IRVINE, Calif., May 31, 2011 – EON Reality, the world’s leading interactive 3D software provider, today announced the release of EON Academic Program, a new comprehensive initiative focused on Virtual Reality knowledge transfer to students and academia including intern program, Virtual Reality evangelists, certification program, international talent contests and global virtual learning membership network.
Program highlights:
- Opportunities for interns to have been an incredible real-world work Virtual Reality experience by participating in actual projects
- Qualifying students can become campus Virtual Reality evangelists and host events, seminars and workshops in real life or in cyberspace
- Boundless opportunities for creativity with EON Experience International 3D Contest starting spring 2011 with the theme: The Nature Of The World
- Certification programs for students to become a Virtual Reality and 3D Master based on EON technology
- Membership opportunity to join in the Virtual Learning Program consisting of over 200 education institutions businesses and students from around the world
« EON Academic Program is aimed at addressing the recently ignited curiosity and interest for Virtual Reality and interactive 3D applications and how they can be used for learning purposes. Students want the opportunity to first-hand experience the new exciting mobile devices, immersive rooms, 360 displays, augmented reality eye wear glasses and holographic platforms. They are not only eager to learn but also to use their creativity and develop new applications for these platforms thus contributing to shape the future of this rapidly emerging industry. The EON Development Program makes this possible, » said Dan Lejerskar Chairman, EON Reality.
About EON Reality
EON Reality, Inc. is the world’s leading interactive 3D visual content management and virtual reality software provider. EON Reality provides state-of-the-art 3D display technology for immersive and stereoscopic viewing, from portable tablet PCs and glass free stereo display systems to curved-screen and immersive rooms consisting of multi-channel projection walls. The technology foundation for developing interactive digital content includes importing the most common 3D animation formats into EON’s authoring software and creating modules and applications that can be viewed on various display systems. EON’s technology solutions enable all organizations to more effectively visually communicate, collaborate and accelerate knowledge transfer.
Industry leaders, including Atlas Copco, Bechtel, Boeing, Bombardier, Hon, Intel, Lexus, Lufthansa -Teknik, Lowell Manufacturing, Peterbilt, Samsung, Siemens Medical, Suzuki, Tobyhanna Army Depot, Toyota and Whirlpool use EON solutions to enhance the interactive user experience to effectively increase sales, better communicate product functionality and decrease the cost of service, training and technical support. Some educational institutions who have adopted EON’s technology solutions include: the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (located on the campus of the Florence-Darlington Technical College), Old Dominion University, Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Discovery World Museum, Oklahoma City Community College, Concord University, North Dakota State University, Texas State Technical College – Waco, El Paso Community College, University of Alabama, Hazard Community and Technical College, University of Hawaii, Lansing Community College, University of Kentucky, Maysville Community and Technical College, Miami University, Red Rocks Community College. For further information, visit www.eonreality.com.
