Cloud-Unified 3D Models
In the current workflow (2020), we maintain a local catalogue of approximately 150 highly detailed 3D models of sportswear articles. These models are currently stored and configured for rendering on local 3D rendering farm (3DPCs), which are reaching their end-of-life.
Due to their large file sizes and more complex topology, these models take some time to render. Moreover, because they’re rendered offline, real-time interaction isn’t possible, making them not directly usable for online purposes.
A Cloud-Based Future for 3D
With the upcoming Workflow 2026, we plan a complete transition of all 3D technologies—including these 3D models—to a cloud-based platform. This shift is driven by the need for efficiency, performance, and accessibility improvements, particularly in line with a mobile-first approach.
A Unified 3D format
🔴 In the current Workflow 2020, the 3D model catalogue is distributed in three distinct formats, each serving a different purpose:
- High-quality local rendering version:
Heavy, detailed topology for offline rendering on powerful local machines. - Adobe Illustrator 3D plugin version:
Medium-detail, configurable but without support for flatlocks or stitches. - Online viewer version:
Non-configurable version used only for viewing, also here no support for flatlocks and stitches.
This fragmentation creates complexity, maintenance challenges, and visual inconsistency across different applications.
✅ In Workflow 2026, we plan to transform this fragmented approach into a unified, cloud-optimized strategy:
- One unified 3D model format:
- A single model format across all platforms and uses.
- Easier to maintain, faster to update, and simpler to manage.
- Universal compatibility:
- Real-time usage in the new Cloud 3D model viewer
- Full functionality inside the Adobe Illustrator 3D plugin 2.0
- Seamless Cloud 3D rendering from 3D to 2D images.
- Fully configurable models everywhere:
- Flatlocks, stitches, zippers, and colours configurable in all viewing environments.
- Consistent and interactive design experience for designers, production teams, and clients.
- Fully compatible for future design your own featurs
Mobile-First & Cloud-Optimized
These unified 3D models will be specifically optimized for fast loading, compact file sizes, and real-time rendering, even on mobile devices:
- Optimized topology: Simplified geometry to ensure fast performance without visual compromise.
- Reduced file sizes: Lightweight models that load instantly, suitable for mobile devices and cloud deployment..
- Quality enhancements:
- Addition of configurable flatlocks and stitches to closely resemble the final product.
Enhanced Data Layers
The new unified 3D model format will be fully integrated with the dedicated Cloud 3D model viewer, delivering a consistent and interactive user experience:
- Data Layers for Interactivity
- Logo positioning and dimensions will be embedded, enabling automatic dimension display when hovered.
- Precise colour data coordinates, allowing immediate access to accurate colour information directly on the model.
Advantages of the Unified Format
Adopting a unified, cloud-based 3D model format provides significant benefits:
- Simplified maintenance: Only one standardized format to manage and update.
- Consistent user experience: A single visual reference used consistently from initial design through approval and production.
- Cost savings: Reduced complexity means lower hardware maintenance and resource expenses.
- Faster and more flexible workflow: Instant rendering and configuration, available anytime, anywhere.
With Workflow 2026, Bioracer is streamlining its 3D visualization process—creating a unified, versatile, cloud-optimized catalogue that enhances collaboration, simplifies management, and sets a new industry standard for sportswear design and visualization.
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