3DVIA Virtools for Interactive Operating Room Design

Case studies

MES

3DVIA Virtools for Interactive Operating Room Design

Case study shows how EwingCole DMG used 3DVIA Virtools to build a real-time 3D application for BERCHTOLD to collaboratively design operating rooms with hospital staff.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

EwingCole DMG created a laptop-based visualization tool using 3DVIA Virtools that replaced 2D drawings and physical mockups. The application lets sales teams and hospital stakeholders interactively configure ceiling-mounted equipment, detect interferences, and validate layouts before construction. Benefits include faster consensus, fewer design changes, and reduced reliance on physical prototypes.

Key takeaways

Real-time 3D replaced 2D drawings and scale models for operating room planning

Application runs on standard laptops for field use by sales representatives

Stakeholders can manipulate ceiling booms and equipment linkages to check clearances

Early clash detection eliminated design mistakes before construction began

Tool enabled broader hospital staff input without requiring architectural expertise

Market overview

SCR methodology note

Vendor landscape

Leaders

Implementation considerations

Important consideration

Original Source

Vendors mentioned in this report

No items found.