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Fifty years ago, new car model launches were quite the spectacle. In those days, you might wait 2-3 years or more for a new model. One of the major reasons for the delay is because the clay modeling..

What does it take to get involved and be successful in this industry as a technical professional?

What are the top questions as you consider the utilization of head mounted display (HMD) visualization devices for your engineering, design, scientific 3D visualization, education or training..

Many of our customers are planning for 2025 now. It is barely mid-year, but if you are considering a large-scale audiovisual integration for next year the time to start planning is now. There are..

We are growing our technical team in Michigan at our HQ based in Commerce Township. The individuals we seek will be an integral part of the team dedicated to advanced visualization project..

While this video is mostly about the EV investment made by one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, it includes shares images of a new, beautiful, cutting edge design studio (as well as..

Fast Company just posted an automotive design focused article entitled, "GM just opened a sprawling new design center that will help shape the future of its cars".  You can read the original article..

Trend or fad? Possibly a bit of both? With advancements in technology, the challenge tends to be how it can be monetized, or actually utilized to drive revenue or improve the workflow of a particular..

Ten years ago we wrote about rendered crash testing and posted a video from one of our large scale, high resolution visualization demonstrations of the software that allowed for crash testing..

The definition of data visualization is: the graphical representation of information and data by using elements like images, video, charts, graphs, maps, and etc.  Your business’s data and the design..

Years ago, a common concern when integrating large scale advanced visualization solutions was what physical space could accommodate the desired image. To put a full size car or truck onto a screen..

Whether a mission critical visualization system is in an automotive manufacturer, utility company or military environment, the quality of the data is paramount. Mission critical visualization..

We typically come into a virtual production studio project at the time a custom LED wall solution is needed. We were recently asked to help build a brand new production studio from the ground up...

Remember attending the IGI 4K Forums about a decade ago? We were just starting to see direct view LED cabinets coming into the market. We had been running our technology showcases for almost a decade..

Enjoy scenes from the Q3 2023 Samsung LED Tech Showcase hosted by IGI at our corporate headquarters in the Detroit region. The show featured the latest Samsung direct view LED technology including..

Mark your calendars and RSVP for a private showing of the latest LED technology. IGI is hosting the Samsung LED Tech Showcase at their Commerce (Detroit region) corporate offices August 14-16..

Back to back. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is now the second vehicle from the Hyundai Motor Corporation to win three categories at the World Car of the Year awards. Congrats to Hyundai.

We recently posted how..

Commerce Twp., MI – May 9, 2023 – This year, 2023, marks the 25th anniversary of Immersion Graphics, Inc. (IGI). Twenty-five years ago, IGI was founded by Pat Hernandez with a commitment to..

Q2-Q3 2023 Samsung LED Tech Showcase at IGI - Detroit. Coming Soon. Dates: TBD!

Think back a few decades and you will probably remember the fanfare surrounding the launch of a new vehicle from a car company. Might be 2, 4 or even 6 years between new model releases. Much of this..

Most organizations aren’t cookie cutter similar. Facilities and workflows aren't either. When looking for an integrator to provide the right visualization system several key aspects must be taken..

Universities are in full budget mode right now, and audio visual infrastructure is a common line item getting attention. Savvy students are looking at college and university technology before making..

Time lapse of ceiling suspended install of 4 direct view LED walls with custom fabricated structure. Three (3) 15:10 aspect ratio direct view LED walls suspended from the ceiling measuring 11'1"w x..

Immersion Graphics, Inc. (IGI) - Helping companies see and hear what's important since 1998 by providing custom solutions of audio-visual (AV) systems for advanced visualization and commercial AV..

Earlier this year, Samsung initiated a Case Study around the IGI PowerWall that audio visual integrator, Immersion Graphics, Inc. (IGI) installed at the Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, CA..

This video is part of a Case Study conducted by Samsung about the IGI PowerWall installed at Hyundai by Immersion Graphics, Inc. (IGI). Our history with Hyundai goes back to 2003 when we built their..

Competition is fierce for students in the college and university arena, and to be viewed as a technologically cutting edge institution is important. Students have come to expect video walls for..

IGI DesignView launched about a year ago, and it was time for a review from the customer perspective.

In the past, large product manufacturing environments that conduct design and engineering reviews..

Immersion Graphics Inc. (IGI) received the "physical" award for Emerging Technology Solution of the Year 2021 months after being awarded (kind of like a lot of hardware delays due to supply chain..

How long have you waited for a callback from your AV Service Provider?  Have you even heard from your AV integrator since they installed your system? 

