# Thames 3D Research
## Independent Research & Consultancy
This is the personal site for Ian Curington.
Ian is an R&D Consultant and pioneer in 3D spatial computing, with a distinguished career as a software entrepreneur and inventor. As the former CEO of PDF3D (now part of Apryse Software Inc.), Ian bridges the gap between complex computer graphics, high-performance computing, and intellectual property management. A recognized authority in 3D data standards, he serves as the UK representative to the ISO TC 171 SC2 Working Group 7 (via BSI), where he actively helps shape the ISO-14739 (PRC) 3D data structure standard. Today, Ian continues to push the boundaries of 3D PDF, CAD, and scientific visualization, translating intricate technical frameworks into high-impact visual solutions for global industries.
### Special interests:
* Computer Graphics, CGI
* 3D Interactive Documents
* 3D PDF Technologies and ISO Standards Specifications (PDF3D)
* PRC (Product Representation Compact) ISO-14739 format
* Scientific Data Visualization
* Geospatial, Computer-Aided-Engineering, Panoramic 360 images, Earth Science Software
* CAD, Meshes, Computational Geometry
* Photography, Computational methods
NoAI: Content on this website may not be used for, in the development of, or as inputs to generative or LLM AI systems.
