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5 common assembly mistakes that AR work instructions can prevent

5 common assembly mistakes that AR work instructions can prevent

Discover five frequent assembly errors that AR work instructions help prevent, from component orientation to missed fasteners and incorrect torque.

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AR-guided changeovers: a practical playbook to reduce downtime

AR-guided changeovers: a practical playbook to reduce downtime

A step-by-step playbook for implementing AR-guided changeovers to reduce downtime, improve consistency and accelerate batch transitions.

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AR remote expert support vs phone support: what changes in maintenance

AR remote expert support vs phone support: what changes in maintenance

Comparing AR remote expert support to traditional phone support for maintenance. See what changes in communication, resolution speed and knowledge capture.

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AR vs PDF: real numbers from onboarding pilots

AR vs PDF: real numbers from onboarding pilots

Comparing AR-guided onboarding to traditional PDF-based training. See real metrics from industrial pilots on time to competency, error rates and trainer workload.

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Capturing best-practice changeover sequences with AR SOPs

Capturing best-practice changeover sequences with AR SOPs

How to capture and standardise best-practice changeover sequences using AR SOPs, ensuring every operator follows the same optimised procedure.

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Capturing corporate memory with AR work instructions before experts retire

Capturing corporate memory with AR work instructions before experts retire

Learn how to capture and preserve expert knowledge using AR work instructions before experienced staff retire, protecting your operations from knowledge loss.

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Checklist: is your assembly process ready for AR work instructions?

Checklist: is your assembly process ready for AR work instructions?

A practical checklist to assess whether your assembly process is ready for AR work instructions, covering prerequisites, success factors and common pitfalls.

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Connecting sensor data to AR-guided maintenance steps

Connecting sensor data to AR-guided maintenance steps

How integrating sensor and IoT data with AR-guided maintenance work instructions creates smarter, more effective preventive and predictive maintenance.

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From 'hero operators' to standardised changeovers with digital work instructions

From 'hero operators' to standardised changeovers with digital work instructions

How to move from relying on 'hero operators' for changeovers to standardised, repeatable processes using digital work instructions.

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From paper SOPs to AR SOPs: reducing assembly errors on the line

From paper SOPs to AR SOPs: reducing assembly errors on the line

How industrial teams are migrating from paper SOPs to AR SOPs on assembly lines, and the error reduction results they are achieving.

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From tribal knowledge to AR SOPs: a practical roadmap

From tribal knowledge to AR SOPs: a practical roadmap

A step-by-step guide for industrial teams looking to transform undocumented tribal knowledge into standardised, scalable AR SOPs and digital work instructions.

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How AR onboarding helps new hires reach productivity faster

How AR onboarding helps new hires reach productivity faster

Discover how AR-guided onboarding accelerates new hire productivity in industrial environments, reducing time to competency and improving retention.

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How AR SOPs help you pass audits with less stress

How AR SOPs help you pass audits with less stress

Discover how AR SOPs and digital work instructions simplify audit preparation, reduce compliance risk and create traceable evidence of correct procedure execution.

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How digital work instructions change the daily routine of maintenance technicians

How digital work instructions change the daily routine of maintenance technicians

A practical look at how digital work instructions transform the day-to-day work of maintenance technicians, from task assignment to documentation.

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How to design your first AR onboarding program for the shop floor

How to design your first AR onboarding program for the shop floor

A step-by-step guide to designing and implementing your first AR-guided onboarding programme for industrial shop floor teams.

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How to organise your remote expert pool for AR support

How to organise your remote expert pool for AR support

Practical guidance on organising and managing a pool of remote experts to provide effective AR support for maintenance and field service teams.

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How to pilot AR work instructions on a critical changeover

How to pilot AR work instructions on a critical changeover

A practical guide to piloting AR work instructions on a critical changeover, from planning and content creation to measurement and scale decisions.

