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Incari Studio 2023.2: Revolutionizing HMI Development with Enhanced Performance and Visuals

The latest release of Incari Studio, version 2023.2, introduces groundbreaking Incari Studio 2023.2 HMI Development advancements. This update substantially improves performance optimization, resulting in faster loading times and a smoother experience. Additionally, the enriched visual capabilities introduced in this release set a new standard in HMI design.

For designers and developers aiming to craft immersive and interactive experiences, Incari Studio 2023.2 is nothing short of a game-changer. It combines efficiency with a heightened level of creativity, enabling the creation of complex designs with greater ease and sophistication. This release is a testament to Incari Studio’s commitment to advancing the field of HMI development by providing cutting-edge tools that meet the evolving needs of modern designers and developers.

Elevating Incari Studio 2023.2’S visual capabilities in HMI Development 

Incari Studio 2023.2: Unleashing unlimited visual creativity with ShaderToy Integration

Integrating ShaderToy into Incari Studio marks a key enhancement in visual design capabilities for HMI projects. By tapping into the vast repository of custom shaders from ShaderToy, a renowned platform specializing in OpenGL Shading Language, Incari Studio dramatically expands the horizon for creating visually stunning and unique design elements.

This integration is more than an addition; it’s a leap into unlimited creative visuals. With access to ShaderToy’s extensive library of shaders, designers, and developers working in Incari Studio, they can bring unparalleled visual sophistication and uniqueness to their HMI projects. Whether it’s creating intricate visual effects, dynamic backgrounds, or eye-catching animations, the possibilities are now virtually limitless.

The ShaderToy integration underscores Incari Studio’s commitment to empowering creators with advanced tools and technologies, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual design for HMI development.

 

Optimizing performance: Asynchronous scene loading and asset management

It’s all about performance: Asynchronous scene Loading

One of Incari Studio 2023.2 HMI development advancements introduces synchronous scene loading, which optimizes memory and GPU usage. It intelligently loads only the essential scenes based on user interaction, ensuring a responsive and fluid experience in HMI projects. This feature exemplifies Incari Studio’s dedication to delivering high-performance design tools.

Optimize your workflow with Incari Studio’s advanced Asset Database

Incari Studio’s latest feature, the Asset Database, streamlines asset management. This tool simplifies asset management by allowing you to import assets into Incari Studio once. These assets are then saved in an optimized format, significantly boosting the efficiency of your projects. This innovative feature isn’t just about saving time on imports; it changes the entire design process. The Asset Database speeds up your workflow and intelligently manages your assets. It automatically identifies and removes unused assets, ensuring your workspace is clutter-free and focused on efficiency.

Moreover, the upgraded settings while importing meshes and textures further enhance this tool. You can now optimize each import according to your project’s specific needs. Adjust settings like compression levels and color profiles on textures right during the import process, tailoring each asset to fit seamlessly into your design. With these improvements, Incari Studio’s Asset Database stands out as a robust solution for efficient and effective asset management, allowing designers and developers to focus more on creativity and less on the intricacies of asset handling.

Broadening horizons with enhanced WebSocket and Bluetooth connectivity

Incari Studio continues to expand its capabilities with each new release, and the 2023.2 version is no exception, particularly in improving its Communication Protocol library. This latest update reinforces the studio’s support for crucial protocols like WebSocket and Bluetooth, opening up new avenues for dynamic HMI designs.

WebSocket support: optimizing real-time communication

The integration of WebSocket in Incari Studio is a significant stride forward. This support enables efficient, real-time, two-way communication, which is vital for creating dynamic and responsive HMI designs. WebSocket ensures a stable and continuous connection, allowing instantaneous data exchange and interactions, crucial for modern, real-time application requirements.

Bluetooth: Expanding interactive capabilities

Introducing Bluetooth support in this release is a leap into new interactive possibilities. Current functionalities include pairing on Windows and Linux platforms, call history retrieval, and audio streaming on specific platforms. It’s important to note that this feature is currently in its beta phase due to the limited range of Bluetooth protocols supported at this stage. However, future releases of Incari Studio plan to significantly expand these capabilities, further enhancing the studio’s interactive potential.

