Augmented reality technology applications in the manufacturing industry (Part 2)

Besides the field of measurement, quality management processes (QA) currently show a lot of room to develop the potential of AR technology.

3. Quality management

SlashGear says it has run a pilot program at a Porsche assembly plant in Leizpig, Germany. The company’s program allows workers to use augmented reality technology as a tool in product quality management.

The original idea was that a quality control specialist would take pictures of each assembly and then compare those images with those of the company’s suppliers using AR equipment. The unique characteristics of each part will be highlighted and through that, a technician will quickly detect product defects.

4. Automation

With the manufacturing industry moving toward automation is inevitable, people may wonder if augmented reality and automation can compete with each other. Why improve worker’s capabilities while replacing them with robots?

When asked whether AR will compete or will cooperate with automation, a representative for DAQRI (helmet maker DAQRI) said: “DAQRI Smart Helmet works with automation because it uses regulation The program is basic and has been designed to integrate with DCSs, PLCs, SCADAs, Histograms, CMMSs and ERPs, making information that was previously restricted to the control room immediately visible on the helmet. smart anywhere in the factory”.

On software, Eldritch has a different perspective:

“I think AR will compete with automation, but in a good way. Many companies that work with us worry that by improving the efficiency of our workers, we will take their jobs away. But what augmented reality technology does is allow you to leverage awareness of your surroundings through the Internet of Things (IoT) to gather information and then deliver it to the public. multiply”.

He concluded: “All these technologies can be combined through artificial intelligence and this will improve the efficiency of workforce. I call it “Augmented Intelligence”. You can have a person with certain skills and by using AR, AI, IoT applications you can improve that person’s ability according to the job requirements you desire.”

Productivity and Quality Office