BOSTON, MA, (PTC Live Global 2014), July 8, 2014 – TenLinks announced the nominations for Best of PTC Live Global 201: a desktop Virtalis, PROSTEP 3D PDF Generator and KeyShot.

Keyshot

Luxion has developed a game-changer in the visualization area with KeyShot and there’s more to like with version 5. KeyShot has managed to modernize the UI without losing its unique style with as few buttons as possible. A library of materials on the cloud has been added. The user has the option to get new materials when needed from the cloud, instead of trying to clutter the interface with millions of different materials.

Virtalis

Virtalis, the company best known for its million dollar immersive virtual reality rooms (called CAVEs, for computer augmented virtual reality) and Active Walls, now has a version of virtual reality on the desktop – which should make it far more approachable for engineers and designers. Virtalis has ported their technology for the zSpace device, which with what appears to be an oversized iPad, a wired stylus and not-very-obtrusive glasses, creates a holographic image.

PROSTEP PDF Generator

PROSTEP, headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, is founded and is still owned by major automotive OEMs and suppliers. They have cared enough about CAD and PLM data migration, conversion and collaboration for over 20 years, making them an international standard. With their PROSTEP PDF Generator 3D, they leverage an interesting file format that allows to display and share 3D data very easily.

PROSTEP PDF Generator is a 64-bit server based application for enterprises and can interface with ERP, PDM and PLM software. It can accommodate large volumes of data and up to 50 users. It is priced at 10,000 Euros ($12,000).