These advancements in connectivity, with WebSocket and Bluetooth, are a testament to Incari Studio’s commitment to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge tools for HMI development. Incari Studio ensures that designers and developers have the best resources to create innovative, interactive, and highly responsive HMI designs by continuously evolving and incorporating these vital communication protocols.

Revolutionizing 2D Animation in Incari Studio

We are introducing robust 2D animation support. Previously, animation in Incari was limited to 3D scenes. Now, Incari Studio empowers designers to animate 2D objects with the same ease and flexibility as 3D objects. Users can create intricate animation curves by dragging 2D objects into the Animation Editor, bringing their designs to life. This enhancement simplifies the animation process and opens new avenues for creativity in 2D HMI design, ensuring dynamic, engaging user interfaces.

Embracing the Future of HMI Development with Incari Studio

The 2023.2 release of Incari Studio represents our unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of HMI development. These new features expand the toolkit for designers and developers and enrich the entire creative process in HMI design.

Experience the advanced capabilities of Incari Studio with our free 30-day trial. Our team is ready to demonstrate how these latest features can transform your HMI projects. Stay tuned for more information on the eagerly awaited Texture/Mesh Importer, further solidifying Incari Studio’s position as a leader in HMI development tools.

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Meet Niklas Spiegel: Pioneering finance at Incari

At Incari, we take immense pride in the diversity and talent of our team, and today, we're thrilled to introduce you to Niklas Spiegel, our Finance Director. With an impressive journey from the heart of Germany to the bustling startup scene in Berlin, Niklas brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering drive for innovation to our growing company.

Hi Niklas, what can you tell us about your background and what brought you to Berlin?

I’m Niklas, originally from Gerlingen, Germany. After high school, I got my bachelor’s degree at the University of Hohenheim. Afterward, I pursued a Master’s in Banking and Finance at St. Gallen in Switzerland, with a stint at the MBA program in Austin, Texas, to gain a global perspective. My journey to Berlin started when I joined the startup “sennder”. At sennder, I had the chance to be a part of the unicorn journey, growing from 50 to over 1,000 employees. I was responsible for M&A and funding. After my journey at sennder, I co-founded a healthcare startup to improve access to medication. Later, I became the CFO of a subsidiary of ShopApotheke, and in September of this year, I found myself at Incari.

Now that we better understand your background, could you shed some light on your role at Incari?

Now, at Incari, I’m the Finance Director, responsible for overseeing all finance activities. Internally, I’m focused on building efficient finance operations, ensuring accurate financial records, budgeting, and forecasting. I’m also working on establishing robust internal reporting and controlling systems to guide Incari’s growth in the right direction. Externally, I’m dedicated to securing financing with investors and banks while providing regular updates to our board of directors.

What aspect of working at Incari excites you the most?

I’m thrilled to work alongside such intelligent and ambitious people at Incari. I’m eager to unlock the commercial potential of our unique products and drive significant growth. With an eye on the future, I aim to contribute to Incari’s journey towards becoming a European tech giant.

Thank you, Niklas! Could you share an interesting personal story? You mentioned that you founded your own company before. Can you share more about that?

Of course, I founded my venture, Kurando in October 2021. When it was announced that Germany would introduce e-prescriptions, our vision for this development became Kurando. Our vision was to digitize the prescription process for chronic patients. With €3 million in funding and a team of 40, we launched in seven cities and made significant strides in the healthcare industry. It was an incredible journey where I was pushed to my limits and learned much. Founding your own company is an experience like no other.

At Incari, we cherish diversity, passion, and innovation. Niklas Spiegel’s addition to our team exemplifies our commitment to excellence. Are you looking to join Incari in our mission to forge a path toward a brighter, more innovative future? Check out all open positions here and follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates.

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Retrofit Renaissance: R-FIT, Design 1880, and Incari forge a new future of vintage vehicles

We are witnessing a rekindling love for classic cars as the surge in retrofitting, primarily focused on electrification, gains momentum. Embracing this wave are R-FIT, Design 1880, and Incari, collaborating to redefine the experience of iconic vintage vehicles. Steering their sights on enhancing the user experience, they are co-developing a state-of-the-art dashboard to modernize iconic cars like the Citroën 2CV, MEHARI and the FIAT 500.

