International Newsletter vol.29 2010/3
3.16.2010
FORUM8 Co., Ltd
----Headlines----

--------What's New at FORUM8--------
Seminar reports, new product introduction and user introduction are
on Early Spring Issue of Up and Coming: vol.84
-FORUM 8 Design Festival 2009-3Days report (Day2)
---3rd Design Conference
---3rd International VR Symposium

-User Introduction Vol. 84 ISBIM Limited

--------New Product Introduction--------
-UC-win/Road Cluster Option
-UC-win/Road Customize system Point Cloud Data modeling/MMS

-FORUM8 International Office News

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-------Overseas Training and Seminars
-Seminar schedule in Shanghai and Seoul is announced below

 --------What's New at FORUM8--------
[Day2] 3rd Design Conference / 3rd International VR Symposium
Day 2 Comprised the Latter Part of Design Conference and the International VR Symposium

FORUM8 held "FORUM8 Design Festival 2009 - 3 Days" from November 18th to 20th, 2009 at Tokyo Conference Center Shinagawa. We integrated "Design Conference", "the International VR Symposium", and "3D VR Simulation Contest" which had been held separately in two events before, into a festival with a new concept.
In 2009, we released "Engineer's Studio", 3 dimensional (3D) plate dynamic nonlinear analysis program, and "VR-Studio", VR system that supports large-scale and multifunctional projects, both of which we had been developing as new flagship products of each series. As the year of 2009 was a memorable year for us, we decided to introduce these new solutions as well as our latest technologies and the related research movements in and outside Japan on a larger scale.

As the first attempt, this year's Design Festival comprised 3 days: [Day1] included <Design/Analysis>, <Architecture/BIM>, and <Water Engineering> sessions of "the 3rd Design Conference"; [Day 2] included the rest the sessions of the Conference <CAD & VR> and <Technical Support>, and "the 3rd International VR Symposium"; and [Day 3] included "the 8th 3D VR Simulation Contest".

We report the Design Festival in a serial; the previous issue (Vol. 83) reported Day 1 & 3, and this issue (Vol. 84) focuses on Day 2.

[Day2] The 3rd Design Conference

For the latter part of the 3rd Design Conference on the 2nd day of the 3-day Design Festival, Main Hall was divided into two rooms, one of which was used for <CAD & VR> session. <Technical Support> session was held at the same time in still another room, where the development staff and engineers of FORUM8 were stationed all the time. They responded to various questions and demands from the users of UC-1/UC-win products and our solutions.

CAD & VR Session

This session was opened up by Mr. Junichi Yamashita, Vice Chair, IAI Japan Chapter. He delivered Special Lecture entitled "Build Live Tokyo 2009, a Live Building Design Competition, and Innovation of Design and Production Process". He talked about IAI's international efforts to promote standardization of 3D building models for the purpose of mutual operation through data sharing. He also presented as a part of this "Build Live Tokyo 2009" that published the situation of participating teams to implement BIM (building information modeling) while collaborating on the Internet in real time. Then he explained the context of why BIM was required, the influences that BIM has on building design and production processes and so on.

Mr. Junichi Yamashita, Vice Chair, IAI Japan Chapter

The next special lecture comprised two parts. The first part, "Announcement of Allplan (Engineering) Japanese Version", was delivered by Mr. Sven Elbl, Director of Product Management, Nemetschek Allplan Gmbh (Germany). After introducing the overview of Nemetschek company and its Allplan family products, he explained improvement in productivity by 3D reinforcement based on BIM with case studies. The latter part the lecture was entitled "Case Study of Allplan in Civil Engineering Field in Korea" given by Mr. Chris Kim, Senior Manager of Basissoft Inc., Korea, discussing what is BIM, Allplan as BIM software, and its advantages and examples.

