The State of Augmented Reality Augmented reality (AR) technology is transforming the way companies design, manufacture, operate, and service products—and fast. PTC’s State of Industrial Innovation research series provides actionable insights for industrial enterprises deploying AR. Explore research findings and discover how augmented reality is used by forward-thinking organizations driving digital transformation.

Overlay in-context detailed assembly and manufacturing instructions on how to perform processes, operate machinery, or assemble parts.

Overlay in-context detailed maintenance instructions on how to repair and perform upkeep on complex machinery

Validate production quality by comparing overlaid 3D digital CAD models to physical productions. AR also enables workers to add photos and videos to a quality assurance report

Production facility planning using AR to overlay, change, and validate floor layout designs

View overlaid real-time equipment KPIs in context

AR provides real-time access to safety alerts and instructions during emergencies and for hazardous situations

Augments users experience and makes the product more engaging

Leverage AR-enabled advertisements to create more engaging & dynamic experiences

Visualization of floor plan layouts, changes and end cap design

Augmented training materials enable a faster response, decision making and increased first-time fix rate as service technicians can rapidly access information hands-free

Service training is more efficient, situational and realistic than traditional training through paper manuals

Remote expertise (i.e. AR collaboration) bridge gap between technical experts and a lesser skilled workforce

Overlaying in-context detailed product instructions to help improve the end customer self-service experience

Overlaying floating arrows, simple text checklist etc. to instruct means to solve a problem.

Displays product operation information and instructions for product usage and simple repairs overlaid in context of the product

Provides real-time access to safety alerts, maps, and other dynamic content overlaid on the user’s dashboard or line of sight

Extend the product’s means to be controlled through an augmented user interface. The augmented interface can enable the removal of physical interfaces (i.e. button)

Overlay digital graphics and information on physical product to enhance overall customer experience

Interactive and situational training that overlays 3D instructions for job tasks and assignments enabling hands-on and traditional training to be simultaneous

Overlaying of 3D instructions on security and safety procedures to prepare employees to handle potentially life-threatening or dangerous situations

Remote expert collaboration enables employees to access insights in real-time on specific job processes or tasks

Enabling employees with remote expert collaboration to access insights in real-time on specific job processes or tasks.