Berlin, Germany – November 1st, 2023

The restomod trend of rejuvenating vintage vehicles with modern technology is now the talk of the town. Design 1880, championing this movement, is passionately modernizing usage standards. Connected to the emerging modes of mobility, including retrofit initiatives strongly supported by the French government, the company has brilliantly crafted the design for R-FIT’s new digital meters.

With Incari spearheading the technological aspect of this venture, they are translating the HMI system from a conceptual state to a tangible reality. By replacing the traditional analog speedometer with a digital screen, the firm ensures drivers are continually equipped with relevant information to optimize their driving experience.

The Epoqu’Auto Salon in Lyon, a convention for vintage automobile enthusiasts, will be the grand stage for this groundbreaking digital meter. Seamlessly integrated into the dashboard, this innovation bestows a contemporary, tech-savvy touch to the vehicles. Retrofit and restomod are set to enchant and astonish all aficionados seeking sustainable mobility. From November 10th to 12th, you can discover more about the shared initiative at Stand O13, Hall 4.

The alliance of R-FIT, Design 1880, and Incari signals a new era in the automobile domain. It is not just a shift towards the future but a blend of the past and the present, promising an unmatched driving experience for all.

 

About R-Fit

R-FIT is an initiative by the MCC AUTOMOTIVE association. Their approved retrofit kits convert classic cars into eco-friendly, emission-free wonders. Rediscover iconic vehicles with sustainable mobility.

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About Design 1880

Design1880 specializes in retrofitting classic cars to electric ones, preserving their iconic look while embracing eco-friendly technology. We prioritize local French suppliers to minimize environmental impact and champion job creation. Central to our ethos is a seamless user experience, integrating modern tech while honoring vintage aesthetics for a retro-modern blend.

About Incari

Incari is a global tech company transforming the HMI sector. Our advanced platform streamlines HMI creation, facilitating quick and cost-effective collaboration between designers and engineers. With a focus on 3D and low-code, we make tech development easier and our AI aims to connect stochastic evaluation with discrete computation.

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Incari at the Intuitive Vehicles Summit 2023: A Leap Forward in HMI Design

Earlier this week, Incari partook in the Intuitive Vehicles UX Summit 2023 hosted by RedCabin at Motorworld, Stuttgart. The event was a convergence of the brightest minds and innovators in the industry. Incari showcased its development platform capabilities through project AI-FusionX, drawing immense interest and accolades.

A compelling summit experience

The Intuitive Vehicles Summit 2023 offered participants a unique platform to dive deep into the future of automotive interior concepts, multimodal interfaces, HUDs, AR, simulation tools, and more. With presentations, panel discussions, and work groups filling the schedule, the summit provided a holistic view of emerging trends and challenges in the industry.

Unveiling AI-FusionX

At Intuitive Vehicles Summit 2023 Incari showcased AI-FusionX, a collaborative masterpiece between L2Concept, Factory Unit, Incari, and Dynaudio. This project perfectly demonstrates the power, capabilities, and opportunities offered by the Incari Studio platform. It is a testament to innovation, seamlessly merging advanced designs, technical capabilities, and premium audio systems to deliver an immersive experience that redefines the future of HMI design. The project integrates advanced seat controls, innovative illumination systems, cutting-edge display units, and crystal-clear audio, providing an intuitive and engaging user interaction like never before. AI-FusionX exemplifies the future of HMI and sets new benchmarks for intuitive controls, immersive visuals, and audio quality in user experiences.

Insights and collaborative thinking

This year’s summit highlighted the importance of navigating uncertainties in our fast-evolving industry. Insightful talks addressed the challenges and opportunities presented by planning in an innovation-disrupted, technology-driven landscape with a focus on safety and sustainability. Emphasizing empathy in design, speakers advocated for creating user-centric solutions that foster emotional connections and enhance the human experience. The discussion also delved into the future of hybrid vehicles and spaces, emphasizing the need for innovative, intuitive, and user-friendly interfaces in these evolving environments.