Mr. Sven Elbl, Nemetschek Allplan Gmbh, Germany

Mr. Chris Kim, Basissoft Inc., Korea

The last special lecture in the morning was "Integrated Construction Process by Graitec from Modeling to Design" by Mr. Alexandre Tartas, COO, Graitec France. With an eye on various issues in the 21st century including environment and energy, he talked about responses that the construction industry is required to give, different BIM solutions offered by Graitec in relation to them, and specific approaches to improving productivity through one of these solutions, Advance Steel.

Mr. Alexandre Tartas, COO, Graitec France

The first presentation of the latter part of the session was made in two parts, each by our staff. Entitled "VR-Studio?", "UC-win/Road Ver.4", the staff made a presentation of the latest information about UC-win/Road. He explained the main features and basic functions of VR-studio, its functions under development, new functions of UC-win/Road Ver.4 and its functions under development. The second part, entitled "The Latest Cases of VR System Development and Our Proposal", introduced examples of setting up the 3D stereo view system, MR (mixed reality) / AR (augmented reality) system, different drive simulators (DS), and their application systems.

Prof. Shigenori Tanaka, Faculty of Informatics, Kansai University

Then, Prof. Shigenori Tanaka, Faculty of Informatics, Kansai University gave Special Lecture "Development of Made-in-Japan 3 Dimensional CAD Engine". He mentioned about "SXF", standard foundation for 2-dimensional CAD data exchange and said that specifications for SXF is fixed and that some software programs that support it have been provided so far. He further focused on the present situation that there is no low-cost general-purpose 3 dimensional CAD offered in the field of construction leading to little progress in use. He then described the idea of developing "Made-in-Japan 3 Dimensional CAD Engine designed for the construction field", and its core project named "Kansai University Kaiser Project" the entire overview of the 3-D CAD Engine, and its future vision.

To see the full text of the article, visit
http://www.forum8.co.jp/english/fair-e-3.htm#Day2

[Day2] The 3rd International VR Symposium "New Age VR Simulation"

VR-related Technologies Progressing in Architecture and Construction Fields in the World: The Latest Research that Draws Attention by the International Academic Group that Expanded in the 2nd Term

Another event of "FORUM8 Design Festival 2009-3days" day 2 (November 19, 2009), "the 3rd International VR Symposium" was held in the room next to Design Conference in the Large Hall, Tokyo Conference Center Shinagawa.

FORUM8 released the large-scale multi-VR "VR-Studio" in October 2009 as a new strategic VR product, and the latest version of the conventional product "UC-win/Road Ver.4" in December. This symposium linked the meantime, showing emerging directions and possibilities in wide-ranging areas related mainly to building and construction as well as to urban development, transport, and energy.
To see the full text of the article, visit
http://www.forum8.co.jp/english/fair-e-3.htm#3VRsymposium

 Presentations by "World 16"

Dr. Yoshihiro Kobayashi, who has been leading the activities of World 8 from its start as a representative, chaired the presentations of "World 16" in the afternoon.

Prof. Tomohiro Fukuda, Associate Professor of Environmental Design & Information Technology, Division of Sustainable Energy & Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University made the first presentation of "World 16", entitled "Development of a City Presentation Method by Linking a Viewpoint Between Physical Model and VR". He developed a mechanism of linking a 1/300 scale physical model of Nakanoshima with VR model, Osaka, pointing the physical model with a laser pointer, having a sensor to read it and displaying in VR. He introduced the system of connecting advantages of a physical model and VR while demonstrating the prototype.
Associate Prof. Tomohiro Fukuda, Environmental Design & Information Technology, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Development of Presentation Method of Urban Area by Using Physical Model and VR"
 Tomohiro Fukuda, Associate Professor, Osaka University


A group project by several researchers in Taiwan, "Next-GENE of Virtual World" was presented by Prof. Sheng-Cheng Shih, Assistant Professor, Department of Digital Design, MingDao University on behalf of the group. In the project of designing houses with more than 20 architects in and out of Taiwan participating, they created simulation of villages and traffic, and representation of buildings, in VR environment built up with UC-win/Road for proposing a house design imitating calligraphy. He said that the effectiveness of VR was accepted.
Assistant Prof. Sheng-Cheng Shin, Department of Digital Design, MingDao University
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"NEXT-GENE of Virtual World"
UC-win/Road Movie
"Assessment of Housing Designs in a VR Environment"
 Yen-Liang Wu (Aw), Lecturer, National Chiao Tung University


