The Web3D Consortium is an international, non-profit organization that works in the 3D technology and standards development industry. The Consortium created X3D, an ISO standard that helps describe, build, and share 3D scenes across different platforms. It promotes the use of 3D standards for interactive scenes in applications like education, healthcare, and virtual reality.
Companies, academic institutions, and private citizens work together to enhance X3D tools and standards for wide adoption.
Company Details
- Founded: 1997
- Headquarters: Menlo Park, California, United States
Key Features
Provides an open platform for developing and promoting international standards for real-time 3D graphics on the web.
enables cooperation between government agencies, academic institutions, developers, and companies to influence the direction of 3D communication in the future.
It facilitates a wide range of applications, including virtual reality, engineering, healthcare, and education.