The Intuitive Vehicles Summit 2023 was a great stage that brought to light the groundbreaking work being done in the realm of HMI and UX for vehicles. AI-FusionX, with its innovative approach and cutting-edge technology, was at the forefront, impressing attendees and setting a precedent for future developments in the industry.

For a deeper dive into the capabilities and potential of AI-FusionX and the Incari Studio platform, contact our sales team here or stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter for the latest updates and breakthroughs in HMI technology.

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Celebrating Malte Decker’s two years at Incari

The Human-Machine Interface is the backbone of a good user experience. Bridging the gap between humans and machines, systems, or devices through an effective HMI ensures smooth interactions. With Incari Studio, the creation of this seamless experience has been simplified, courtesy of its visual coding capabilities, 3D first approach, and steep learning curve. But post-development, the pivotal step is choosing the right player to bring your HMI designs to life.

Introducing Malte: A creative force at Incari

I grew up in Oldenburg, Germany; after starting an apprenticeship as a photographer, my curiosity led me to the University of Berlin HTW, where I pursued my interest in game design. During my studies, we did a lot of small group projects which actually led to a full game which you can find on Steam today. LIT – Bend the light. This and other games we designed helped me learn quite a broad set of skills such as programming, project management, presentations, and pitching skills.

Joining the Incari Family from art to innovation

In 2021, I found Incari and I was drawn in by their vision of human-centric technology. I began as a 3D artist, working on projects for companies such as Porsche and delving into aviation UI and 3D marketing content. However, as time went on, my role evolved.

After about half a year I moved to the technical side of things and became a Technical Artist. Management recognized my drive to grow, and provided an opportunity for me to transition into a more dynamic role focused on internal project realization, research, and development.

Contributing to the Future: My Impact at Incari

One of the most rewarding aspects of my journey has been the trust and opportunities I’ve been given at Incari. I’ve been able to initiate projects, take on responsibilities, and challenge myself in new ways. From working on demonstrator projects to driving initiatives that enhance user experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand how Incari’s values of innovation, thoughtfulness, and open-mindedness come to life.

A Culture of Innovation: Incari’s Unique Environment

Incari’s work culture is unlike any other I’ve experienced. It’s a startup-like atmosphere where open communication and collaboration thrive. One of the most remarkable aspects is our unity and how genuinely nice everyone is. This reflects the mutual respect and friendship that define our interactions. With a young and vibrant team, we’re united by a common vision to drive progress.

Advice for new employees

My advice to new members is simple: Be yourself. At Incari, individuality is celebrated, and you won’t need to fit a mold. The path involves embracing your unique perspective and contributing to the innovative spirit that defines our company.

Are you a tech enthusiast driven by innovation and eager to challenge conventions? Join us at Incari and be part of a transformative team that’s shaping tomorrow’s technology landscape. Explore our open positions here.

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Incari Hackathon 2023: Pioneering the next surge of map and navigation software solutions 🌍📍

Incari Studio 2023.1’s release has given all of us at Incari a big wave of inspiration. In line with our ethos of fostering innovation and championing creativity, we organized the Incari Hackathon. This year's theme? Revolutionizing map and navigation software.

The Challenge

In a rapidly urbanizing world with increasing global travel and demand for real-time data, powerful navigation tools are more essential than ever. Our teams were tasked with merging their collective expertise to engineer a comprehensive turn-by-turn navigation application complete with a driving simulation function.

  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation App: This should not just direct users but truly guide them, featuring real-time updates, precise ETA predictions, and an intuitive GUI to elevate the user experience.
  • Drive Simulation Tool: More than basic navigation, users should be able to virtually drive from one location to another, encompassing functionalities like dynamic map resizing, zoom capabilities, and fluid route centering as navigation commences.

Food for thought

Spanning two days, the hackathon wasn’t just about coding. We ensured our teams were fueled with wholesome breakfasts, endless coffee, drinks, and yes, the classic hacker food: pizza. Each unit, driven by the potent features of Incari Studio 2023.1, channeled their vision to reality. Let’s spotlight our teams.

