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Shaping tomorrow: How augmented reality transforms automation solution design

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10 September 2024 | PPS A/S

In the fast-paced business world of today, staying ahead also means embracing innovative technologies. One such technology is Augmented Reality (AR). AR is a game-changer, reshaping the design process of automation solutions for companies across industries.

Read on to explore the broad-reaching impact of AR on the design phase and we will share how you not only get a better solution but also shorten the time from idea to delivered solution.

The power of AR in automation solution design.
The journey towards efficiency and precision in production takes a leap forward with Augmented Reality. Imagine visualizing a proposed automation solution not on paper or screen but in your own production environment. This takes out much of the complexity of an automation solution and removes the risk of it not fitting in your production environment. On top of that, it saves costs, physical waste, and time.

When implementing AR in the design process, these are the advantages you get:

* Enhanced visualization:
AR allows stakeholders to see a virtual representation of the automation solution – or prototype – within the actual production space. This fosters a deeper understanding of the design’s complexities, ensuring alignment with all stakeholders and specific production requirements.
* Real-time adjustments:
Unlike traditional design processes that involve back-and-forth communication, AR enables instant modifications. Thus, stakeholders can visualize adjustments in real time, ensuring the final design meets their exact specifications.
* Collaborative synergy:
AR enables efficient collaboration among team members. By providing a shared virtual space where team members can simultaneously view and interact with the proposed solution, companies can expedite decision-making processes. This reduces delays and enhances teamwork.
* Accelerated time-to-solution:
AR significantly shortens the time from idea conception to a finalized automation solution. The ability to swiftly iterate and visualize in real-time accelerates the design process, ensuring a shortened time from concept to reality.
* Economical & sustainable prototyping:
By using a fully digital tool, such as AR, to visualize the solution you can skip the step of building a prototype. This can save a large amount of cost, not to mention physical waste.

Augmented Reality can be implemented across industries.
AR is bridging the gap between conceptualization and implementation. Experiencing a proposed solution in the actual production environment and witnessing it come to life before a single machine is installed, transforms the design process from abstract to tangible.

Companies across industries can use AR to redefine their automation solution design, promoting precision, efficiency, and a seamless transition from concept to reality.

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