Drones, robots, AI, ML, digital twins, 5G, AR/VR, the cloud. All of these emerging technologies—they’re converging. 

Two technologies we talk about a lot—digital twins and AR/VR—work together quite well to increase the value of each other. 

Digital twins help asset owners understand performance in real time, identify potential issues early, run potential change scenarios, and more. When VR and/or AR are integrated into digital twin technologies, asset owners can do even more:

• Train operators on equipment without downtime

• Get “inside” assets to identify opportunities for efficiency, adjustments, and more

• Create simulations to test processes, product development, and other scenarios

• Review and adjust prototypes quickly and without expensive physical models

TechViz has software that “instantaneously displays in 1:1 scale any CAD model on any type of virtual reality system.” Companies in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and other industries use the platform to improve asset maintenance, test ergonomic and safety scenarios, train specialized operators, visualize complex data, and more. 

Design and engineering departments can use the existing CAD tools and resources they’re used to and enhance their effectiveness through immersive technologies. 

ROI can be calculated in both quantitative and qualitative measures—from cost savings and industry reduction to process improvement and company-wide innovation. 

Read more on digital twins and AR/VR:

• Digital twin market growth

• Immersive tech in AEC

• Digital twins at asset-intensive enterprises