Team A

Introducing Team A – Jan (Software Developer), Jeremy (Senior AI Developer), Janine (Low Level team lead), and Stan (Software Developer). This team harnessed the Kanban methodology using Trello, ensuring efficiency through hourly check-ins and collaboration tools like MS Teams and Gitlab. They faced hurdles, notably the challenging MapLibre library and their unfamiliarity with navigation systems. However, their teamwork and adaptability shone through, underscoring the hackathon’s rapid learning and collaboration potential. Their experience also highlighted a need for better C++ open-source documentation.

Team B

Team B stood out with its collaborative approach. This team consisted of Maxim (Technical Artist), Vitali (core development Team Lead), Philipp (Software Developer), and Ralf (Software Developer)). As their team was combined out of experts from diverse departments, the team efficiently distributed tasks: rendering, logic, external services, and design. Leveraging Incari’s drag-and-drop interface and real-time prototyping, they integrated third-party services like MapLibre Native, Geoapify, and MapTiler into their UI design. Especially notable was their integration of customizable map styles, properties, and routing functions via Incari Logic. Maxim led the design front, crafting the visual elements in Figma before importing them into Incari Studio. Although it was challenging to realize their ambitious vision within the hackathon’s timeframe, Team B’s strategic workflow enabled them to successfully merge every element by day two.

Team C

Embarking on the Incari Hackathon, Team C adopted an exploratory approach, with each member initially attempting to navigate the intricacies of the MapLibre repo individually. Peter (Graphics Development Team Lead), Robert (Software Developer), Konstantin (Software Developer), and Zvonimir (Software Developer) made up team C. While the absence of a defined concept and an orchestrator for planning posed challenges, their decision to solely use RenderEngine streamlined their focus. Despite grappling with the team’s unfamiliarity with MapLibre and the ambitious two-day timeframe, they innovatively employed Skia for path drawing, diverging from MapLibre. Their journey, marked by camaraderie and learning, culminated in a foundational working project. Reflecting, the team emphasized the merit of pre-hackathon planning and task parallelization. Their forward vision includes enhanced 2D scene features and deeper integration with Incari tools. Their Skia technique and screen-to-geo coordinate conversions are valuable assets to their hackathon results.

Crowning the Champions

Around 4 pm on Friday, everyone had to close their laptops and join the rest of the Incari team in the kitchen for the final presentations. After long deliberation by our carefully selected jury, we had a winner. Congratulations to team B for winning the Incari 2023 summer hackathon! We are incredibly proud of the final projects that the three teams managed to complete.

 

The Incari 2023 Hackathon stands as a testament to our culture of collaboration, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re a testament to the idea that unity breeds possibility. Interested in being a part of our journey? Discover our open positions.

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How Incari Studio 2023.1 can empower seamless connectivity for your projects

In the era of digital transformation and the Internet of Things, communication protocols have risen in importance as the base of seamless data exchange and integration in industrial applications and IoT systems. They set the stage for clear, structured data exchanges by defining the communication rules, syntax, and semantics.

HMI development platforms, such as Incari Studio, need to support a range of communication protocols to allow the interface to interact effectively with the underlying systems it is controlling or monitoring. There are various ways that industries and interfaces use these protocols, such as:

  • Industrial protocols: Commonly used to interface with industrial equipment and control systems.
  • Networking protocols: Facilitate communication between devices over a network.
  • Serial communication protocols: Enabling short-distance and low-speed communication between devices.
  • Wireless protocols: These connect devices and allow for transmission without the need for physical cables.

Incari Studio’s extended set of communication protocols

Our protocols ensure smooth communication between your project and various external devices and systems. Whether your use case lies in web communication, IoT applications, embedded systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, or real-time server-client interaction, Incari Studio’s extended set of Communication Protocols have you covered:

UDP: The User Datagram Protocol operates at the transport layer of the Internet Protocol (IP) suite, allowing quick and efficient communication between hosts on the IP network.

TCP: The Transmission Control Protocol forms the backbone of internet communication, facilitating reliable, ordered, and error-checked data transmission.

