From CAD Data to Interactive 3D Service Instructions
Technical service instructions are essential, but especially for complex machines, traditional PDF manuals and 2D drawings quickly reach their limits.
Which component is involved? What needs to be removed first? And what is the correct procedure for this specific machine variant?
Interactive 3D service instructions make these processes easier to understand.
The Data Is Already There
The foundation does not need to be created from scratch. Most machine manufacturers already have detailed 3D CAD data for their machines and systems.
With vSTAGE, this data can be turned into interactive 3D content. Components can be highlighted, moved, hidden or disassembled step by step.
This turns a complex 3D model into an easy-to-follow digital service instruction that shows what would otherwise have to be explained in text.
Service Knowledge Directly on the Digital Model
An interactive 3D instruction can show, for example:
which component is affected
which components need to be removed
the correct order of individual steps
how a specific assembly is structured
The advantage: Users do not have to search through multiple pages of technical documentation. They can see directly on the model what needs to be done.
This can support service work, reduce questions and make it easier to train employees and customers.
From 3D Service Instructions to Digital Service
But creating the 3D content is only one part of the solution. The real value comes when service information is available directly where customers and service teams need it.
Together with Logicline, vSTAGE can be integrated into digital service environments and customer portals. The interactive 3D content can be linked to a specific machine or asset, giving users access to the relevant service information directly within their existing workflow.
This creates a connection between 3D product knowledge and digital service processes – from the machine and its CAD data to the service information the customer needs.
One Model – Multiple Applications
The value of 3D data does not end with engineering.
With vSTAGE, the same models can be used for different applications – including:
Service & Maintenance
Training
Assembly
Sales
Technical Documentation
This turns existing CAD data into a digital knowledge base that can be used throughout the lifecycle of a machine.
The Next Step in Technical Documentation
The future of technical documentation is not simply about storing existing PDFs digitally. It is about making technical knowledge interactive and directly usable.
With vSTAGE, machine manufacturers can use their existing CAD data to create interactive 3D service instructions and connect them with digital service processes.
Want to see how your CAD model can become an interactive 3D service instruction? Explore vSTAGE and discover how you can use your 3D data for service, training and knowledge transfer.
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