What Is MechLab? Features, Formats and System Support
MechLab is a 3D interactive training authoring platform from Beijing Zhongzi Technology for machinery operation, assembly instructions and after-sales maintenance. It lets technical teams turn existing 3D models into step animations, annotations, hotspots, interactive flows and assessment content.
What does MechLab do?
MechLab consists of an authoring editor and MechPlayer. The editor imports models, arranges scenes and builds courseware; MechPlayer loads and plays the finished courseware. A course can combine text, images, video, audio, 3D models, step animations, scene changes and assessment nodes.
| Capability | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Model import | FBX, GLB/GLTF and STEP, with the imported part hierarchy retained. |
| Animation and scenes | Keyframes, step animation, motion simulation, exploded views, sectioning, focus, lighting and camera settings. |
| Annotations and interaction | Hotspots, text, dimensions, physical quantities and spatial pointers that can be linked to course material. |
| Training assessment | Tool selection, questions, branches and scoring nodes for checking whether learners understand a procedure. |
| AI assistance | 58 built-in AI tools can assist with materials, annotations, hotspots and course content. |
Which systems and deployment modes are supported?
The current release supports Windows 7/10/11 and Kylin OS V10 ARM64. MechLab Editor and MechPlayer can run fully offline, which suits industrial sites that cannot connect to external services. Confirm the hardware, drivers and delivery environment for the actual build.
Which 3D model formats are supported?
MechLab supports FBX, GLB/GLTF and STEP. After import, users can adjust materials, colors, transparency and textures, and can hide, explode, section or focus parts. The actual model size and compression result depend on the model structure and compression settings.
How is a mechanical training course created?
A typical workflow starts by importing a CAD-exported 3D model and organizing its part hierarchy and materials. The author then uses keyframes, step animation, scenes and annotations to describe the procedure, adds assessment nodes, and exports the courseware for MechPlayer. The delivery time depends on model size, procedure count and content complexity.
Frequently asked questions
Which training scenarios is MechLab suited for?
It is suited to machinery operation training, assembly instructions, after-sales maintenance training, aerospace maintenance, construction machinery, rail transit, shipbuilding and vocational education. Plan the courseware around the equipment data and training objective.
Which operating systems does MechLab support?
The current release supports Windows 7/10/11 and Kylin OS V10 ARM64. Confirm hardware, drivers and delivery requirements for the actual build.
Can MechLab run fully offline?
MechLab Editor and MechPlayer can run fully offline. AI assistance can connect to local, intranet or cloud models; cloud use should be reviewed against the actual data-transfer scope.
Which 3D model formats does MechLab support?
FBX, GLB/GLTF and STEP are supported and can be used for animation, annotations, hotspots, step flows and assessment content.
Learn more about MechLab
If you are planning operation, assembly or maintenance training, start with the MechLab product homepage for the editor, player and trial workflow. You can also review the privacy policy.