HTTP/S: Hypertext Transfer Protocol is the basis for any data exchange on the Web, serving as a bridge between web servers and clients.

MQTT: The Message Queuing Telemetry Transport is instrumental in IoT applications, providing a lightweight method of communicating between devices.

CAN: Controller Area Networks is an efficient protocol for real-time communication in embedded systems, connecting various devices seamlessly.

MAVLink: Micro Air Vehicle Link is a protocol specifically developed for communication between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground control systems (GCSs).

Serial: This versatile protocol enables connection to serial devices like a GPS through USB or serial ports, expanding the range of possible integrations.

Socket.IO : The popular JavaScript library Socket.IO enables real-time bidirectional communication between servers and web clients, essential for interactive applications.

Our enhanced range of protocols simplifies and expands the possibilities of integration and data exchange, aligning with our mission to streamline software and HMI development. Incari Studio’s user-friendly, node-based, no-coding platform is designed to cater to the evolving needs of B2B SaaS clients. With our extended communication protocols, we are better equipped to support your project’s specific needs and ensure smooth operation.

To explore more about incorporating these communication protocols in your projects, visit our documentation page. Experience how Incari Studio can help you to revolutionize your HMI development processes, here. For more information on the latest release, visit our Incari Studio 2023.1 release page.

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Incari introduces Incari Inna: Unleashing the potential of AI-powered user interfaces and software

Dive into the dynamic, transformative universe of AI-empowered software and Human Machine Interface development with Incari Inna. Incari's upcoming tool promises to reshape your journey from conceptualization to creation, enabling you to build intricate, intuitive software applications and interfaces rapidly and effortlessly.

Imagine, generate, and adapt with Incari Inna

At the heart of Incari Inna’s power lies a three-fold process: Imagine, Generate, and Adapt. These pillars fuel the unique adaptability of our solution, which can seamlessly adjust to any screen, resolution, or device, ensuring an optimal user experience.

  • Imagine – Powering Your Creativity
    Imagine forms the bedrock of your user interface design journey with Incari Inna. It provides you with an expansive, open canvas and robust tools to bring your unique ideas to the fore. Envisage your ultimate software product, detailing your preferred aesthetics, functionalities, and overall user experience.
  • Generate – Bridging Ideas and Reality
    Next comes Generate, your toolset to convert vision into reality. Leveraging the power of AI, Incari Inna constructs the requisite logic and graphics to materialize your user interface concepts. It’s a refined software development approach that fosters innovation while delivering precise programming.
  • Adapt: Achieving Interface Versatility
    Adapt ensures the smooth evolution of your user interface to align with your changing requirements. Beyond just being responsive, Incari Inna intuitively adjusts to any screen, size, and resolution, delivering a user experience that consistently adapts and improves.

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Redefining HMI development: Discover the power of Incari Studio 2023.1

Berlin, 3 July 2023 – Incari, the innovative technology and software company headquartered in Berlin, is excited to announce the launch of the latest version of its advanced application development platform - Incari Studio 2023.1.

Experience enhanced creativity and efficiency in Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) development with the newest release, Incari Studio 2023.1. This comprehensive authoring tool emphasizes optimized performance, lean integration, and improved workflow management, aiming to democratize the HMI development process.

Designed with an emphasis on lean integration, boosted performance, and efficient workflow management, Incari Studio 2023.1 promises to deliver superior performance, enhanced efficiency and amplified creativity for all users. Explore an abundance of new features, enhancements, and extensions including:

  • 2D prefabs
  • Optimized Lottie support
  • Customizable logic nodes
  • Advanced API and plugin integrations

Speed up your HMI development process with Incari Studio 2023.1. Our platform offers an agile-friendly workflow and modular architecture, promoting effective collaboration among designers, developers, and suppliers. With Incari Studio, no need to navigate through multiple platforms – we provide a comprehensive set of tools and processes in one place, making project management effortless and creativity unbounded.

