How does augmented reality support maintenance?
Prolonged machine downtime can cost your company millions each year. Even after implementing predictive maintenance solutions, there is still a technician who needs to do the work. One who may be limited by lack of expertise, inadequate training, or unclear work instructions. Leveraging augmented reality ensures that your technicians have all the tools they need to be efficient and effective.
Top AR use cases in equipment maintenance
Component locator
Guided 3D instructions
Digital twin integration
AR remote support
Component locator
Augmented reality transforms schematics into 3D X-ray visualizations, which display detailed, accurate 3D content onto physical machines to show the inner components at scale. This allows technicians to quickly and easily locate parts in need of repair—improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Guided 3D instructions
When compared to traditional methods, guided 3D augmented reality work instructions change the game. By leveraging existing CAD data, technicians are provided with clear, accurate step-by-step 3D instructions that are overlaid directly on the machine. This removes any ambiguity that paper-based documentation might have and improves maintenance efficiency.
Digital twin integration
Digital twins are virtual representations of physical products that are used to better understand their real-world counterparts. These 3D digital twins can be viewed in augmented reality, enabling technicians to get an in-depth view of how a machine works and all its related parts. This can be beneficial for training or used in preparation for a repair.
AR remote support
Augmented reality remote support combines interactive AR annotation technology with real-time video communications to connect your technicians to experts at different facilities or across the world. Users can draw digital annotations on mobile devices or desktops that stick to 3D physical objects in the real world, offering more enhanced guidance between workers.
Case studies
Vuforia Studio is a flexible, efficient AR authoring solution that can leverage existing product data to create immersive 3D AR experiences.
Vuforia Expert Capture is a SaaS AR solution to improve worker efficiency with domain expertise captured on the job and AI-enhanced visual inspection.
Vuforia Chalk brings technicians and experts together for real-time problem-solving with clear AR annotations that stick to the physical world.