Swagelok: AR Hololens Application For Field Engineers

To address the challenge of enhancing both client and manufacturing team experiences, our Proof of Concept (PoC) served as an ‘AR user manual’ for equipment sold to clients and a ‘factory handbook’ for manufacturing teams. For the PoC application, we worked with one CAD object. 

Storage and management of instruction steps for training scenarios, allowed the creation of multiple scenarios with numerous steps. Management of media data specific to each object, enabling the display of instructions within the app.

Admin Mode: This mode allows tracking of real-life objects, snapping media materials (videos, photos, existing PDF manuals, etc.) to the object, and preparing step-by-step operational instructions. Admins can create different scenarios with various sets of instructions for operations and maintenance. Written instructions can be added using an AR floating keyboard. The scenario constructor is fully customizable, offering flexibility to assemble it according to specific needs.

User Mode: Users can scan the tracked object in the designated area to view all available training scenarios and corresponding media materials. Additionally, a basic “step check” feature will track if the user’s hand performs the correct action.

By incorporating these features, our PoC provided a comprehensive AR solution that enhanced training and operational efficiency for both clients and manufacturing teams.