One of the most important things AFTER an AV..

IGI was the recipient of the installation award for “Emerging Technology Solution of the Year 2021: Immersion Graphics Inc. (IGI), General Motors” involving the IGI DesignView solution.

New technology can be so engaging that it is easy to forget that it's not the gizmo that is important, it is how that gizmo benefits your customer. Are you adding a technology because it is exciting..

Following up on numerous requests for additional specifications for the IGI DesignView, following is the Spec Sheet. If you are looking for a portable high-resolution visualization solution, the IGI..

During their design cycle throughout the years, many automotive companies used large rolling boards to hang full scale automotive prints for reference. These portable boards were typically located in..

From all of us at Immersion Graphics, Inc. (IGI) we hope you have a healthy and enjoyable Holiday Season.

Your audio visual integrator will significantly influence the outcome of your AV project. Selecting a knowledgeable and reputable partner eases stresses associated with AV integration projects and..

As dvLED technology becomes more cost effective, IGI’s twenty years of experience in advanced visualization systems is a good partner for your virtual production space. Advancement in LED wall..

Cutting/leading edge technologies in advanced visualization used to be for the Fortune 50 and U.S. Military due to the high cost, but with the recent key technology developments and lower price..

As many corporations are opening back up for employees to return to the office, it has never been more important to offer small, more convenient spaces spread throughout their facility to foster..

Designing audio visual systems into conference rooms, training rooms and collaborative multi-purpose spaces can present a headache for the most tech savvy IT teams. As companies head back into..

Are you looking for a more immersive experience to better evaluate your organization's data? Frequently used by manufacturing product design and engineering teams, VR Rooms are multiple-sided,..

Crazy things can happen that you have probably not ever thought about. We have seen a lot. From rodents in the ceiling gnawing at wires, or an unknown leak that caused corrosion, and even simple dust..

Ready to start reopening your offices? Hybrid workspaces? Have you considered what this will look like as it relates to collaboration? Has the time come to reassess your conferencing platform and how..

Many organizations put time into tweaking audio settings or investing in expensive systems to improve sound quality, which can sometimes prove to be ineffective. In certain cases, hardware isn’t the..

Why should you consider a mobile LED solution? If you are replacing analog rolling boards in an automotive design studio, needing cross-functional utilization at universities for presentations,..

With the advent of high quality, cost-effective LED technology, IGI’s twenty years of experience in advanced visualization systems is now being applied to the virtual production space. Advancement in..

Our latest 4K LED PowerWall is up and running in CA. This integration is an automotive R&D facility in Irvine, CA.

Companies, universities, healthcare, government, and military environments have video conferencing systems numbering in the dozens, scores, hundreds or even thousands per organization. Lately, we are..

The video above is just a quick spin through the Matterport of the IGI Mobile Curved Sony Crystal LED Wall.

Building the largest curved Sony Crystal LED wall in the USA and the first mobile..

The largest curved Sony Crystal LED Wall in the USA and the first mobile installation of the Sony CLEDIS ™ in the world. IGI designed, 24' 2-degree curved Mobile Curved Sony Crystal LED Wall, 4,000..

IGI recently completed the installation of the largest curved Sony Crystal LED (CLEDIS ™) video wall in the USA. It is the first mobile installation of the Sony Canvas in the world! The entire system..

Following are some visual scenes from the Detroit event.  Above you see the Christie Digital D4K40 - 40,000 Lumen RGB Laser Projector on a 16' screen.  Scroll to see more images from the showcase.

IGI will demo The Wall from Samsung at 4K Forum 2019. A modular, bezel-less MicroLED display that features MicroLED technology and delivers pure black, true color and epic clarity.

With 40,000 lumens of brightness, the Christie D4K40 Laser Projector is the smallest, lightest, high-brightness, large scale RGB laser projector available.

It is time to RSVP for the 2019 IGI 4K Forum. See a showcase of the latest advanced visualization technology available for design, engineering and high end commercial applications.

IGI just purchased and has moved into a new 7,000 square foot facility in Los Alamitos, California to dramatically increase the size of its west coast office capabilities.

IGI will be hosting a new technology showcase format starting in Q4 of this year!

The Sony Canvas is the only product of its kind to display active stereo content.

It’s no secret that the automotive industry is in a state of flux. In light of 21st century consumer habits, shifting market trends, and globalization, Detroit auto companies face challenges they..

Motion tracking continues to gain popularity due to its versatility and growing commercial appeal. From the entertainment industry to the automotive industry, motion tracking is opening new ways to..

