Campfire provides a platform for spatial collaboration that enables users to share and review 3D models across various devices, enhancing communication during design reviews, technical training, and sales processes. By allowing real-time interaction and intuitive tools for commenting and sketching directly on models, Campfire addresses the inefficiencies of traditional 2D formats in conveying complex 3D information.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional methods of sharing and reviewing 3D models, such as 2D screensharing or physical prototypes, are inefficient for conveying complex information and facilitating effective collaboration. These methods often lead to miscommunication, delayed feedback, and increased costs due to the difficulty of interpreting 3D data in a 2D format. Existing XR solutions can be complex and difficult to scale across diverse teams and devices.
Solution
Campfire provides a spatial collaboration platform that simplifies the sharing and review of 3D models across various devices, including VR/AR headsets, PCs, Macs, and iPads. The platform enables real-time interaction and intuitive tools for commenting, sketching, and measuring directly on the models, fostering clearer communication and faster feedback cycles. By creating virtual environments where users can naturally interact with 3D content, Campfire eliminates the ambiguity associated with traditional 2D methods. It allows teams to conduct design reviews, technical training, and sales presentations more effectively, regardless of location or device type. The platform supports over 40 types of 3D models and scans, making it a versatile solution for various industries.
Target Audience
Campfire is designed for product development teams, design engineers, trainers, and sales professionals in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment who need to collaborate on and communicate about 3D models.
Features
- Multi-user collaboration in a shared virtual space with spatial audio for natural communication.
- Cross-platform support, allowing users to join sessions from VR/AR headsets (e.g., Quest, Vision Pro), PCs, Macs, and iPads.
- Support for 40+ 3D file formats, enabling users to import and review a wide range of models and scans.
- Intuitive tools for annotation, sketching, measurement, and laser pointing directly on 3D models.
- Secure sharing features with role-based access control to protect sensitive data.
- Ability to create and save multiple scenes within a project to guide reviewers through specific aspects of a model.
- Model manipulation tools, including explode, slice, zoom, and grab, to explore models in detail.
- Integration with existing CAD and PLM workflows through standard file formats.