Transform manufacturing by integrating advanced technologies like Digital Twins and Extended Reality (XR). By creating virtual replicas of physical assets, systems, and processes, manufacturers can better understand and predict performance, flag potential issues earlier, decrease time to market and improve overall quality. Get access to interactive, AI-driven training and inspection experiences that significantly reduce errors and enhance productivity. Enhance collaboration by enabling real-time, multi-user interactions, making it easier for experts to provide remote assistance to field technicians.
Parker Aerospace, a global aerospace leader with $5.4 billion in annual sales and 12 operating divisions, faced significant challenges in its military flight controls division during the F-35 production ramp-up. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated staffing and retention issues, making it difficult to train new employees without pulling experienced mentors off the production line. AVATAR collaborated with Parker to create a digital twin of the complex actuator assembly process for the F-35’s flight control systems. This XR solution enabled precise, efficient training of new operators in a highly sensitive CUI environment, reducing lead times, cost of poor quality, and rework through standardized workflows.
The Makino T1 CNC Machine used for manufacturing aerospace components, automotive molds and other high precision industrial. It has a 30–60–90 day preventive maintenance schedule to maximize performance. AVATAR developed an AR/VR digital twin that provides a 3D visualization of where the machine will be placed on the shop floor for layout and workflow purposes, as well as the preventive maintenance procedures. AIcreate® (an AI capability within XRcreate) used during the analysis phase of this digital transformation process exposed discrepancies between manuals specific to the Makino T1. Furthermore, parts of the inspection were missing that could have voided the machine’s warranty. The process enabled correction of the discrepancy, ensuring clear and unambiguous instructions digitally displayed on the machine through AR, along with a virtual safety path so employees would comply to clear safety standards.
The Lockheed Martin Advanced Visualization System was built by AVATAR to accelerate the software development cycle for digital twin applications, reducing the vision science engineering effort from weeks down to minutes. The ability of an AR wearable device to automatically recognize and track a physical object eliminates the need for markers, enabling a better integrated digital twin factory experience.
IMRSA is a global organization dedicated to standardizing the development and distribution of Extended Reality (XR) experiences, encompassing Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR). By establishing common guidelines for content tagging and functionality, IMRSA aims to streamline the XR development process, reduce costs, and enhance compatibility across different hardware and software platforms. This benefits a wide range of users, including businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions seeking to harness the power of XR technology.