In our first installment of this two part article we explored the early years of computer graphics technology in automotive design. Technical drawing, computer numerical control, workstations, and..

Many organizations put time into tweaking audio settings or investing in expensive systems to improve sound quality, which can sometimes prove to be ineffective. In certain cases, hardware isn’t the..

The design process has always been an essential aspect of vehicle development. Since the inception of computer-assisted design, the automotive industry has used computer graphics to create, modify..

Every location has a unique set of demands when it comes to professional AV integration. Physical space, hardware size, image quality and, of course, budget all factor into a company’s display..

The first step in a successful audio visual presentation system integration is finding the right av solution to meet your needs. Those unfamiliar with key aspects of audio visual technology might..

At IGI we are excited about the growth of advanced visualization technology, and are always eager to share new breakthroughs with you. The 9th annual IGI 4K Forum 2017 is an advanced visualization..

You know you need high performance video and audio in your organization, but that’s about all you may know. The practicalities of audiovisual integration can be a lot to process, and the..

Sony Canvas demo at 4K Forum Detroit 2017!  Amazing contrast. Saturated color. Brilliant white. Deep black.

Use of virtual reality (VR) in industrial design and engineering is growing rapidly. Aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods are just a few of the industries leveraging VR technology.

The audio-visual (AV) industry evolves at rapid pace. Yesterday’s bleeding-edge technology is tomorrow’s mainstream. Keeping up can be a challenge, especially for companies and organizations that..

Leyard 0.9mm Leyard TWA Series LED PowerWall demo at 4K Forum Detroit 2017!  The 0.9mm Leyard® TWA Series LED video wall display delivers a breakthrough pixel pitch of just 0.9 millimeters (mm).

Advanced visualization systems include three main components: display, graphics, and software. Integrating those components into an organization’s facility is one of the key steps in the design and..

One of the major goals of automakers is to prioritize time to market. Executives look for every possible tool and resource that can help their company reduce the design and engineering time of their..

The use of virtual reality has skyrocketed since the release of consumer-focused virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) like Oculus, Vive, and Samsung Gear. Consumer use has also driven a..

Multitaction MT Showcase demo at 4K Forum Detroit 2017! MultiTaction multi-touch displays and innovative software enable advanced visualization, increase user engagement and make collaboration easy.

As early as the 1990s, aerospace companies leveraged the value of PowerWall projection systems in their engineering cycles. In those early years, high-resolution advanced visualization found a home..

Upgrading your organization’s commercial audio visual (AV) equipment is a significant internal decision. However, one area that often gets overlooked is how these upgrades impact your IT network.

Upgrading your organization’s audio visual systems means coordinating with a number of internal and external stakeholders, including your IT team and the installers and designers from your..

Advanced visualization has revolutionized the design and engineering processes for a number of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. This transformative technology..

Once you’ve decided to integrate a new audio visual (AV) system into your organization, it’s time to consider what hardware and software will best meet your needs. That’s where an experienced..

Multitaction MT Canvus demo at 4K Forum Detroit 2017!  Designed to naturally enhance the way teams work together. With MT Canvus teams can visualize big data, socialize ideas, educate clients and work..

The automotive design process has changed considerably over past 20 years. As late as the 1990s, automobile design focused mainly on an expensive and time-consuming clay modeling method that could..

Whether you’re preparing to enhance your existing corporate boardroom or finalize the design for a new construction project, audio visual (AV) technology can facilitate more efficient collaboration..

Do you need an immersive experience to better evaluate your organization's data? It might be time to consider a VR Room system.

For automotive companies, government agencies and corporations, the ability to display information and images clearly on a large scale is central to successful business operations. That’s why these..

Narrowing down the list of potential advanced visualization integration partners for your organization's next project can be taxing. Some AV companies simply want to begin and complete an..

VRgineers VRHero 5K HMD demo at 4K Forum Detroit 2017!  VRgineers, Inc., is a virtual reality engineering company producing cutting-edge enterprisegrade VR gear for professionals.

Choosing the right visualization system for your organization can be challenging. From PowerWalls to CAVEs, there are plenty of options to choose from, and it’s easy to be swayed by one over the..

As an IT manager, you need to make a number of important decisions when integrating an advanced visualization system into your organization’s infrastructure and workflow. But once you select an..

Every company wants to leverage the best resources for their teams. Whether it’s an automotive company searching for the best tools for their design team or the government procuring new technology..

Increasingly, modern organizations are diversifying beyond centralized conference and board rooms and incorporating smaller, more convenient spaces spread throughout their facility. These..

