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will help shape future projects .
Nonetheless , Microsoft could not provide all of these developments alone . With a number of commercial partners such as Vuforia , the company continually works in partnerships to develop new tools , products and platforms which will further support professionals within the AECO industry .
One such partnership is with Autodesk Fusion 360 , where Microsoft utilises Autodesk ’ s software to provide solutions and support collaboration between engineers and designers . A second partnership with Japan Airlines ( JAL ) has also supported the development of two programs which support engine mechanics and flight crew trainees who now utilise holograms within training operations , rather than undergoing operations manually . Furthermore , Microsoft has partnered with medical company Stryker regarding the development of medical facilities , such as operating rooms , with the use of embedded mixed reality technology . Bardeen explains that technology company Stryker will bring operating room designs into the future by utilising the