Defense and Academia have historically been the two driving factors of stereoscopic & 3D systems, being that they are the only folks with the needs and deep pockets for VR systems, large-scale projector installations, and CAVE’s. All that is changing with the new push on consumer 3D and reasonably priced stereoscopic televisions and displays coming to consumer retail channels. This means that even the Defense industries that didn’t get into 3D before may suddenly find it a reasonably priced and attractive option.
“The defense and government segment will offer 3D technology makers huge opportunities over the next five years,” says Arrington, “Many government agencies and government funded projects will turn to 3D technology for advanced training and analysis. No agency is looking to waste money right now so any technology that can prove it saves a government money will have an advantage. ”
