Sacramento, April 8, 2025 – How can you maintain enterprise access of complex 3D CAD data when teams are spread across the globe while protecting your sensitive information is a top priority? The answer may be simpler than you think with KISTERS 3DViewStation WebViewer. No client installation required, 3D CAD data is never stored locally, yet it is always securely accessible anywhere in the world! WebViewer is a true all purpose tool in the CAD viewing sector that also allows integrations into leading systems such as PLM and ERP.
“The 3DViewStation WebViewer version is the browser-based counterpart to our Desktop version, providing identical fast performance and over 180 functions & features.” says Craig Impastato, U.S. Sales Director. It supports numerous file formats, both 3D and 2D, and only requires an HTML5-compatible browser, which is standard on all modern browsers. Unlike the desktop version, WebViewer does not require an installation or regular updates on the device—saving both, time and IT resources.
Additionally, WebViewer version enables location-independent access without the need for physical data transfers. This makes it ideal for users who do not want a local desktop installation, as well as for mobile users, since it supports various devices running Windows, Android, iOS, or Linux. Collaboration is also made easier through centralized provisioning via a server: all stakeholders always work with up-to-date data and benefit from a consistent user experience, regardless of the device used.
“A standout feature of the 3DViewStation WebViewer is its security architecture: since no 3D geometries are transferred to the end device, sensitive CAD data remains fully protected.” Impastato continues. “Additionally, the application offers intellectual property protection features such as preventing sections, removing internal components, and distorting geometries to alter measurements.” The potential applications are diverse: whether for cross-company collaboration, manufacturing, sales, change management, or after-sales service—WebViewer supports numerous processes.
The 3DViewStation WebViewer offers flexible integration options that adapt to customers' individual needs and existing systems. For full integration, WebViewer can be used purely as a UI element, providing only the canvas and mouse control. In this scenario, the entire user interface is managed by the customer’s system, and commands are sent to WebViewer via the XML API. A practical example is its use in truck configurators, where end customers can customize their vehicles.
An alternative integration option is embedding 3DViewStation WebViewer with its own user interface into the customer's existing software solution. Here, the UI can be streamlined to essential functions and supplemented with customer-specific buttons that interact with the main system. A typical use case is integration into PLM systems, where users can open, analyze, and annotate CAD models directly within WebViewer.
Furthermore, the 3DViewStation WebViewer can also be used without any integration. It can load models directly via a URL or file selection dialog, offering full functionality without needing to connect to a leading system. This is ideal for users who want to visualize CAD data independently of existing infrastructures.
This flexibility in integration options allows companies to tailor WebViewer to their specific requirements, enhancing efficiency in their processes.
KISTERS 3DViewStation is continuously enhanced in response to customer needs and requirements. It is available as a Desktop, HTML5 WebViewer and VR Edition product versions plus the online collaboration tool VisShare. All product offerings can be integrated with a PLM, ERP or other leading management system as well as service and spare part applications. KISTERS 3DViewStation provides all necessary APIs for your development team. For cloud, portal and web solutions, there is a HTML5-based WebViewer solution available, which does not require client installation. All file formats can be used in combination with the intelligent navigation and hyperlinking features to address the needs of complex integration scenarios.
About the company
With more than 25 years of success in the market as a provider of superior visualization solutions from desktop to mobile, KISTERS has become the CAD viewer tool of choice within the 3D visualization industry. The company’s clients range from small firms to well-known multinationals, comprising more than 3,000 customers and over 200,000 installations worldwide. The 3DViewStation's easy-to-use interface is suitable for all user groups and 100% customizable to everyone’s specific requirements.
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