14 Pro offer an accuracy of 0.5 to 1 percent, with a recognition range of approximately 5 metres. The 3D model can be viewed on all iOS smartphones and accessed or edited on any desktop computer.

 

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Metaroom and DIALux Enhance Efficiency in 3D Modelling for Lighting Design

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Metaroom by Amrax, a spatial 3D data capture company, has announced a partnership with the world’s largest lighting design software provider DIALux. The tie-up will enable users to send 3D scan data from Amrax’s Metaroom solution directly to DIALux’s planning software. This new feature will be available from mid-September with the release of DIALux evo 13. This allows the fast creation of precise and detailed light plans for each room.

 

Scans* can be made in a matter of minutes on any Apple Pro device with a LiDAR sensor and then instantly imported into DIALux. At this point, users can experiment with scores of different factors to find the most cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing, functional and sustainable lighting solution for their space. The partnership between Metaroom and DIALux aims to streamline the spatial design process for professional designers and consequently help to power innovation, sustainable design, and lower costs.

 

The Metaroom app is an advanced 3D scanning app, driven by the power of AI, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and SLAM (Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping) technologies. The tool enables professionals in spatial planning industries to envision and redefine spaces. The Metaroom solution is a workflow consisting of the Metaroom app for capture and Metaroom Studio for optimisation before export. Through the Metaroom app users can scan rooms using an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro*. These scans are then uploaded to the cloud, generating true-to-scale 3D models within seconds. Users can then use the web application, Metaroom Studio, to enrich these 3D models with additional information before exporting, ensuring project-specific customisation and precision.

 

DIALux is the global standard in lighting design software, utilised by over 750,000 active users to design, calculate, and visualise lighting for both indoor and outdoor areas. Featuring real luminaires from over 412 DIALux members, users can create unique atmospheres and generate comprehensive project documentation. Available in 26 languages, DIALux supports a worldwide network of lighting professionals and adheres to the open BIM approach. The integration with Metaroom is also based on open BIM and IFC standards.

 

DIAL always prioritises the needs of lighting designers in its feature development, aiming to streamline their workflows and simplify their tasks. By using Metaroom, lighting designers can save significant time when designing and placing luminaires. Projects can be conveniently downloaded from Metaroom Studio and imported into DIALux. The planning results can then be exported as an IFC model for the Open BIM process or other programs, significantly reducing the workload.

 

Martin Huber, CEO of Amrax, said: “Advances in 3D modelling, software and AI are combining to democratise design. Lighting designers and electrical planners now have access to powerful tools that significantly enhance efficiency, enabling them to serve more customers in less time. This is going to lead to a revolution in how buildings are designed and how we all interact with our built environment.

 

“Partnerships between cutting-edge solutions like Metaroom and DIALux are key to powering this change. By creating an extensive ecosystem of lighting design solutions, we will significantly improve accessibility, reduce costs and bring spatial design to the mainstream.”

 

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Dieter Polle, CEO at DIALux, said: “Simply scan the room with your smartphone and start planning right away. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? By integrating Metaroom into DIALux, this is now possible. The time-consuming task of constructing the geometry before starting the actual lighting design is eliminated. Martin’s team and their solution have convinced us. The integration follows our Open BIM strategy technologically. With this integration, we’ve made life a bit easier for lighting designers.”

 

Over 11.000 Metaroom users, including key players in the lighting, wireless planning and AEC industries, have registered through the Metaroom app and joined the Amrax B2B ecosystem dedicated to spatial design and 3D modelling.

 

*Metaroom app’s scanning functionality is currently compatible with all LIDAR-enabled Apple devices (starting from iPhone 12 Pro and iPad Pro 2020 generation devices). However, you can view or download shared 3D models directly in any web browser through Metaroom Studio. The digital twin is created with the Metaroom app within minutes by using RGB and depth sensors from an iPhone or iPad Pro together with deep-learning neural networks. The accuracy of LiDAR sensors of the iPhone 14 Pro model is at 0.5-1 percent. The recognition range is approximately 5 metres.