Prof. Michael Jemtrud, Associate Professor of Architecture, Director, School of Architecture, McGill University made a presentation "VR Model of Repair Improvement of Turcotte Highway Interchange". He used UC-win/Road for creating a platform to build consensus among state and city governments and stakeholders across various areas in rehabilitating an important interchange in Montreal. Setting up three scales for the city scale, view from the road, and neighborhood / human scales, he introduced animation as a product of visualization by inputting all the required information. He also mentioned the next step.
Associate Prof. Michael Jemtrud, Director, School of Architecture, McGill University
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"VR Model of Repair Improvement of Turcotte Highway Interchange"
 Michael Jemtrud, Associate Professor, McGill University,
 Nik Luka, Associate Professor, McGill University, Canada


Research Scientist Matthew Swarts, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology, made a presentation of a group project by several researchers in the U.S. "Noise Analysis and Combined Form of Highway Bridge in Orlando" on behalf of the group. This is a research project with focus on redevelopment of the Bridge District along I-4 in the downtown of Orlando. He talked about the process of creating 3D models based on various pieces of information about the site collected by the group researchers and their students, importing them into UC-win/Road, and performing different traffic simulations. He also mentioned their efforts such as visualizing noises through the products.
Research Scientist Matthew Swarts, College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Noise Analysis and Combined Form of Highway Bridge in Orlando"
UC-win/Road Movie
"Orlando Noise Pollution Simulation and Visualization"
 Ruth Ron Professor, Florida University
 Matthew Swarts, Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology


Next presentation was also made for a group project "VR Model of Reproduction of Historic Streets in 18th Century in UAE". First, Prof. Ronald Hawker, Associate Professor, Department of Art & Design, College of Arts & Sciences, Dubai Campus, Zayed University, UAE introduced their activities for the historical areas in the north-east part of UAE including Ras al-Khaimah, e.g. creating 3D models from pieces of information on the areas with UC-win/Road and applying them to various research. Then Prof. Thomas Tucker, Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, Winston Salem State University in the U.S. explained the process of creating models from a technological aspect. In addition, a student who performed actual operation talked in the video about more detailed technique.
Associate Prof. Ronald Hawker, Department of Art & Design, College of Arts & Sciences, Dubai Campus, Zayed University Assistant Prof. Thomas Tucker, Department of Fine Arts, Winston Salem State University
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"VR Model of Reproduction of Historic Streets in 18th Century in UAE"
 Thomas Tucker, Professor Winston Salem State University
 Ronald Hawker, Professor, Zayed University, UAE


Speakers from Graduate School of Harvard University made next presentations. First, Mr. Taro Narahara, Doctor of Design Student, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University spoke under the title of "Development of Linking System for VR and Interactive Devices" While he reviewed his work including visualization of human behavior models, he mentioned a project in which he introduced actions captured from real people into motions of figures, and represented more realistic figures on UC-win/Road. This time, he explained the mechanism that enabled real-time interaction by linking simulation and UC-win/Road on a real time basis through joint development of plug-ins with FORUM8. He showed his expectation towards a new possibility that the mechanism would bring about.
Mr. Taro Narahara, Doctor of Design Student, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Development of Linking System to Interactive Devices in Boston, U.S.A." (1)
 Taro Narahara, Researcher, Harvard University


