From Vision to Reality: AR's Role in the Future of Manufacturing

Augmented Reality (AR) is redefining manufacturing by merging the digital and physical worlds. From predictive maintenance to real-time monitoring, AR, powered by AI and IIoT is driving efficiency, sustainability, and intelligent automation.

- Anil Sethi

The fourth industrial revolution has significantly transformed the manufacturing landscape. Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a powerful tool for simplifying industry processes. It helps optimise processes, lower downtime, and increase operating efficiency. It also helps in promoting employee training, predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring by superimposing digital information on physical settings. Various industries like water management, industrial automation and energy-efficient systems have benefited from this transformative innovation. As sustainability becomes a global concern, manufacturers are increasingly using AR in conjunction with other technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) to improve efficiency and save costs.

Digital Twin Technology Integration

One of the key achievements of AR technology, model-based digital twins has radically altered the manufacturing sector. A digital twin is a real-time digital replica of a physical system, helping engineers gain insights into operational efficiency. For example, in smart water management, digital twins help manufacturers visualise pump performance using AR devices. Moreover, by using this technology, manufacturers can spot anomalies in pumping system performance before they occur. As a result, the energy consumption of pumping systems is substantially reduced while reducing the maintenance costs. Following these perks, Fortune Business Insights has predicted that the global digital twins market size will reach USD 259.32 billion by 2032.

Reducing Downtime Challenges with AR