Cesium is an open platform that enables developers to tile, visualize, and analyze 3D geospatial data using advanced rendering techniques and data pipelines. It addresses the need for precise and interoperable tools in architecture, engineering, and construction, enhancing workflows by integrating 3D data into operational contexts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) professionals lack efficient tools to integrate and visualize 3D geospatial data within their existing workflows. This makes it difficult to place designs and models accurately in real-world contexts, hindering project planning, collaboration, and operational efficiency.
Solution
Cesium provides an open platform for tiling, visualizing, and analyzing 3D geospatial data, enabling developers to build applications that leverage the power of location. The platform offers advanced rendering techniques and data pipelines to handle massive datasets with precision and performance. By integrating 3D data into operational contexts, Cesium enhances workflows for architecture, engineering, and construction, allowing users to accurately visualize and analyze projects in a geospatial environment. The platform's interoperability supports data compatibility and community collaboration, fostering innovation across industries.
Target Audience
The primary users are software developers, architects, engineers, construction professionals, and government agencies who require precise and performant 3D geospatial data visualization and analysis capabilities.
Features
- Best-in-class implementation of 3D Tiles for streaming massive amounts of data.
- High-precision rendering engine for accurate visualization and analysis.
- Open and interoperable platform to support data compatibility and community collaboration.
- Cesium ion SaaS for rapid updates and bug fixes.
- Cesium Design Tiler and Add-In for Autodesk Revit for placing AECO content in a 3D geospatial context.