2025 Showreel
2025
Launch of BlocHub
2024
We successfully launched blocHub, our latest SaaS solution for engineers, at this year’s Advanced Engineering UK event!
Envisioning the Future of Blue Abyss
2024
Bloc visualised Blue Abyss Ohio, set to become the world’s largest and deepest R&D pool, which will revolutionise astronaut training, submersibles, and life science research.
Opening the EM IoT as a Lead Industrial Partner
2024
As a lead industrial partner in the East Midlands Institute of Technology (EM IoT), Bloc is driving student engagement and industry integration.
Invited to NASA
2023
Bloc’s co-directors were invited to showcase their capabilities at NASA Glenn Research Center, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion.
The Birth of Bloc Digital Inc
2023
Bloc Digital Inc., Bloc’s US business, was established, making Bloc an international company and opening new avenues for collaboration with American businesses.
JCB’s First UK Factory of the Future Digital Twin
2023
Chosen to support JCB in creating their first Industry 4.0 ‘Factory of the Future', we harnessed our digital twin and data visualisation capabilities to digitally transform their production.
Product Marketing Meets a Whole New World
2023
A bold animation brings imagination to life. Our cinematic animation for Rolls-Royce goes bold with incredible beasts, dramatic environments, and photorealistic 3D visuals focusing on the Orpheus.
2022 SHOWREEL
New Kid on the Bloc
2022
Bloc launched a new website, rebranded, expanded into new markets, and made big plans for the future.
The Impacts of Visual Effects (VFX)
2022
Bloc made strides in VFX, collaborating with Urban Canyons to recreate the Chinese Warrior Queen, Fu Hao, for a globally broadcast historical drama-documentary.
2021 Animation Showreel
Innovate-tive Research Partnerships
2021
Collaborating with Quaker-Houghton, Kugel Rotary Services, NAMRC, and the University of Brighton, Bloc contributed to the Innovate UK-funded UltraMQL partnership, integrating digital twinning and Industrial IoT data visualisation.
All Eyes on Animation
2021
Bloc's Media studio secured major projects, with work showcased on national and international platforms such as BBC Panorama and 3Sat.
Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 in 3D
2021
3D animation of Rolls-Royce’s new Pearl 700 engine, created by Bloc Digital using 3ds Max and Adobe After Effects.
Big Bloc Move
2020
To accommodate growth and strengthen R&D ties with the University of Derby, Bloc moved into the Enterprise Centre, its current headquarters.
Reaching for the Stars
2020
Bloc entered the space sector, establishing a presence at Space Park Leicester.
Products Powered by Bloc
2020
Bloc launched its interactive virtual 3D environment platform, virtURL ® | Powered by Bloc, creating platforms for clients like General Dynamics, Marshall, and Rolls-Royce.
Movement into Media Markets
2020
Expanding its horizons, Bloc developed a dedicated studio for media content production, catering to TV, broadcast, heritage, arts, and culture audiences.
Big Bloc Birthday
2020
Bloc celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of dedication and organic growth.
Decade of new realities: 2020 and beyond
FOCUS FOR THE DECADE: Evolving the Bloc ethos by providing support, dedication, and commitment to the development and democratisation of immersive technologies.
