Cortona3D interactive 3D
Connecting 3D content with technical documentation so service manuals, assembly guides and after-sales training go beyond flat illustrations. Ray Content is an authorised Cortona3D reseller offering licensing, deployment, local support and a low-cost local option.
Core capabilities
3D documentation connected to DITA
Product family integrationRapidAuthor and RapidDeveloper integrate with DITA systems, syncing 3D models with BOMs and supporting EBOM change impact analysis.
Interactive illustrationsExploded views, section views and step-by-step assembly animations replacing static illustrations.
Part identificationInteractive 3D part identification so field engineers can locate part numbers directly.
Standards alignmentIntegration with DITA XML / S1000D, delivered as web and offline manuals.
Features
3D complements 2D rather than replacing it · a reusable 3D library at the core
| 3D library and reuse | 3D models and animations can be updated and reused quickly; one asset outputs both 2D illustrations and interactive 3D content. Reusable · Easy to update |
| Multi-format output | 2D PDF, interactive 3D, animation video and interactive media across manuals, catalogues, training and online help. PDF · 3D · Video · Interactive |
| Interactive experience | Interactive animations support training and online help, letting users rotate, section and inspect product details. Training · Online help |
| No language barrier | 3D animation needs no text translation, reaching global audiences and cutting multi-language maintenance. No translation · Global |
| Complementary, not a replacement | It does not replace your 2D illustration team; it raises their efficiency and quality by optimising source data. Complementary · Efficiency |
| Multi-source data | Connects engineering CAD, factory photos and other sources into one illustration and documentation pipeline. CAD · Photos · Multi-source |
Benefits
Derived from product capability · cutting cost and raising efficiency
Workflow efficiencyReuse CAD models and the 3D library to cut manual drawing and repeated maintenance; graphics are recyclable and can fall back to 2D.
Lower translation cost3D animation is language-independent, reaching global audiences and sharply reducing multi-language maintenance.
Better technical communicationInteractive animation suits training and online help better, communicating information more directly and accurately.
Better context understandingEnd users can rotate, section and inspect product structure, understanding complex assemblies more fully.
More accurate part identificationInteractive catalogues support click-to-highlight, reducing ordering errors and rework.
Timelier catalogue updatesIntegration with PLM/PDM keeps product data in sync and reduces lag.
Field knowledge capturedField staff record service feedback into a central database with RapidTag, turning it into company knowledge.
Brand and revenue potentialHigh-quality 3D content strengthens the brand; 3D media assets can be reused in sales, marketing and partner training.
Quantified savings are vendor ceiling figures; actual results must be estimated against your content volume, model count and language versions.
Value
Strategic and commercial value · weigh risk with return
| Cost efficiency | Compared with photography and 2D redrawing, one 3D model is reused at any angle, lowering long-term cost; rotate and re-render as needed. Long-term cost |
| Global reach | No translation needed to reach wider audiences, supporting global service networks and sales markets. Global audience |
| Revenue and service | High-quality 3D content improves service quality, sales and market revenue; media assets can be licensed to third parties for training. Revenue |
| Knowledge asset | The 3D library becomes a reusable, updatable corporate knowledge asset that appreciates as products evolve. Asset |
| Risk / return | The main risk is upfront investment; because assets are reusable and easy to update, the return outweighs it. Long-term return |
| Local low-cost option | Ray Content provides a lightweight, localised 3D path for domestic companies, lowering the barrier to a first attempt. Local · Low cost |
Implementation, risks and requirements
Delivered on a modern toolchain · productive after short training
STEP 01InputEngineering CAD, factory photos and other sources connected.
STEP 02Model and optimise3D modelling and polygon optimisation build a reusable 3D library.
STEP 03Illustration2D and 3D illustrations produced in parallel from the same source data.
STEP 04Finish and publishInteraction and animation produced and delivered as web or offline formats.
STEP 05Deliver and verify2D, 3D, animation and interactive libraries delivered and verified.
Risks and requirements
Training and onboardingSoftware purchase involves upfront cost; as a Cortona3D reseller we provide up to one week of training with Chinese materials, lowering the learning curve.
