Online Retailer Becomes First E-Commerce Company to Offer Access to
Over 10,000 3D Models of Home Products
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), one of the world’s largest online destinations
for home furnishings and décor, today announced the launch of its
first-party 3D Model API. Developed by Wayfair Next, the company’s
in-house research and development team, the platform enables access to
more than 10,000 3D furniture and décor models, allowing developers to
integrate more realistic content into their applications. The
announcement marks the first API launch for Wayfair since the company
was founded in 2002.
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“Technology innovation is deeply engrained in Wayfair’s culture,” said
Steve Conine, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair. “Through our team’s
dedicated efforts to expand our 3D model library to encompass thousands
of products, we now have one of the largest 3D selections of any home
décor company. We are excited to be first to market with our world-class
3D model API for home furnishings, and look forward to seeing future
developments that stretch beyond the home space.”
Leveraging technology developed in house, Wayfair has built an extensive
3D model library to fuel its ongoing innovation in photographic
rendering, virtual and augmented reality. WayfairView
and Patio
Playground, launched in June and August of this year, utilize
Wayfair’s 3D models to create an elevated shopping experience for their
consumers.
“At Wayfair, we never stop innovating as we continue to transform the
way people shop for their homes,” added Steve Conine. “With the launch
of our 3D model API, we are enabling people to visualize furnishings and
décor in their homes in a way that was never possible before. Whether
harnessing the technology to help real estate developers better envision
the interior design of a new building, or for a video game integration
to add an extra level of authenticity to the player experience, we are
excited to explore what’s next with our API launch.”
To gain access to the API, interested developers should contact Wayfair
at Next3dApi@wayfair.com.
Once approved, they will be given an individual key to unlock access to
the API.
About Wayfair
Wayfair Inc.
offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor across all
styles and price points. The Wayfair family of brands includes:
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Wayfair,
an online destination for all things home
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Joss
& Main, where beautiful furniture and finds meet irresistible
savings
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AllModern,
a go-to online source making modern design more accessible
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DwellStudio,
a design house with a decidedly modern vibe
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Birch
Lane, a collection of classic furnishings and timeless home décor
Wayfair is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations
throughout North America and Europe.
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