About the Web3D Consortium
The Web3D Consortium was formed to provide a forum for the creation of open standards for Web3D specifications, and to accelerate the worldwide demand for products based on these standards through the sponsorship of market and user education programs. Web3D applications have been actively pursued by many organizations for quite some time. This community has spearheaded the development of the VRML 1.0 and 2.0 specifications, which provide the basis for the development of associated applications. The organizations involved in this effort felt that the creation of an open consortium focused exclusively on Web3D would provide the structure necessary to stabilize, standardize, and nurture the technology for the entire community.
Today, the Web3D Consortium is utilizing its broad-based industry support to develop the the X3D specification, for communicating 3D on the web, between applications and across distributed networks and web services. Through the well-coordinated efforts with the ISO and W3C, the Web3D Consortium is maintaining and extending its standardization activities.
This presentation (1.2MB ppt) given at the Web3D 2004 Symposium reviews the importance of communicating 3D across many industries and applications and the central role that X3D takes. It also discusses the relationship of X3D to the industry standard OpenGL API for desktop & super computers, and OpenGL ES for handhelds.
Companies, Academic Institutions and Individuals are invited to participate as members of the Web3D Consortium. For more information about becoming a voting or non-voting consortium member, please visit the Membership area of the website. Or send an email to: .
For information about our Charter and Processes, download and review the Web3D Consortium Process Summary and Guidelines. (68 KB PDF)
For information about the Web3D Consortium's By-Laws, please review Attachment B of the Member Agreement. (518KB pdf).
For information about the Web3D Consortium's Policy on Intellectual Property Rights, please review Attachment A of the Member Agreement. (176KB pdf).
Mailing Address:
Web3D Consortium
325 Sharon Park Drive, Suite 623
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Fax: 650 362 1943