KISTERS 3DViewStation: Speed and Precision with the New JT Importer

JT (Jupiter Tessellation) is recognized globally as an ISO standard (ISO 14306) and has long established itself as a process format. Thanks to its compact, lightweight structure and support for PMI (Product Manufacturing Information), it is becoming an indispensable standard in more and more industries. Compared to native CAD formats, JT offers significant advantages. Native CAD formats often contain deep expertise that companies are reluctant to share, and they are resource-intensive, which slows down the ability to share and edit. In contrast, JT is fast, requires less storage space, and allows for smooth operation without performance loss. Whether in the automotive industry, where JT data facilitates seamless collaboration between design, development, and production departments as well as external suppliers, or in aerospace, where the format supports the seamless integration of complex CAD data into production chains—JT has become essential across various fields. It also plays a key role in mechanical engineering, particularly in the validation of prototypes, assembly planning, and DMU (Digital Mock-Up) reviews.

The new JT importer in KISTERS’ 3DViewStation addresses these needs directly: with multi-threading and optimal core performance, it loads even complex models with all PMI and geometry data in record time. "Users can now be confident that they are making precise and reliable decisions based on fully loaded data, and at a speed unmatched by any other viewer on the market," says Craig Impastato, U.S. Sales Director. Notable are the additional features that revolutionize working with JT data. Automatic reorientation of the PMI ensures that it is always perfectly readable from the current camera perspective. The background colors of JT files are also nearly or exactly retained, supporting realistic representation. The "Intelligent Fit" feature automatically adjusts the view so that even small details and PMIs remain optimally visible.

In addition to JT, the 3DViewStation continues to support a wide range of standard formats such as STEP, which is primarily used for exchanging data between different CAD systems. However, it is the JT format having established itself as a true process format that showcases its strengths to the fullest extent with the new import feature. With this release, KISTERS brings the fastest and most powerful JT viewer to market. Companies prioritizing efficiency, data security, and user-friendliness will benefit from this feature—an essential tool for anyone needing to process JT data quickly and reliably.

KISTERS 3DViewStation is continuously enhanced in response to customer needs and requirements. It is available as a Desktop, HTML5 WebViewer and VR Edition product versions plus the online collaboration tool VisShare. All product offerings can be integrated with a PLM, ERP or other leading management system as well as service and spare part applications. KISTERS 3DViewStation provides all necessary APIs for your development team. For cloud, portal and web solutions, there is a HTML5-based WebViewer solution available, which does not require client installation. All file formats can be used in combination with the intelligent navigation and hyperlinking features to address the needs of complex integration scenarios.