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VirtualPaint

The VirtualPaint training system uses the latest technologies to train current and future spray technicians without wasting time and money. The system allows users to view and interact with real spray application equipment while simulating the actual application on to a virtual surface.

The VirtualPaint software provides instantaneous feedback, determining the spray pattern distribution, film thickness, transfer efficiency, and overspray in real time. The computer and tracking system communicate to a projector, which displays the VirtualPaint canvas onto a portable rear projection screen.

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How It Works

The VirtualPaint software provides instantaneous feedback, determining the spray pattern distribution, film thickness, transfer efficiency, and overspray in real time. The computer and tracking system communicate to a projector, which displays the VirtualPaint canvas onto a portable rear projection screen.

Features like adjustments to air pressure, fan size, fluid pressure, flow rate, partial triggering, on a real spray gun allow for the most realistic training experience. The end result is better technique, control, performance, and an incredible level of feedback to the painter.

 

VirtualPaint as the Cornerstone to your Training Program  

In the past, the only way to train painters involved costly, time consuming, and labor intensive in-booth training. Training was expensive. Today with the VirtualPaint, realistic hands-on painter training can be conducted in a classroom. Instructors provide effective training demonstrations, address spray gun setup and proper application in front of a class of any size.

No more waiting for coating to be mixed, parts to dry or materials to be provided! Instructors can watch students practice what they have learned; training painters quickly, easily, and more effectively than ever before!

Use our provided training manual, or create your own lessons and add your painters into custom classes. You'll track their improvement, and have access to reports documenting a quantitative assessment of their performance.

 

More Benefits of VirtualPaint Training

  • Completely eliminates hazardous air emissions and waste.
  • Significantly reduces the proper spray application learning curve.
  • Precise feedback benefits experienced and novice painters.
  • Unlimited practice parts and coating at the touch of a button.

 


Legal Notice
VirtualPaint® is a registered trademark of the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, which is a division of the University of Northern Iowa.  The VirtualPaint® system and the underlying technology were developed by the Iowa Waste Reduction Center in conjunction with Southwest Research Institute.  The VirtualPaint® system is covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,839,416, 7,839,417 and 7,817,162, which are owned by the University of Northern Iowa Research Foundation and licensed exclusively to the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.  The patents cover innovations in the mathematical paint model and features of the VirtualPaint® system including the "assessment mode". The University of Northern Iowa Research Foundation has not licensed any of the patented features, including the innovative paint model or the assessment mode, to any other entity other than the Iowa Waste Reduction Center.  The making, using, selling or offering to sell systems embodying these patented features, unless that system is purchased from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, constitutes patent infringement.