Then Prof. Kostas Terzidis, Associate Professor of Architecture, Graduate School of Design, Harvard Univ. discussed the design approach of obtaining a final solution through repeating random search. In the mean time, various solutions are applied to UC-win/Road, making evaluation while exploring potentials, and choosing the best one. For optimizing, he explained a procedure of stratifying problems, performing parallel processing, and displaying them with UC-win/Road, using examples of simplified shapes, houses, and a road network.
Associate Prof. Kostas Terzidis, Graduate School of Design, Harvard University
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Development of Linking System to Interactive Devices in Boston, U.S.A." (2)
 Kostas Terzidis, Professor, Harvard University


The first speaker after the break was Prof. Paolo Fiamma, Assistant Professor of Technical Architecture, Civil Engineering Department, University of Pisa, Italy, who presented on "VR Model Creation of New Development Plan in Pisa". In terms of the restructuring plan of the area including historical towns near the Leaning Tower of Pisa, he created 3D models of the area. Then based on them, he simulated landscape and traffic flow in the urban area brought about by the plan. With evaluation of the results, he showed his idea of further promoting their use.
Assistant Prof. Paolo Fiamma, Civil Engineering Department, University of Pisa
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"VR Model Creation of New Development Plan in Pisa"
UC-win/Road Movie
"Pisa 3D City Model and Miracle Square Renewal"
 Paolo Fiamma, Professor University of Pisa, Italy


Prof. Wael Abdelhameed, Assistant Professor, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain, Bahrain / Faculty of fine Arts at Luxor, South Valley University, Egypt made a presentation on behalf of the group for the group project "VR Model Creation of Insulation Material and Insulation Effect in British Houses". When many of buildings of historical value in U.K. are required to renovate for improving energy efficiency, they are trying scientific and holistic approach through creating VR with UC-win/Road as well as microsimulation of construction in regard to various restrictions, as he discussed.
Assistant Prof. Wael Abdelhameed, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"VR Model Creation of Insulation Material and Insulation Effect in British Houses"
UC-win/Road Movie
"3D Visualization of Building De-construction"
 Wael Abdelhameed, Professor, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
 Amar Bennadji, Assistant Professor, The Robert Gordon University


Prof. Claudio Labarca Montoya, Associate Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile presented a project he is currently working on for a TV program of weather forecasting under the title of "City Modeling and VR Walk-throughs". This is a kind of advertisement, representing popular cities among tourists in all parts of the country in 3D models and providing them on real time basis. He explained a series of working process and the program structure in concrete with demonstration. He mentioned that he was using UC-win/Road for creating base models and such, and also hoping to explore possibility of utilizing it more continuously.
Associate Prof. Claudio Labarca Montoya, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Digital Design and Utilization of VR" (1)
UC-win/Road Movie
"Dynamic Weather and Traffic Visualization"
 Carlos Labarca Professor, Catholic University, Chile


Prof. Marcos Novak, Professor, Media Arts & Technology Graduate Program, University of California, Santa Barbara presented under the title of "Cities of Bridges". He first stated that he was just starting to learn about UC-win/Road, expecting towards the potentials of its diversified functions. He showed some examples including his attempt to create traffic pattern on his own, and proposed an approach of using UC-win/Road as a design tool.
Prof. Marcos Novak, Media Arts & Technology Graduate Program, University of California, Santa Barbara
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Digital Design and Utilization of VR" (2)
UC-win/Road Movie
"Automatically Generated City"
 Marcos Novak University of California, Santa Barbara


Dr. Yoshihiro Kobayashi, World 16 Chair, made its last presentation. First, he reviewed the vision of "World 16" project and its activities over a year, and showed his view that this project has led steadily to highly qualified result of the research. He further mentioned the project's new direction of development based on the emerging issues out of the results. Then he talked about his own study under the title of "Development of Data Exchange Tool of VR Modeling", explaining the functions and mechanics of the plug-ins for 3DSMax that was developed this time, as well as its operation procedure and application examples.
Dr. Yoshihiro Kobayashi, World 16 Chair
YouTube
Lecture Movie
"Development of Data Exchange Tool of VR Modeling"
 Yoshihiro Kobayashi Prism Laboratory, Arizona State University, FORUM8 AZ

Japanese English
User Introduction Vol. 84
ISBIM Limited
Using State-of-the-art ICT such as BIM and VR, Isbim Supports Improvement of Productivity in Construction Based in Hong Kong:
The Company Provides Diverse Solutions for Projects that are Becoming Large-scaled and Complicated through Virtual Engineering Simulation.
While the economic chaos originating from the global financial crisis still leaves each nation unable to draw a clear roadmap to recovery, Chinese government is promoting large-scale public projects with its contribution to world economy in mind. As a part of it, there are some movements of major projects also in Hong Kong towards providing various social infrastructures.

