A common misconception of digital transformation for engineering is that technology will replace human workers. DX should empower and compliment human capital, not replace it. Look no further than the definition of Industry 5.0 — it is the relationship between man and machine and coined the term “cobots” — cooperation between humans and machines. In […]

To many people, Augmented Reality is still a futuristic pipe dream. However, for companies across the world, AR is becoming a critical piece of their strategy. Canada is no exception, as companies in industries as diverse as entertainment, manufacturing, and energy embraced the power of AR for training, service maintenance, and remote expert guidance. Want […]

It may be time to re-examine your current process for frontline worker training. You may think your process is working well, but just as auto manufacturers didn’t recognize the money lost to inefficiency until the assembly line made it obvious, you may not realize that outdated instruction methods are leading to errors and costing you […]

We are in the midst of a global digital transformation. Manufacturing organizations are looking for tools to digitally optimize operations. While there has been a huge focus on IoT and IIot in this industry – augmented reality (AR) is the next step in this transformation. However, since this technology is relatively new in this space, […]

Organizations looking to drive their digital transformations forward need tools that support industry 4.0. Augmented reality (AR) is the ideal solution. Using augmented reality for industry 4.0 makes it possible to: Improve the quality of field service Reduce overtime spend Create better documentation quickly Reduce waste, spoilage, and rework Sell faster Optimize employee onboarding Cut […]

“Silver Tsunami” is a common metaphor for the surge of retiring workers.  Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute expect, over the next decade, there will be a whopping 2.4 million manufacturing positions unfilled – leaving us with a serious manufacturing skills gap. The Problem: Manufacturing Skills Gap When these skilled workers retire, they exit with decades […]

Augmented reality (AR) is a component of many digital transformation and industry 4.0 strategies. However, many organizations don’t understand the larger business benefits that AR can bring to manufacturing. As AR becomes more ubiquitous, businesses need to be prepared to implement this new technology to stay competitive. Using AR for Manufacturing AR is just one […]