An efficiently designed and deployed audio-visual system can have a profound impact on your business. Streamlined internal processes and enhanced client and team collaboration are just two of the..

The screen size and screen material you choose for your advanced visualization system can have a profound effect on its performance and display properties. The underlying decision making process is..

The advanced visualization market continues to grow steadily and the coming year should see some significant progress as the technology gains traction.

Effectively designing and integrating commercial audio visual systems into conference rooms and auditoriums can present a headache for even the most technologically savvy IT teams. Conflicts..

Your organization’s partnership with an AV integrator will significantly influence the outcome of your audiovisual integration project. Vetting and selecting a knowledgeable and reputable partner can..

Real estate is among the most valuable commodities for corporate and military facilities, which makes maximizing that space especially important when considering an advanced visualization solution..

Whether you operate out of a corporate environment, a military command center or automotive design department, audiovisual (AV) integration can help you effectively display complex data and detailed..

Your business’s complex data and multilayered models are only as effective as your ability to properly communicate their message. Fortunately, information previously confined to spreadsheets and..

Autodesk University is a huge (over 10,000 attendees) event held each year by Autodesk. IGI demonstrated a large scale 4K PowerWall in the Autodesk Manufacturing Pavilion last year, and for the 2016..

You are invited!  Mark your calendars for the 2016 IGI 4K Forum.  You will see a showcase of the latest advanced visualization technology available for use in design and engineering.

This year's event..

Dassault Systemes has once again requested for IGI to help demonstrate their software on a 23′ Powerwall for the Automotive Technology Day June 22.

For the fifth year in a row IGI supported The MAIN Event kicking off the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Taking place on the Sunday before the Detroit Auto Show yearly, The MAIN Event celebrates and awards..

For the second year, IGI will support Autodesk at the LA Auto Show in conjunction with their sponsorship of the annual Designer Challenge. The Connected Car Expo and Press/Media Days days take place..

Standing room only crowds were typical for the entire week as attendees waited patiently for their turn to get immersed in the virtual reality world of automotive design and engineering, and an..

You are invited!  Mark your calendars for the 2015 IGI 4K Forums.  IGI invites you to attend a showcase of the latest 4K and advanced visualization technology available. Attendees will see examples of..

IGI is partnering with Ford to provide a large scale high resolution advanced visualization system for their Emerging Technologies demo of the Ford immersive Vehicle Environment (FiVE) at SIGGRAPH..

IGI is featured in the June 2015 publication of their Starfish Supplier Newsletter. “IGI provides the Envision Center with specialized equipment support and has been a reliable partner of ours for..

Dassault Systemes (3DS) has called upon IGI to demonstrate full size rendered vehicles being crash tested on a 23' Powerwall for the Automotive Technology Day this June.

You are invited to attend a demonstration of advanced visualization systems at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference 2015! IGI will showcase the latest 4K and advanced visualization technology..

After designing, building, installing and supporting an awesome HD VR Room design for a US based auto manufacturer, the customer liked it so well they decided to have IGI build another for one of..

Once again, MAIN Event asked IGI to help sponsor the MAIN Event to help kick off the Auto Show in Detroit. The event will take place January 11, 2015.

The IGI team in Michigan is hard at work finalizing the fabrication of another VR Room. Below are some hot-off-the-press photos of the custom advanced visualization solution. Part of the IGI Process..

IGI will support partner Autodesk in their 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Design challenge booth. Autodesk is sponsoring the event for 2014.

IGI partnered with Dassault Systems at their Automotive Industry Forum held at the Conference and Event Center of Ford Motor Company. IGI provided the large scale, high resolution visualization..

Grab your large scale, high resolution, 4K advanced visualization solutions, and hit the road! June 2014 was a busy month for IGI, with four major events to cover at four different venues (multiple..

IGI recently participated as a Platinum-Level sponsor at NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference 2014. During the Keynote address of the event, Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. Jen-Hsun..

IGI 4K Forum 2014 Los Angeles was a success, exceeding 2013 attendance numbers and increasing the amount of 4K and advanced visualization solutions demonstrated for attendees.

The MAIN Event kicks off the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on Sunday Jan. 12 at Orchestra Hall/Max M. Fisher Music Center at 6 p.m. This invitation-only event, is in a category of..

Referred to as FiVE, Ford's Immersive Vehicle Environment made some significant updates this year. Ford is the the first automaker to use a new ultra high-definition (UHD), virtual reality lab that..

