Promoted content: Future-proof engineering with AR, MR and VR

Engineering software specialist Theorem Solutions explains how the adoption of so-called mixed reality technology is helping manufacturers close the gap between the digital and real world

The hype around Augmented (AR), Mixed (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) has been steadily building over the last 12-18 months and shows no sign of fading in 2019. It seems like the tech companies are constantly rolling out new devices with better graphical performance.

Most new devices and apps have been made with gaming and social media audiences in mind, however recent trends towards the digitising of manufacturing with the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 has caused industry to consider AR, MR and VR for industrial use.

The use of AR, MR or VR (collectively known as XR) in engineering and manufacturing is still in its infancy, but while integrating more modern, innovative technology into existing workflows involves investment and is time consuming to begin with, in the long run it will save manufacturers money and cut lead times by improving processes. In the current climate of constant technological advancement and economic uncertainty, organisations may need to find new ways of getting the job done quicker, but cheaper.