This issue picks up Isbim Limited (Isbim), a consultant company based in Hong Kong that provides diverse services using state-of-the-art information communication technology (ICT) positively including BIM (building information modeling).

In Hong Kong, it is reportedly said that in implementing projects there is an increasing need for virtual engineering simulation in order to explain the construction concept such as construction sequence and method statement as well as the possibility of their design. Following this tendency, Isbim paid attention to key technologies such as BIM and VR (virtual reality), throwing their energy into introducing various tools to realize them more effectively. In this process, Isbim introduced "UC-win/Road", FORUM 8's 3D real-time VR software in 2009 for creating VR animation to explain the construction method described in the method statement. At the same time, Isbim is active as one of the members making up the network of FORUM 8's overseas agent network.

This time, we interviewed Mr. Lau Kai Chung (Rex), BIM/VR Engineer at Isbim who creates VR animation and BIM models using the software.

To see the full text of the article visit http://www.forum8.co.jp/user/user84-e.htm
The excavation. This project simulates a tunnel work including excavation and injection.

New Product Introduction
UC-win/Road Cluster Option Large scale multi VR

Overview
The standard feature of the current UC-win/Road allows 4 channel display per PC.
FORUM8 is currently developing UC-win/Road cluster system to increase the number of display channels. This system can synchronize multiple PCs and project images to multiple monitors. Increased number of display channels lead to more effective immersion because of the enlarged projection area. The system will be ideal for simulators and conference rooms with 360-degrees cylindrical screen, and control room simulations.

Features
  1. Easy set up and operation
  2. Flexible system with no limitations to the number and configuration of clustered PCs
  3. All functions of UC-win/Road can be used on clustered configuratios
  4. Improved performance on clustered system compared with single PC syste
  5. A variety of simulations are possible in this multipurpose system which has all elements synchronized

synchronization of flags, fire and smoke, vehicles and snow


Implementing clustered system
Multiple PCs are connected via LAN, and one PC calculates the simulation. The calculation results are sent to the other PCs, which then process the images to display. In this system, the machine that calculates the simulation is called "the server" and the machines that receive the calculation results and process the images are called "slave machines". The calculation and processing of images are performed as follows.
  1. Simulation is calculated once for each frame
  2. After each calculation, the data required is sent to the slave machines
  3. While the slave machines process these images, the server calculates more data for the next frame
  4. The server will send the data for the next one frame, if the calculation takes less time than the time it takes for the slave machines to process the image.
    This optimization minimizes problems caused by data sending/receiving time. Multicast IP is utilized to send data to the slave machines, so that it minimizes the work load at the server and on the network.
  5. After image processing finishes, the server will perform the next calculation and data transmission.


In the cluster system, one server machine calculates the simulation and the slave machines are used solely to process images. Because of the distributed workload, the performance of the system is improved. The previous versions of UC-win/Road processed all the calculations except for the traffic in a single thread, but for this multiple display channel function, the calculation and the processing had to be performed independently. As a result of optimized use of multi CPU and multi-core CPU on the standard configuration of the UC-win/Road, we can see the improved performance of 3D trees, flags, clothes, fire and smoke and the animation of MD3 characters.

The data, which server sends to the slave machines, are the information and attributes of moving elements. Each slave machine processes images after receiving data to update the 3D space. When visualizing 3D trees, flags, rain and snow, the processing becomes more complicated, thus, the data becomes larger, and therefore, high speed data transmission over a network becomes nearly impossible. Hence, to process of these objects, server sends minimum parameters for the calculation and the slave machines processes the calculation.