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How to standardise complex assembly tasks with digital work instructions

How to standardise complex assembly tasks with digital work instructions

A practical guide to standardising complex assembly tasks using digital work instructions, ensuring consistency, quality and repeatability across operators and shifts.

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Keeping SOPs up to date in fast-changing environments with digital work instructions

Keeping SOPs up to date in fast-changing environments with digital work instructions

How digital work instructions and AR SOPs help industrial teams maintain current, accurate procedures even when processes, equipment and regulations change frequently.

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Preventive maintenance with AR work instructions: catching issues before they escalate

Preventive maintenance with AR work instructions: catching issues before they escalate

How AR work instructions improve preventive maintenance effectiveness, helping technicians catch issues early and prevent costly equipment failures.

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Reducing downtime with AR-guided remote troubleshooting

Reducing downtime with AR-guided remote troubleshooting

How AR-guided remote troubleshooting reduces unplanned downtime by accelerating fault diagnosis and repair guidance for maintenance teams.

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Reducing training time with AR work instructions: what to expect in the first 90 days

Reducing training time with AR work instructions: what to expect in the first 90 days

A practical guide to what organisations can expect when implementing AR work instructions for training, covering the first 90 days of a typical rollout.

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Standardising inspections with AR SOPs: fewer surprises, better data

Standardising inspections with AR SOPs: fewer surprises, better data

How AR SOPs standardise inspections across technicians and sites, reducing variability and generating consistent, actionable maintenance data.

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What to measure in AR remote expert support pilots

What to measure in AR remote expert support pilots

Key metrics and KPIs to track when piloting AR remote expert support, helping you demonstrate value and make informed scale decisions.

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Strategic partnership ActARion with Deep Sight

Strategic partnership ActARion with Deep Sight

Under this agreement, ActARion becomes the authorized distributor of Deep Sight Technology in the DACH and BENELUX region.

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The Added Value of ActARion’s AR-Powered SOP Solutions

The Added Value of ActARion’s AR-Powered SOP Solutions

Discover how ActARion transforms Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with AR and AI validation—going beyond competitors like PTC, Microsoft Guides, Poka, and VKS.

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Ortwin Verreck3 min read
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Why the future of work will change

Why the future of work will change

How technology, AI and augmented reality are reshaping work, learning and competitive advantage in technical operations.

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Safety and Compliance in the Age of AR: A New Paradigm

Safety and Compliance in the Age of AR: A New Paradigm

Discover how Augmented Reality is enhancing workplace safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a culture of safety excellence in manufacturing.

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Event recap: The Future of Work with AI and Augmented Reality

Event recap: The Future of Work with AI and Augmented Reality

On 14 November, ActARion hosted an event about smarter, safer and faster work with AI and Augmented Reality. This is what we learned.

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The AR Training Revolution: Transforming Workforce Development

The AR Training Revolution: Transforming Workforce Development

Explore how Augmented Reality is revolutionizing employee training, reducing costs, improving retention, and creating more engaging learning experiences.

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AR SOPs: The Next Frontier in Manufacturing Excellence

AR SOPs: The Next Frontier in Manufacturing Excellence

Discover how Augmented Reality is revolutionizing Standard Operating Procedures, making them more accessible, safer, and more efficient than ever before.

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Augmented reality SOPs for manufacturing audits: safer, faster, and more reliable compliance

Augmented reality SOPs for manufacturing audits: safer, faster, and more reliable compliance

Augmented reality SOPs for manufacturing audits help operations, quality, and HSE managers improve compliance, cut audit time, and standardize results. Learn how AR SOPs work in practice.

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How to keep AR content up to date when processes change frequently

How to keep AR content up to date when processes change frequently

Learn how operations and HSE managers can keep AR content current in dynamic industrial environments, ensuring safety, productivity, and compliance.

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Digitizing shutdown and turnaround playbooks with mixed reality: safer, faster, smarter execution

Digitizing shutdown and turnaround playbooks with mixed reality: safer, faster, smarter execution

Digitizing shutdown and turnaround playbooks with mixed reality helps operations, maintenance, and HSE leaders boost safety, productivity, and compliance.