Commerce Twp., MI – September 27, 2013 – Fifteen years ago, IGIwas founded under the leadership of Pat Hernandez and this month marks the 15 year anniversary of IGI and the Company’s commitment to..

Through a partnership of three key Naval organizations (US Southern Command,Naval Undersea Warfare Center and the Naval Postgraduate School) IGI, has integrated multiple advanced visualization..

To kick of this years North American International Auto Show, IGI helped produce and sponsor the MAIN Event 2013. This year's edition was held at the Max M. Fischer Music Center, home to the Detroit..

In order to optimize the manufacturing of future products, Ford is developing a complete virtual factory to simulate end-to-end assembly line production. Taking advantage of sophisticated..

The Sony SRXT420 is truly an amazing piece of technology. It has been around for a few years, but it still ranks among the world's best projectors. Known for it's high brightness, superb contarast..

In case you missed it at NAB 2012, Red Digital Cinema screened a new 4K film in conjunction with the debut of their REDray Laser 4K Stereo projector. This represented one of the first alternate light..

IGI was listed by Commercial Integrator as one of the top 21 AV industry leaders to follow. This is not the first time that IGI has been recognized by Commercial Integrator Magazine, having been..

IGI recently wrapped installation of a #4K stereocopic PowerWall for a major automotive manufacturer in California. This 19' projection system will be used to visualize designs in original fidelity..

IGI is providing a projection and control system upgrade for a health care provider. This system features the Barco HDX-W12 12K lumen 3D capable projector. IGI will also be upgrading the sound system..

The IGI Detroit Advanced Visualization Technology Showcase concluded last week and was a huge success! Attendees witnessed 5 different systems which provided a unique solution to specific..

On February 1, 2012 IGI debuted the Barco Galaxy 4K DLP projector at the NVIDIA Automotive Event held at Ford Motor Company's Conference and Event Center. IGI partnered with NVIDIA and RTT to..

Through a partnership of three key Naval organizations (U.S.Southern Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and the Naval Post Graduate School), IGI has integrated multiple advanced visualization..

The IGI LA Technology Showcase is underway at our Culver City offices! Guests will experience 3 different advanced visualization systems featuring cutting edge technology from top manufacturers.

On February 1, 2012 IGI debuted the Barco Galaxy 4K DLP projector at the NVIDIA Automotive Event held at Ford Motor Company's Conference and Event Center. IGI partnered with NVIDIA and RTT to..

IGI supplied a PowerWindow Portable | 4K for the MAIN Event 2012. This was used to display presentations, sponsor videos, student design work, and live 4K demos of industry leading CAD software such..

IGI leading installation of PowerWall | 4K in the Mexico City offices of a major automotive manufacturer. System includes a +Sony SRX-S110 4K Projector capable of producing 8.8 mega-pixels at a 4096..

This IGI | PowerWall features a 60' Stewart screen and 3 +Sony SXRD T-110 projects with IGI Custom motorized projection stands. Graphics processing is done using NVIDIA Quadro Plex technology.

The MAIN from MAIN Event is an acronym for Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN). MAIN Event event is a welcome and homecoming to Detroit for all automotive professionals, especially those..

IGI provides a PowerWindow Portable | 4K for the Eyes on Design Event at the North American International Auto Show.

Check out this Sony micro-site which features multiple past IGI projects!  A full case study is available on our project using Sony's SXRD 4K Projectors help keep Ford Motor Company in the passing..

IGI recently completed an installation at Indiana University. This system is primarily used for stereoscopic virtual reality applications. It is also used as a presentation system capable of high..

IGI recently completed an installation at Indiana University. This system is primarily used for stereoscopic virtual reality applications. It is also used as a presentation system capable of high..

IGI wraps up installation of PowerWall | 4K for a major automotive manufacturer's new design studio. System includes Sony SXRD T110, Polycom Audio Conferencing, IGI Custom Projection Structure,..

IGI to showcase a PowerWindow|4K Portable at the IDSA MI Design Exchange 2011 Transportation Design Conference. If you are going to the Maritime Business & Technology Summit in San Diego, be sure to..

IGI showcase of a PowerWindow | 4K Portable at the IDSA MI Design Exchange 2011 Transportation Design Conference.

IGI | PowerWindow is the ideal large-screen display system when a permanent installation is not feasible due to room size, budget or facility constraints.

IGI announced today that it will be a national value added reseller (VAR) in the United States to distribute Barco's Virtual Reality (VR) projection systems. A leading producer of three-chip DLP..

Watching the abilities of the 60' powerwall in the Dearborn Ford Electronic Design Presentation Room. Program running is Autodesk Showcase.