Functions
As the functions for the cluster system was added with the standard version of UC-win/Road as the basis, the system has all the features of the standard UC-win/Road. To minimize operations on the slave machines, all the operations except for the initial settings can be done on the server machine. At the time of simulation, operation is done by server machine and visualization is done by slave machines.
The cluster system is operable only when using the following functions with following settings.

Initial setting of slaves slave machine name, network address of server
Server Area displayed by slave machines
Disconnect slave machines
Restart, shut down and data import of slave machines
Switching to server/ standard mode or automatic start of server mode
Simulation start/ end


Performance benchmark
We measured the level of performance to check the validity of this system. We found that its performance improved, in comparison with the standard UC-win/Road system, and that the number of clustered PC does not affect the performance. In addition, by comparing 4-channel clustered configuration with the standard configuration, we saw the improvement of 140%. By comparing 15 slave machines and standard 1 channel, we saw the improvement of 20 %.
 

cluster configuration, how to process separately

Future development
The basic function of the cluster system is to realize synchronized display of one virtual reality environment on multiple PCs. The function improves the sense of immersion and the system is applicable to other usage than the improved sense of immersion. For example, single image of VR is broadcasted to a number of people taking part in driving simulation in the same VR environment is done, taking the interaction with other people into account.
UC-win/Road Customize system Point Cloud Data modeling/MMS
FORUM8 website: http://www.forum8.co.jp/english/uc-win/road-tengun-e.htm

Preface
As one of the applications of 3D information in surveying and construction field, 3D modeling of point cloud data, which is surveyed on site by using high accuracy GPS-based mobile measuring device, is drawing attention. In a FORUM8-conducted sample project, we used the data from Umi-hotaru (sea firefly) parking area along the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line Expressway measured using Mitsubishi Mobile Mapping System (MMS). In this page, we are going to update you with the latest information on Point Cloud Data Plug-in option which can import point cloud data into UC-win/Road.


Sample project
Umi-hotaru is an artificial island along the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line Expressway. Its complex structure, consisting of flyover ramps, a tunnel, a bridge and a parking space, makes this structure a perfect example to illustrate the benefits and setbacks. In this project, a VR model of the structure was successfully produced after minor adjustments using a conventional modeling tool.
  • Data file (In case of Umihotaru, an excel file which has 17,000,000 coordinates)
  • File format: X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, Z-coordinate (Height), R value, G value, B value
    adjustment with VR Mesh Reverse

    Benefits and setbacks of using "point cloud" data

    Advantage
    1. Accurately measure objects and roads in full 3D
    2. Makes it easier to understand the project
    3. The perfect way to validate data.
    4. Use in conjunction with CAD and Google Earth Measurement
    Disadvantage
    1. More time consming
    2. Extra training may be necessary
    3. PC with larger capacity may be required


Point Cloud Data Plug-in option
As well as the import of point cloud data, Point Cloud Data Plug-in option has many more features. This option enables you to import point cloud data obtained using surveying tools, such as laser scanner, into the 3D VR software and display the imported data at a specified position. To convert the terrain data, TIN data is generated from the laser-scanned point cloud data and then terrain patch function can be used to model the terrain. Repositioning of the point cloud data is possible by moving the point clouds sideways or rotating them. For exporting data, you can export point cloud data to Land XML data, so that the generated data can be used on other systems.
Point Cloud Data Plug-in window

Screen shot of imported point cloud data generation of terrain TIN data, terrain modeling

position adjustment of point cloud data
N,S,E,W buttons  : to move in the direction of North, South, East or West
UP,DN buttons  : to move up or down
Rotation button  : to rotate around the rotation axis


The application examples of "point-cloud" data
  1. Use as reference points when creating roads in UC-win/Road
    It can be used in combination with Mobile Mapping System as a processing tool or a VR modeling tool

  2. Use for reverse analysis in VR model of UC-win/Road
    "Point-cloud" data can be used for validation of VR model. For example, it can be used to ensure accuracy when creating VR data, and also for aging and deterioration diagnosis and differential analysis.