 

Incari GmbH

Incari is a Berlin-based global technology and software company. Their state-of-the-art no-code development platform eliminates the need for extensive coding expertise and creates a low barrier entry level. Incari Studio enables seamless integration across all departments, from design to engineering. Its intuitive user interface and steep learning curve allow users to start implementing projects within days. The development time can be reduced by up to 70%, leading to significant resource reduction and optimized productivity. Selected as one of the initial 50 start-ups shaping the digital future of Europe by Emmanuel Macron as part of Scale-up Europe, Incari is revolutionizing the Human Machine Interface.

 

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Prioritizing the user experience through performance optimization with Incari Studio 2023.1

Efficiency, speed, and simplicity. Incari 2023.1 streamlines the development process to eliminate redundancy and maximize productivity. With a lean workflow approach, this release promises to transform the way developers and designers work.

With this release, we have restructured various core features to improve performance and functionality as well as optimized our render engine. These changes enhance collaboration and communication, allowing developers and designers to create products with faster loading times, smoother animations, and more responsive user interfaces. Additionally, these changes enable more complex and data-intensive projects to be created without compromising on performance.

Core stability improvements

Incari’s fundamental features and capabilities are essential to the operation of our development platform. These functionalities provide the foundation upon which developers can build and create their HMI solutions. These building blocks need to be reliable and intuitive to navigate. Here are some of the changes and optimizations we have implemented in Incari Studio 2023.1 for a better user experience:

  • Material efficiency improvements for faster and greater accuracy of scene renderings.
  • Improved project loading time for the player profile and the logic editor.
  • New target support for arm 32 and arm 64.
  • Undo and redo functionality added to the Logic editor and Attribute manager.
  • General application stability for a better user experience.
  • Messages in Incari console are now linked for easier and faster actions.

 

Single-threaded vs. Multi-threaded applications

We are continuously refining our systems for performance and user experience. To this end, we’ve recently added a single-threaded mode to our formerly multi-threaded exclusive operation. In single-threading, one thread of execution is processed at a time, bringing simplicity and predictability, albeit at the cost of occasional application pauses. For instance, when loading a file, the entire application focuses on this operation, momentarily freezing other functions. On the other hand, multi-threading allows simultaneous execution of multiple tasks. This parallel processing keeps the application responsive and swift, especially with complex and resource-intensive tasks. The integration of both modes in Incari Studio is our response to the diverse needs of our users, allowing them to choose the operation mode that best fits their project requirements and computational constraints.

Render Engine

The render engine is responsible for generating realistic images or animations from 3D models or scenes. During the rendering process the interactions of light, shadows, textures, and other aspects of the scene are calculated to produce a final image. A strong, stable, and steadfast render engine is key for any visual production. Key elements like compatibility, customizations, and performance need to continuously be enhanced for the best possible results. Here is what we have implemented with Incari Studio 2023.1:

  • Extended compatibility for OpenGL ES 3.0: OpenGL ES 3.0 is the graphics rendering API optimized for smaller devices with limited processing power and memory. It supports 3D textures and texture arrays, advanced shading techniques, and has improved blending and anti-aliasing capabilities.
  • Render-to-texture: This graphic rendering technology allows you to render your 3D and 2D scenes to a texture, essentially creating an image. You can place this texture in another scene as a texture map for other objects or combine it with other textures to create more complex effects.
  • KTX support: KTX formatting support allows for faster loading times and optimized memory usage. This OpenGL and Open GL ES container format for textures provide efficient compression and streaming of textures.
  • Time-based playback: This enhancement is specific to Lottie. The playback method is no longer frame-based but time-based. This gives you more precise control over the animation timing and allows for smoother playbacks.

A new look for Incari

For a more intuitive workflow, Incari has undergone a variety of UX and UI improvements. With the release of Incari Studio 2023.1, we are also introducing new Incari branding elements such as new icons, design elements, and logos. In the workspace, the gizmos for both 2D and 3D have a new look and feel for easier and more instinctive usage. Gizmos are tools used to help developers and artists visualize and manipulate objects in a scene.

Take your HMI project to the next level with Incari Studio 2022.2 and try it out for free with our 30-day trial. If you are interested in our enterprise plan, don’t hesitate to contact our sales team for more information. Start creating with Incari today!

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