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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

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Hexa , a 3D asset visualization and management platform, today announced that it closed a $20.5 After all, the company was once one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers — not exactly entrenched in the 3D modeling space. They also can manage and assess the impact of their 3D content through our platform.”

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Epic Games acquires Sketchfab, a 3D-model sharing platform

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New York-based startup Sketchfab has been acquired by Epic Games , the company behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine. Sketchfab has been building a platform to upload, download, view, share, sell and buy 3D assets. Essentially, it is the leading repository for 3D files on the web. It also works with VR headsets.

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a16z-backed Rooms.xyz lets you build interactive, 3D rooms and simple games in your browser

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Or, as the company describes it, it’s like the “digital equivalent of LEGO.” ” Image Credits: Rooms.xyz The idea for Rooms was inspired by a combination of factors, explains co-founder Jason Toff — namely, that 3D model creation today was far too difficult. and music-making app Collab , among other things.

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South Korea’s RECON Labs raises $4.4M to help shoppers visualize products by creating 3D models in AR   

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According to a recent survey of 16,000 Snapchat users in 16 markets, 92% of Gen Zers want to use AR and VR for online shopping. The company currently offers its service to more than 22 small and medium companies in South Korea, and is in discussion with potential customers in the fashion, toy and food sectors, Ban said.

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Luma raises $4.3M to make 3D models as easy as waving a phone around

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The company has developed a new neural rendering technology that makes it possible to take a small number of photos to generate, shade and render a photo-realistic 3D model of a product. In other words: you can see a 3D image of the product you’re considering in a VR headset.

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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

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Does the average person want to shop for apparel in virtual reality (VR)? But not everyone agrees — particularly those who hope to build a business out of VR retail. ” Emperia’s platform offers tools brands can use to create virtual experiences, including stores in VR. Perhaps so.

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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

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Yet, the R&D process for drug discovery relies on 2D monitors, keyboard, and mouse, which limits the understanding of complex 3D structures or interactions and contributes to massive R&D costs averaging $2.5B “Understanding structure empowers our users to understand how their designs function,” he wrote in an email. per drug.”.

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