Upfront investment and staffingBuilding the 3D library needs upfront investment and possibly extra staff, but reusable assets amortise the cost over time.
Compliance and disclaimersWe recommend marking each object "not to scale, for reference only" to keep deliverables compliant.
Local supportChinese UI, Chinese-speaking team and fast response keep projects moving.
Cortona3D product matrix
Modular licensing · pick what you need
| Product | What it does |
|---|---|
| RapidManual | Interactive 3D technical manuals, procedures and assembly guidance. |
| RapidCatalog | Illustrated and online interactive parts catalogues with drill-down navigation. |
| RapidLearning | Multi-mode training applications combining 3D procedures and training material, SCORM supported. |
| RapidTag | Field staff attach operational information to parts, fed back to a central database. |
| RapidIllustrator | Create exploded views and 2D/3D illustrations from 3D geometry. |
Industries
Proven worldwide · meeting demanding standards
| Aerospace & defence | Boeing, Airbus, NASA, ESA, Gulfstream, Pilatus and others. Maintenance · Parts · Training |
| Automotive & transport | Ford, BMW, Volkswagen, Winnebago, Siemens Mobility and others. Service · Parts |
| Industrial machinery | Atlas Copco, ISTOBAL, Alfa Laval, ABB and others. Spare parts · Operations |
| Marine | Admiralty Shipyards (Russia), Mercury Marine and others. Maintenance · Virtual vessel |
| Energy & utilities | British Gas, Wärtsilä and others. Training · Operations |
Two 3D approaches, each with its place
Where parametric and CAD-derived 3D each fit
| Dimension | Parametric 3D (in-house) | Cortona3D (CAD-derived) |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry source | Spec tables, manuals, technical docs | Customer CAD models |
| Accuracy | Schematic; envelope and configuration logic are accurate | Part-level accurate |
| Lead time | Short, no CAD required | Depends on CAD data quality |
| Best for | Bids, product selection, pre-sales | Service manuals, IPC, assembly and training |
| Documentation link | Can connect to DITA parameter configuration | Syncs with DITA / S1000D and BOMs |
Engagement: authorised reseller plus a local low-cost route
Choose by company size and scenario
Enterprise · globally provenCortona3D authorised resellerAs an authorised Cortona3D reseller we provide licensing, deployment and local support for RapidManual, RapidCatalog, RapidLearning, RapidTag and RapidIllustrator.
- Companies with PLM/PDM and a global service network
- Teams that need a standardised, scalable 3D documentation platform
- Regulated industries with high verifiability needs (aviation, automotive, energy)
- Chinese training material; up to one week of training to get started
Localised · light startLow-cost 3D optionFor domestic companies with limited budget, we offer a 3D production and delivery path built on lightweight tools and a local team, starting from a single scenario.
- Domestic companies trying 3D documentation for the first time
- Needs a Chinese UI, local response and controlled cost
- A local team works directly with you, shortening training and ramp-up
3D demo gallery
These demos are built from manuals, specifications and public information to show structure, process and configuration logic; they are not customer CAD deliverables.
Kangnuositeng surgical robot · 3D manual/demos/kangnuositeng-3d-manual.htmlNuclear medicine hot-cell line · 3D demo/demos/nuclear-medicine-3d-line.htmlVial filling & capping machine · 3D configurator/demos/vial-filling-3d.htmlIntegrated dual-pump filling system · 3D demo/demos/dual-pump-filling-3d.htmlIntegrated dual-pump filling system · high-fidelity render/demos/IntegratedDual-PumpFillingSystem.htmlLiuGong 922F · immersive 3D operation and structure training/demos/liugong-922f-3d.htmlPull-out kitchen faucet · 3D assembly demo/demos/kitchen-faucet-3d.htmlChutian Huatong VCS still · 3D demo/demos/huatong-vcs-3d.htmlHandlebar install procedure · S1000D 3D procedure/demos/s1000d-handlebar-3d.htmlKOHLER toilet · 3D service parts catalogue/demos/kohler-toilet-3d-parts.html
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