VIOSO has launched EXAPLAN, visualization software for real-time projection of architectural floor layouts and blueprints in a 1:1 scale. Designed to optimise the design, simulation, and documentation process of projection environments, this unique collaboration tool is intended to enable teams to walk through, interact with, and collaborate on their projects in real time.
EXAPLAN was born from an aviation-grade plan projection project in 2017, where absolute precision is non-negotiable. VIOSO quickly realised that this same precision was also needed in other industries — from architecture to industrial institutions — where teams struggled to collaborate, interpret 2D CAD data, and communicate spatial intent effectively.
Now commercially available to the broader AV market, the software is intended to bridge the gap between conceptual design and technical execution, empowering architects and engineers to make better spatial decisions early in the project lifecycle. Available as standalone software or as part of a turnkey solution, the platform enables real-time, true-to-scale (1:1) presentation of CAD-based floor plans in projection rooms.
“You can import any drawing and instantly project it to real-world dimensions using simple reference points, automatically adapting to any space; this means you can navigate through the projected plan in true scale regardless of the size of your physical room,” explained Ahmed Jerbi, technical lead at VIOSO. “Combined with its centralised control covering content management, automation, and communication with projectors, software, and devices, EXAPLAN functions as a centralised dashboard for the entire visual system.”
Unlike VR-based solutions, EXAPLAN encourages group interaction in physical space. VIOSO says it’s a “game-changer” in design communication, “intuitive, scalable, and ready to use”. Outside of architecture, it is expected that EXAPLAN will find equally strong use in industrial applications: by projecting digital designs directly into manufacturing environments, it serves as worker guidance during operations, improving efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing quality control.
Benjamin Fritsch, VIOSO CEO, added, “Unlike improvised setups, EXAPLAN includes dedicated software built specifically for 1:1 projection mapping, combined with VIOSO’s proven calibration expertise. It’s a complete, out-of-the-box solution that works where others struggle.”
“Our advanced multi-display management handles complex projection surfaces out of the box, with perfect warping, edge blending and automatic recalibration, something competitors often can’t deliver without major manual effort.”
EXAPLAN has been designed from the ground up using a modern 3D engine architecture and real-time rendering. VIOSO says that not only is it future-proofed, but it is also developed for the most demanding of applications and can integrate seamlessly with other technologies.
