Polytec using Workforce 4.0 - New software for greater efficiency in maintenance

Augmented reality (AR) is a key technology in the digital transformation and makes it possible to link objects in the real world with virtual information. AR opens up a wide range of possibilities in industrial applications. A new application has been in use at the POLYTEC plant (www.polytec-gr...) in Ebensee since the end of September. The application called "Workforce 4.0" from Insider Navigation (insidernavigat...) offers supporting functions for various tasks in maintenance, quality management and production by using augmented reality to localize assets, guide employees and merge information and reality throughout the entire plant area.
Simple, structured, sustainable
The process is as follows: The employee logs into the application and receives a clear list of their tasks. After selecting a task on the tablet or smartphone, the employee is navigated precisely to the work location or object. After completing the task, the application directs the employee to the next task, enabling efficient processing of the daily to-do list. This precise navigation takes place without the Internet, Bluetooth or GPS. The software only uses the camera and certain marker groups in the plant for orientation. This also enables new employees to find their way around the plant quickly and effectively. In addition, the entire process is documented by the software, resulting in sustainable and paperless project management.
The project is pursuing several goals:
- Reduction of unplanned downtime
- Increased output
- Reduced training time
- General cost savings
The solution has been implemented and is maintained by the certified, local Insider Navigation Partner PROMETA (www.prometa.at...)