Mitsubishi Mobile Mapping System (MMS)
  • MMS is a High Precision Mobile GPS Measuring Device. Locate the position of objects using laser scanner and camera to create a highly accurate 3D map of an urban area.
  • MMS is equipped with three GPS aerials, an IMU, cameras and laser scanners on the roof of the vehicle, and three DPS placed in triangle captures the vehicle movement very accurately.
  • With 100usec resolution, the accuracy of the data collection does not deteriorate even when travelling at a higher speed. Up to five cameras and five laser scanners can be connected to the system.


Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Mobile mapping system High Precision Mobile GPS Measuring Device

http://www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp/pas/mms/


NEWS FORUM8 International Office News

<related information> Overseas agency list E Branch & Showroom

FORUM8 Korean Office Established

FORUM8 has been setting up offices worldwide, including London LLP (FORUM8 Europe), New Delhi Office and Sydney Office, and FORUM8 Korean Office is about to join the FORUM8's international network of offices.

UC-win/Road was released in 2000, and in the Korean market, FORUM8 has been working with our Korean distributor since 2002. There are approximately 50 users who use UC-win/Road, UC-win/FRAME(3D) and TEMPO series (earth-retaining works) in Korea.
The Korean government is pushing for more construction to take place as measures to overcome the difficulties that the country is facing in the current economic climate, and also, there are numerous research projects, carried out by academics in cooperation with industries. As a result, the demand for such software solutions as our award-winning 3D VR technology and our highly-accurate structural analysis is rapidly increasing. The office in Korea was established to provide more advanced technical support and dedicated customer care for our Korean customers.

FORUM8 Korean Office is located in Gangnam district in Seoul, which is one of the busiest commercial districts in Seoul. FORUM8 Korea will set up a seminar room and hold seminars regularly. Please visit our Korean Office when you are in Korea.

FORUM8 Korean Office

Representative : Yuk Chang Gil
Address : 12F, Hansin InterValley 24 Bldg., Yeoksam2-dong, Gangnam-gu, 135-918 Seoul, Korea
E-mail : yuk@forum8.com

FORUM8 Korean office: the interior FORUM8 Korean office: the exterior

--------Upcoming Events--------
Overseas Training and Seminars

Seminars in Shanghai will be held on the following schedule.

Venue:
Shanghai - Shanghai Seminar room (FORUM8 Technology Development(Shanghai) Co., Ltd)

Seminar Date City
UC-win/Road VR May 25,
September 14, 2010
Shanghai
April 6, 2010 Seoul
UC-win/Road Advanced  April 2,
August 4 2010
Shanghai
 May 18, 2010  Seoul
UC-win/Road SDK September 8, 2010 Shanghai
August 11, 2010 Seoul
EXODUS/SMARTFIRE April 28, 2010 Shanghai 
April 15, 2010  Seoul
Engineer's Studio, 
UC-win/FRAME (3D)
 
March 17,
June 3, 2010
Shanghai
April 27, 2010  Seoul
 GeoFEAS   April 16, 2010 Shanghai 
 May 6, 2010   Seoul
 xpswmm July 29, 2010  Shanghai 
 Road for xpswmm  August 2, 2010  Seoul
 Maxsurf  March 5,
June 24, 2010
Shanghai 
OSCADY/TRANSYT  July 6, 2010 Shanghai
June 8, 2010 Seoul
 Multiframe March 12,
July 13, 2010
Shanghai 
 Design Builder March 24,
July 20, 2010
Shanghai 
 Retaining wall design/Temporary sheathing work design Chinese May 12, 2010  Shanghai 
 Temporary sheathing work design Korean May 27, 2010  Seoul 
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