Intelligent Manufacturing Could Feature Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality’s integration into future engineering and manufacturing processes is described in a recent report entitled “Engineering and Manufacturing +2025: Building the World” published by DHL’s Trend Research Group. The report begins by describing Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing trends. It predicts that in the future many work processes will be increasingly supported by information provided via Augmented Reality.

The analysts suggest that Augmented Reality is likely to increase efficiency but tapping the potential may involve a re-design of production chains. One of the motivations for increasingly developing and integrating Augmented Reality, the report states, is that it may enable lower-skilled workers to perform more complex tasks.

To support its assertions and forecast, the report provides evidence published by Boeing, an AREA founding sponsor member. Boeing mechanics have been equipped with AR-enabled tablets on the assembly line to evaluate their suitability for reducing reliance on highly trained professionals for certain tasks.

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