Virtual Vehicle Design & Review System | Dongfeng Trucks
Axis3D helped Dongfeng Trucks implement a virtual design review system, converting CATIA/ProE data into an interactive 3D platform. Designers could instantly simulate materials and colors, reducing prototype costs and improving decision-making efficiency.
Client Background
Dongfeng Trucks, a division of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, is one of the largest commercial vehicle manufacturers in China, producing medium and heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, chassis, and key components.
Client Needs
Dongfeng Trucks needed a digital review platform to preview vehicle design, colors, textures, and materials before production, reducing reliance on costly physical prototypes and speeding up approvals.
Our Solutions
Axis3D implemented the Lumiscaphe software suite to build a high-fidelity virtual vehicle review environment:
CATIA/ProE Data Integration – Importing CAD data into Patchwork3D models.
Realistic Material Editing – Designers could instantly switch fabrics, textures, and lighting to generate multiple design options.
Anima Suite Interactive Features – Cockpit controls, scene simulation, and lighting adjustments for immersive reviews.
Digital Color Library – Scanned fabrics and color samples stored in the system to ensure design consistency.
Outcomes
The system significantly shortened design and review cycles while reducing prototype builds. Teams could quickly propose variations in materials, shapes, and colors, reviewing visual effects and interactions in real time—greatly improving efficiency and communication before product launch.
Technologies & Equipment
Lumiscaphe Patchwork3D material simulation platform
Anima Suite virtual vehicle operation module
CATIA and Pro/E data conversion and integration
Real-time material application and texture switching system
Virtual interactive review and visualization environment