Custom Applications

Zea Engine is a web-based 3D rendering solution designed from the ground up for CAD and professional graphics, which provides the best in class power, speed and reach for the next generation of web applications. A 3D TypeScript library for innovative manufacturers who need to build custom applications.

“Some of these vehicles are extremely complex—multiple cooling systems, five electric motors, a diesel generator… and Zea loads the entire 3D model in the browser without breaking a sweat. That’s impressive.”

David Lord, Director of Customer Service, ZEAL Motor

Power - Render massive datasets

Zea Engine is designed with the highest requirements in mind, giving developers a suite of tools to address the toughest challenges in modern professional graphics app development. Zea Engine pushes the limits of what a developer can achieve in the browser by focusing on power and performance.

Versatility - Build with a modular architecture

No single solution can solve all problems out of the box. Therefore, the Zea Engine uses a modular architecture that enables developers to integrate new functionalities. Zea keeps the essential features in the core while allowing powerful extensions to be built, either by Zea, to expand the engine’s scope, or by third parties who wish to develop specific solutions.

Reach - No client-side installation required

Applications that leverage the web browser are already available on all modern devices. These web applications provide a friction-free and straightforward way to deliver content without requiring users to install a player. Zea Engine is designed for the web and enables new categories of high performance and versatile web applications.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Building the Future of Industrial Software with Custom 3D Web Apps

Why should our team choose Zea Engine over open-source libraries like Three.js for custom app development ?

While Three.js is a fantastic general-purpose library, it often struggles with the precision and scale required for industrial CAD. Zea Engine is purpose-built for “Professional Graphics.” It offers 10x better performance on massive assemblies and features a modular SDK designed specifically for engineering workflows, such as built-in Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) support, precise measurement tools, and advanced kinematics.

Yes. Collaboration is one of Zea’s “Reach” pillars. Our SDK includes specific plugins for real-time synchronization, allowing multiple users—whether they are in Montreal, London, or Tokyo—to join the same 3D session. This is ideal for remote design reviews, collaborative troubleshooting, or interactive training where everyone needs to see the same “Digital Twin” state simultaneously.

Zea is a modern TypeScript/JavaScript library, making it compatible with all leading web frameworks including React, Vue.js, and Svelte. This allows your development team to use the tools they already love while leveraging Zea’s high-performance rendering core. Our modular architecture ensures you only load the features you need, keeping your custom application lightweight and fast.

Zea uses a proprietary pre-processing pipeline that optimizes CAD data for the web without losing the mathematical precision required for engineering. By utilizing WebGL 2.0 and advanced memory management, we enable the rendering of assemblies with 20,000+ parts on standard laptops and mobile devices. This eliminates the need for expensive high-end workstations for your end-users.

Absolutely. Zea is designed to be the “Visual Interface” for your data. You can easily hook up the 3D scene to live sensor data via WebSockets or APIs. This allows you to create 3D IoT Dashboards where a machine’s color changes based on its real-time temperature, or a robotic arm in the browser moves in sync with its physical counterpart on the factory floor.

We follow a “Secure by Design” philosophy. Because Zea runs entirely on the client side (in the user’s browser), your original CAD files never have to be uploaded to a third-party server in their raw format. You maintain full control over your hosting environment and data sovereignty, ensuring that your company’s most valuable intellectual property stays within your controlled security perimeter.