What is the swab & surge effect during drilling? The answer can be found in this downhole animation. Industrial3D produced a visualization of the swab and surge methods during drilling operations. Representing the influx of formation fluids into the wellbore, or swabbing, and when the pressure at the bottom of the hole exceeds formation fracture pressure, also known as surging. Downhole animation by Industrial3D.

VR Provides New Opportunities in Vehicle Development
A recent article in Newsweek highlighted the advantages of using Virtual Reality in vehicle development. There are many interesting aspects to it, including one company having a virtual courtyard to test a variety of driving situations.