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HoloLens vs Apple Vision Pro, glasses, tablet or mobile: which AR device is best for industrial guidance?

HoloLens vs Apple Vision Pro, glasses, tablet or mobile: which AR device is best for industrial guidance?

Compare HoloLens vs Apple Vision Pro, AR glasses, tablets, and mobiles for industrial AR guidance. For operations, HSE, and training leaders choosing the right AR device.

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Deep Sight and alternatives: pros and cons of AR-guided work instructions in industry

Deep Sight and alternatives: pros and cons of AR-guided work instructions in industry

Explore Deep Sight and alternatives for AR-guided work instructions. For operations, HSE, and training leaders seeking safer, faster, and higher-quality industrial work.

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Connected worker platform vs traditional LMS: what is the difference and why it matters

Connected worker platform vs traditional LMS: what is the difference and why it matters

Compare connected worker platforms and traditional LMS for industrial operations. Learn which delivers better safety, productivity, and skills transfer.

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Mobile first or AR first: choosing the right starting point for your organisation

Mobile first or AR first: choosing the right starting point for your organisation

Industrial leaders: Should you prioritise mobile digital work instructions or AR-guided workflows? Compare approaches, benefits, and next steps for smarter operations.

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Role of partners: why implementation support makes or breaks AR adoption

Role of partners: why implementation support makes or breaks AR adoption

Explore why expert implementation partners are critical for successful AR adoption in industrial environments. For operations, HSE, and training leaders.

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AR onboarding in manufacturing: getting new operators productive in days instead of weeks

AR onboarding in manufacturing: getting new operators productive in days instead of weeks

AR onboarding in manufacturing helps operations and training leaders get new operators productive in days, with measurable gains in safety, quality, and retention.

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AR and AI for quality inspections and audits in regulated industries

AR and AI for quality inspections and audits in regulated industries

How AR and AI boost accuracy, compliance, and productivity for quality inspections and audits in regulated industries. For operations, quality, HSE, and training leaders.

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Future of industrial training: how AR, AI and simulation come together

Future of industrial training: how AR, AI and simulation come together

Discover how AI, AR, and simulation are shaping the future of industrial training for operations, safety, and workforce readiness.

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Using AR for knowledge sharing across shifts, sites and countries

Using AR for knowledge sharing across shifts, sites and countries

How industrial teams use AR for knowledge sharing across shifts, sites and countries to improve safety, productivity and workforce readiness.

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Hands free working: when do smart glasses really add value

Hands free working: when do smart glasses really add value

Explore how hands free working with smart glasses delivers measurable value in industrial operations, maintenance, and safety. For managers ready to improve productivity and compliance.

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Using AR work instructions to standardise rare or high risk procedures

Using AR work instructions to standardise rare or high risk procedures

How AR work instructions help operations, HSE, and training teams standardise rare or high risk procedures for safer, more consistent outcomes.

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From pilot to global rollout: a practical roadmap for AR and AI in operations

From pilot to global rollout: a practical roadmap for AR and AI in operations

A step-by-step guide for operations, HSE, and training leaders to scale AR and AI–guided work instructions from pilot projects to global deployment.

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Lessons learned: real life AR use cases from manufacturing, logistics and energy

Lessons learned: real life AR use cases from manufacturing, logistics and energy

Explore real-life AR use cases in manufacturing, logistics, and energy. Learn how AI and AR–guided work instructions deliver measurable safety, quality, and productivity gains for industrial teams.

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Apple Vision Pro, HoloLens and mobile: what really matters for industrial AR adoption

Apple Vision Pro, HoloLens and mobile: what really matters for industrial AR adoption

Industrial leaders compare Apple Vision Pro, HoloLens, and mobile for AR adoption. See what truly drives successful AR deployment in operations, maintenance, and training.

