Articles tagged as augmented reality

Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Remote Maintenance in Industrial IoT
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Leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for Remote Maintenance in Industrial IoT

As industries increasingly adopt the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the need for real-time, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance solutions has never been greater. One of the most promising technologies for improving maintenance processes is Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). These immersive technologies offer unique capabilities that can transform how workers interact with machinery, […]

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Augmented Reality in IoT
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Augmented Reality in IoT

The use of augmented reality in IoT An interview with Ian Kanski, CTO of UrsaLeo The use of augmented reality (AR) in IoT and industrial applications is growing by leaps and bounds and has become tantamount in Industry 4.0 concepts. In fact, 28 percent of those surveyed in a recent PwC study reported that they […]

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Hot Trends and Insights on Digital Transformation
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Hot Trends and Insights on Digital Transformation

The events of 2020 accelerated digital transformation for industrial companies, particularly in bringing it to their front-line teams. The need to meet the challenges created by COVID-19 moved some organizations quickly from experimenting and dabbling in digital transformation to a full-throated and strategic commitment. So if 2020 was a wake-up call, it looks like 2021 […]

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IoT Trends for Industry 4.0 in 2021
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IoT Trends for Industry 4.0 in 2021

As we move into 2021 and out of a crazy year that brought the challenges of a pandemic and economic disruption worldwide, many of us are no doubt ready for a new year. With sights on how technology will transform the industrial landscape the following are some insights on how innovations in 5G, Augmented Reality, […]

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Leveraging Virtual Technology For Customer Service & Support
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Leveraging Virtual Technology For Customer Service & Support

Automation solutions and virtual technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are completely changing the way organizations and manufacturers are now interacting with customers. Much of this shift is to drive more efficiencies and enhance the overall customer experience. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and cases of the virus return in […]

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Using Augmented Field Procedures to Improve Worker Safety and Efficiency in the Energy Sector
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Using Augmented Field Procedures to Improve Worker Safety and Efficiency in the Energy Sector

Irrespective of industry or activity, when a human is performing a task, there is a possibility for error. There are numerous studies showing the impact of inadequate procedures towards human error, which led to severe incidents, significant downtime and overall operational losses. As companies begin to embrace digitalization via IIoT, a key challenge still remains: […]

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Asset Performance: The art of doing more with less
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Asset Performance: The art of doing more with less

Producing clean water and treating wastewater is a complex industrial process involving lots of different types of assets, for example pumps, sediment tanks, treatment units etc. Adding to the complexity is the fact that that these [units/assets] are often distributed over a wide area and are connected to the consumers through a large network infrastructure. […]

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The key role of AR in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 2
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The key role of AR in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 2

This post is the second of a 3-part series. Check back in next week for the conclusion of this series. In the first part of this series – The key role of Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 1 – we looked at the fundamental ideas behind what has been called “Industry 4.0” – […]

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The key role of Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 1
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The key role of Augmented Reality in Industry 4.0 for Manufacturing: Part 1

We are in the midst of a massive change in manufacturing – and how well companies embrace and adapt to it is crucial to their future. Over the last several years, industrial companies have been undertaking a number of initiatives to move themselves to a goal of what has been called “Industry 4.0” or “Factory […]

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Plug and play in manufacturing and industrial plants
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Plug and play in manufacturing and industrial plants

Contradictory to the common belief that technology necessary for Industry 4.0 is expensive, the Combine and Conquer report by Accenture found that combining technologies such as AR/VR, big data and machine learning can save large businesses an average of $ 78 000 per employee. Despite Industry 4.0 being far from a new concept, first being […]

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Augmented reality, IoT will transform manufacturing processes
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Augmented reality, IoT will transform manufacturing processes

Manufacturers are busy either exploring or deploying AR, IoT sensors, and other smart engineering technologies to gain a competitive advantage. Rapid prototyping, married with augmented reality technologies, is starting to help manufacturing companies significantly reduce the time it takes to bring their products to market. According to Alfred Pargfrieder, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise smart engineering consultant, […]

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Augmented Reality in the Transportation and Logistics Sector: Part 5
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Augmented Reality in the Transportation and Logistics Sector: Part 5

In this fifth and final part of our five-part Augmented Reality for Transportation and Logistics series, we’ll look at the kinds of interaction technologies that can help make an AR implementation successful. We’ll also explore the importance of getting and using the data you get from your AR solution to iterate and improve on the […]

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