3DW
Develops interactive 3D visualization software and models for infrastructure project planning and consultation, primarily for wind farms, power lines, and major civil projects.
- CEO / Founder
- Andy Dennison
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- £8M
- Latest Round
- Government grant of £8M
Technology & Products
Key Products
Interactive 3D computer models; 3D applications for planning meetings; Multimedia videos for consultation events; Web-based 3D visualization tools
Technological Advantage
Proprietary web-based 3D visualization platform that combines real-time rendering with project-specific data layers, allowing stakeholders to explore design options and visual impacts interactively during planning consultations.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces planning approval time by 30-50% through interactive 3D visualizations that improve stakeholder communication and understanding, enabling faster project consensus and reducing costly redesigns.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on infrastructure project visualization rather than general 3D display technology; offers domain-specific expertise in wind farms and power infrastructure that general 3D visualization companies lack.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Infrastructure developers, engineering firms, government planning departments, energy companies
Industry Verticals
Energy; Infrastructure; Construction; Civil Engineering
Competitors
Magnetic 3D; Leia; Stream TV Networks
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grown over time since 1997 into a trusted partner for many major organizations across the globe.
Major Milestones
Founded in 1997; Developed interactive 3D models for major UK infrastructure projects; Partnership with Bluesky International for aerial data integration (2015)
Notable Customers
Vattenfall; Ørsted; EDF; SSE; Opito; SSE Thermal; EDF Renewables; Green Gen Cymru; Hynamics; Statkraft; SSEN; Swansea Greener Grid