DrupalCon Los Angeles 2015: Drupal in 3D: Leveraging WebGL and X3DOM

This talk explores the capabilities of WebGL-based applications across various devices, focusing on the open-source X3DOM framework that enables the display of X3D content without the need for additional downloads or plug-ins. The speaker discusses collaborations with the National Institutes of Health, Daly Realism, and the Web3D Consortium to develop a Drupal module for the NIH 3D Print Exchange, which facilitates interactive 3D graphics display. The session also covers the transformation of Drupal from a content management system to a content generation system, detailing how developers can generate X3D files from various digital 3D formats. Additionally, the talk emphasizes the significance of 3D visualization for user engagement and education, along with the promotion of web standards.