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Building a digital library of work and safety instructions that people actually use

Building a digital library of work and safety instructions that people actually use

Build a digital library of work and safety instructions that teams actually use. For operations, HSE, and training leaders in industry: practical steps, use cases, and ROI.

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Choosing the right hardware: smart glasses, tablets or smartphones for AR on the job

Choosing the right hardware: smart glasses, tablets or smartphones for AR on the job

A practical guide for operations, HSE, and training managers on selecting the best AR hardware—smart glasses, tablets, or smartphones—for industrial settings.

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Deep Sight and alternatives: pros and cons for industrial AI and AR work instructions

Deep Sight and alternatives: pros and cons for industrial AI and AR work instructions

Compare Deep Sight and alternatives for AI and AR–guided work instructions. See pros, cons, and key considerations for operations, HSE, and training leaders.

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Error free assembly with AR: reducing rework and scrap in complex production

Error free assembly with AR: reducing rework and scrap in complex production

How AI and AR–guided work instructions enable error free assembly, cut rework, and reduce scrap in complex manufacturing environments.

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Field service in energy and utilities: working safer with AR guided checklists

Field service in energy and utilities: working safer with AR guided checklists

How energy and utilities operations managers can use AR guided checklists to improve safety, compliance, and productivity in field service.

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From text and video to 3D and AR: why format of instructions influences safety and quality

From text and video to 3D and AR: why format of instructions influences safety and quality

Discover why the format of work instructions—text, video, 3D, or AR—directly impacts safety, quality, and productivity for industrial teams.

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Future of work: safer, faster, smarter industrial training

Future of work: safer, faster, smarter industrial training

Explore how AI and AR–guided work instructions are shaping the future of work in industrial training, enabling safer, faster, and smarter upskilling for maintenance, HSE, and operations teams.

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HoloLens vs Apple Vision Pro, smart glasses, tablets and mobiles: best AR guidance device for industrial work

HoloLens vs Apple Vision Pro, smart glasses, tablets and mobiles: best AR guidance device for industrial work

Compare HoloLens, Apple Vision Pro, smart glasses, tablets and mobiles as AR guidance devices for industrial operations. Understand the trade-offs for safety, productivity, and training.

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How AI can turn photos and videos into multilingual work instructions

How AI can turn photos and videos into multilingual work instructions

Discover how AI transforms photos and videos into accurate, multilingual work instructions for safer, faster, and higher-quality industrial operations.

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How AR and AI help capture expert knowledge before it walks out of the door

How AR and AI help capture expert knowledge before it walks out of the door

Industrial leaders: see how AR and AI-guided work instructions capture expert knowledge, reduce training time, and protect quality as experienced staff retire.

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How to measure the ROI of AR and AI guided work instructions

How to measure the ROI of AR and AI guided work instructions

A practical guide for industrial decision makers on measuring the ROI of AR and AI guided work instructions for productivity, safety, and workforce development.

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Remote expert support with AR: resolving downtime without flying in specialists

Remote expert support with AR: resolving downtime without flying in specialists

Discover how remote expert support with AR enables industrial teams to resolve downtime faster, maintain quality, and reduce costs without flying in specialists.

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Change management for AR projects: getting operators, supervisors and IT on board

Change management for AR projects: getting operators, supervisors and IT on board

How operations, training and IT leaders can drive successful change management for AR projects in industrial environments.

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How to measure the ROI of AR and AI guided work instructions

How to measure the ROI of AR and AI guided work instructions

See how operations, maintenance, and HSE leaders can calculate and prove the ROI of AR and AI–guided work instructions for safety, quality, and productivity gains.

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Scaling AR from one plant to many: governance, templates and standards

Scaling AR from one plant to many: governance, templates and standards

How operations, HSE and L&D leaders can scale AR SOPs across multiple sites with robust governance, templates and standards.

