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Digital drone visualisation platform

Smarter, faster intelligence thanks to THINKlab’s Drone visualisation platform

The University of Salford’s THINKlab has developed a new digital drone visualisation platform which has the potential for changing the way users are able to respond to disasters more effectively and for supporting post disaster reconstruction efforts. The innovative platform will mean that stakeholders are able to interpret data more quickly to establish an accurate […]

Virtual reality model for The Royal Horticultural Society Bridgewater Garden

A VR model of Europe’s largest gardening project

THINKlab was asked to help visualize the new RHS Bridgewater Garden; a major project to transform the grounds at Worsley New Hall—a historic 19th-century mansion in the heart of Salford— into one of the largest gardens in Europe.

TRANSCEND project

THINKlab secures new Disaster Management Project.

The University of Salford THINKlab has been awarded almost £1 million from the UK Research and Innovation Collective Fund to develop an advanced digital platform.

Transforming track renewal for Network Rail

Bringing the fourth dimension to track renewal scheduling

THINKlab Director Terrence Fernando speaks to Abigail Tomkins from The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) about how the 4D Simulation tool designed and developed on Unreal Engine is helping to improve rail track renewal programs.

MOBILISE project

THINKlab Launch: MOBILISE 2.0

The University of Salford’s THINKlab is pleased to announce the launch of the MOBILISE digital platform version 2.0 with a range of new features for supporting disaster risk reduction and response for natural disasters.

Virtual Chernobyl

THINKlab develop ‘Virtual Chernobyl’ to mark 34th anniversary

THINKlab are excited to be working with University of Salford partners to develop the second phase of the Virtual Chernobyl virtual reality digital programme.

THINKlab digital simulation transforms maintenance planning for UK railways

THINKlab digital simulation transforms maintenance planning for UK railways

The University of Salford’s THINKlab has designed and developed a UE4-powered 4D simulation tool which can help dramatically improve Network Rail’s track renewal programs.

MOBILISE project

THINKlab handover the MOBILISE digital platform to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre and National Building Research Organisation.

The MOBILISE team visited Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) to ensure the smooth handover of the new MOBILISE digital platform for strengthening their disaster risk reduction activities.

THINKlab showcase work as part of Greater Manchester Digital Blueprint launch event

THINKlab showcase work as part of Greater Manchester Digital Blueprint launch event

THINKlab were asked to exhibit at the launching of the Greater Manchester Digital Blueprint, a citywide initiative organised by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) which aims to help the city region’s residents lead healthier and happier lives.

Prof Terrence Fernando presents keynote at Sri Lanka’s prestigious NBRO Annual Research Symposium

Prof Terrence Fernando presents keynote at Sri Lanka’s prestigious NBRO Annual Research Symposium

The University of Salford’s THINKlab Director, Professor Terrence Fernando was recently invited by Sri Lanka’s National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) to make a keynote speech at their 10th Annual Research Symposium on Equitable Resilience.

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