Whether planned or unplanned, manufacturing companies’ objective with downtime is to avoid it when possible, and make it efficient when it’s necessary.
While unplanned downtime was once accepted as ‘this is just how it goes,’ advances in technology are proving it can become a rare event. Many companies are even aiming for zero unplanned downtime as a key operational goal.
Remote Visual Assistance supports the right to repair for both the OEM and the customer. Remote support is faster and easier to provide if the OEM cannot get a technician or engineer to the customer’s physical jobsite.
Factories throughout the world are discovering that remote visual assistance technology effectively combats smaller workforces while helping gain efficiency. Remote equipment installation helps support workplace safety, enables teams to meet project deadlines, and supports operational...
Remote AR assistance is a tool helping equipment vendors more quickly and efficiently conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers. The FAT validation process ensures that newly manufactured and packaged equipment does what the end...
Shutdown maintenance can only be safely performed when equipment is not in use. This can be costly if maintenance requires prolonged closures and occurs during typical hours of operation. Additionally, planned shutdowns can be complex,...
Worldwide labor shortages coupled with COVID-19 travel restrictions is making onsite equipment installation a challenge for many companies. Everyone from car manufacturers and construction companies, to oil & gas and green energy are facing significant...
An industrial equipment KPI can be a tricky thing to improve upon but with an assist from AR enabled you can achieve positive outcomes. Unlike providers of SaaS software, tech companies, and other cloud-based businesses that...
Industrial equipment specialists are in short supply. When a piece of machinery breaks, companies typically have to wait days or weeks to get a technician onsite who can resolve the problem. The result is often...