Use case
AR maintenance: preventive maintenance done right, every time
AR maintenance instructions for preventive maintenance: technicians follow each step on the asset, skip nothing and leave a complete digital record behind.
In short
AR maintenance means technicians see maintenance steps projected on the asset through a tablet or AR glasses. Actarion converts your preventive maintenance procedures into step-by-step AR instructions. Technicians follow the right sequence, record readings on the spot and leave a complete digital record for every job.
How it works on the shop floor
How does AR maintenance work?
- 1
Start from the work order.
The planned job opens the right instruction.
- 2
Identify the asset.
The technician scans a code or the asset is recognized.
- 3
Follow the steps on the asset.
AR shows where to isolate, what to check and which tool to use.
- 4
Record readings.
Values, photos and remarks are captured in the step itself.
- 5
Flag deviations.
A value out of range triggers a follow-up action.
- 6
Close with proof.
The job record shows who did what and when.
Why does preventive maintenance still miss things?
- The task list in the CMMS says "inspect pump", not how.
- Paper checklists come back incomplete, late or illegible.
- Senior technicians retire and take the asset knowledge with them.
- Failures recur because steps were skipped under time pressure.
What do you measure?
| KPI | What it shows |
|---|---|
| PM schedule compliance | Share of planned jobs done on time |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | Effect of better maintenance on reliability |
| Wrench time per job | Time spent working versus searching |
| Repeat failures | Faults that return within 30 days |
| Completeness of records | Share of jobs with all readings logged |
Results you can expect
Higher schedule compliance, fewer repeat failures and records you can show any auditor. In anonymized mining and transport cases, maintenance was a core use case alongside traceability (see cases).
Hardware you need
- AR glasses when both hands are on the asset.
- Rugged tablet for rounds and readings.
- Optional: ATEX-rated devices for hazardous zones.
How to start a pilot
Pick an asset class with recurring failures or a large PM backlog. Bring the current PM procedures and failure history. Our preventive maintenance checklist helps you structure the steps. Plan your pilot.
How Actarion helps
- AI turns OEM manuals and your own PM procedures into short, visual steps.
- AR guidance points to the right component on the asset.
- Readings and photos go straight into the digital record.
- Remote support lets a specialist look along when something unexpected shows up.
- Scope
- 1–2 lines, 1 process
- Duration
- 6–8 weeks
- KPIs
- lead time · first time right · errors
- Prerequisite
- baseline across several shifts
Frequently asked questions
No. The CMMS plans the work. Actarion guides the execution and returns the result through the API or CSV export, so the work order in your CMMS is complete.
Yes. AI extracts the relevant steps from the manual. Your own experience is added as tips per step.
The platform is cloud-based: instructions and results sync over Wi-Fi or the mobile network. Whether and for how long a device can work without a connection depends on the device and the setup. We test this in the pilot at the real workstation before you rely on it in places without coverage.
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