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What does a successful AR pilot look like and how do you scale it

What does a successful AR pilot look like and how do you scale it

Discover what a successful AR pilot looks like, how to scale it, and how AR-guided work instructions drive measurable results in industrial operations.

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AR in logistics: guided picking, packing and loading for fewer mistakes

AR in logistics: guided picking, packing and loading for fewer mistakes

How AR-guided work instructions reduce errors and improve efficiency in logistics processes for operations, HSE, and training leaders.

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Safety first: using AR to enforce critical checks and lockout tagout procedures

Safety first: using AR to enforce critical checks and lockout tagout procedures

How AI and AR–guided work instructions help operations and HSE leaders enforce critical safety checks and lockout tagout procedures, reducing risk and improving compliance.

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Typical pitfalls when starting with AR on the shop floor and how to avoid them

Typical pitfalls when starting with AR on the shop floor and how to avoid them

Understand the common pitfalls when implementing AR on the shop floor and learn practical strategies to ensure a successful rollout in industrial operations.

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Designing AR training scenarios that fit your existing learning journey

Designing AR training scenarios that fit your existing learning journey

Designing AR training scenarios that fit your existing learning journey helps operations and L&D leaders boost safety, productivity, and onboarding speed.

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How AR supported work changes the role of team leaders and trainers

How AR supported work changes the role of team leaders and trainers

Explore how AR supported work transforms the responsibilities of team leaders and trainers, driving productivity, safety, and skills transfer in industrial environments.

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Building the business case for AR: downtime, quality, safety and training time

Building the business case for AR: downtime, quality, safety and training time

How operations and HSE leaders can justify investment in AR-guided work instructions by quantifying impact on downtime, quality, safety, and training efficiency.

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How AR supports continuous improvement and lean initiatives in production

How AR supports continuous improvement and lean initiatives in production

Explore how AR supports continuous improvement and lean initiatives in production environments, enabling safer, smarter and more efficient operations for manufacturing leaders.

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Integrating AR work instructions with MES, ERP or CMMS systems for safer, smarter operations

Integrating AR work instructions with MES, ERP or CMMS systems for safer, smarter operations

See how integrating AR work instructions with MES, ERP or CMMS systems improves productivity, quality, and safety for industrial teams.

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From paper SOP to AR workflow: how to digitise work instructions step by step

From paper SOP to AR workflow: how to digitise work instructions step by step

A practical guide for industrial leaders on moving from paper SOPs to AR workflows, with proven steps to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

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Tracking skills and certifications with AR: how to keep your workforce compliant

Tracking skills and certifications with AR: how to keep your workforce compliant

Tracking skills and certifications with AR helps operations and HSE managers ensure workforce compliance, safety, and audit readiness with digital work instructions.

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Comparing solutions: what to look for when selecting an AR knowledge platform

Comparing solutions: what to look for when selecting an AR knowledge platform

A practical guide for industrial decision makers on selecting the right AR knowledge platform for safer, smarter, and more efficient operations.

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Cybersecurity and data privacy when deploying AR and AI in operations

Cybersecurity and data privacy when deploying AR and AI in operations

Learn how to address cybersecurity and data privacy challenges when implementing AR and AI in industrial operations. For operations, HSE, and IT leaders.

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Data and analytics from AR instructions: what to measure and how to use it

Data and analytics from AR instructions: what to measure and how to use it

Learn how to capture, interpret and apply data from AR instructions to drive safer, smarter and more efficient industrial operations.

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How to set up an internal AR content factory with subject matter experts

How to set up an internal AR content factory with subject matter experts

A practical guide for operations, HSE, and L&D leaders to build an in-house AR content factory using subject matter experts, driving safer, faster, and higher quality work.

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Working offline: AR solutions for environments with limited connectivity

Working offline: AR solutions for environments with limited connectivity

How AI and AR–guided work instructions enable safer, more productive work in industrial environments with unreliable or no connectivity. Practical steps and use cases for operations, HSE, and maintenance leaders.

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