Sukhoi to Test 3D Aircraft Maintenance Solution from ParallelGraphics

November 14, 2005 Dublin, Ireland - The Sukhoi Company, the largest Russian aviation holding company, and ParallelGraphics, a world leader in the provision of Web3D interactive solutions, have launched a joint pilot project to provide 3D powered technical documentation for aircraft maintenance and repair - virtual manuals.

The Virtual Manual Technology from ParallelGraphics offers manufacturing companies a new approach in the provision of product life cycle support and effective maintenance and repair services. 3D animations of technical procedures (assembly, maintenance and repair) allow personnel to quickly adopt new technology in addition to learning new skills as well. 3D animations are created from highly optimized 3D data originating from CAD, so they can be freely distributed throughout the company and to its customers.

The Sukhoi Company is the largest aviation holding company in Russia and the largest Russian exporter of aircraft. The company is also the third largest manufacturer in the world, in terms of the volume of modern fighter aircraft. The number of the Su aircraft operating abroad is also increasing and this has placed new demands on the company's logistical support system, and in particular, on the provision of the maintenance and repair documentation. One of the key issues in the delivery of technical documentation is the language barrier. This can be broken with the help of 3D simulations that use a universal visual language understandable all over the world.

"We are looking for new methods of providing effective logistical support for exported equipment, and we are looking at establishing joint service centers with our customers. The creation of visual technical documentation based on the latest technologies will help us take the next step in achieving this," said Vladimir Strashny, Director, Aviation Complex Logistic Support for the Sukhoi Company.

"For the last few years, ParallelGraphics has been successfully cooperating with the largest international companies in the aerospace industry such as Boeing and the European Space Agency. We are very happy that leading Russian manufacturers, such as Sukhoi, are now showing a growing interest in our technologies," said George Pachikov, CEO, ParallelGraphics.

ParallelGraphics 

ParallelGraphics is a world leader in the provision of Web3D interactive graphics solutions with a proven track record of innovation and development over the last decade. The company's technologies and tools have been used widely in providing online training solutions, remote user support and virtual manuals for technical maintenance and interactive part catalogs. The Company's list of clients includes Boeing, NASA and the European Space Agency amongst others. ParallelGraphics is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with the R&D center in Moscow. 

www.parallelgraphics.com

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