In 2021, "Metaverse" was the word of the year, and the heat swept through almost the whole year, radiating from all walks of life. As the entrance and important composition of the metaverse, AR also ushered in another highlight moment in its development history. Compared to traditional computers and mobile phones, AR (Augmented Reality) technology can superimpose 2D or 3D information into real objects and real environments, revolutionizing the way information is transmitted, displayed and interacted. For manufacturing companies in the industrial sector, time is money. How to shorten the overhaul time and improve the overhaul efficiency is a problem that manufacturing enterprises constantly think about. Diota extends augmented reality technology to every stage of industrial product lifecycle management, dramatically improving the design and production efficiency of industrial products.
1. Bridging the gap between the industrial real world and digital information files
The gap between the real world and digital information files in the industrial sector makes it difficult for industrial users to understand, recognize, execute, monitor and optimize processes, and hinders overall productivity. Diota's industrial augmented reality solutions can bridge these gaps. Using a variety of mobile augmented reality software and hardware systems, data from on-site digital data and 3D digital files can be fused and compared. Significantly shortens the cognitive distance between the digital world and the physical world, enabling powerful synergies and increased efficiencies.
2. Make full use of digital information resources in industrial practical work, and optimize digital information resources with data feedback from actual work
Diota 3D model work instruction, industrial augmented reality solution can overlay digital information documents on the actual work of the physical display, so that operators can visually see rich and flexible documents in the production site, help them understand the documents, assist the work. Use digital information resources in practical work to shorten cycles, reduce errors, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and improve skills.
Optimize digital information resources with data from actual work feedback, and industrial augmented reality solutions feed data from actual work back to digital information resources. Automatically generate reports during the operation process, feedback rich on-site observations and experience from the production line to digital information resources; improve the traceability of the operation and improve the industrial production process.
3. Product Introduction
3.1 The software product DiotaPlayer is a software that can superimpose digital information files on physical objects in the actual operation process and collect data from the production line.
Product features: * Overlaying digital information onto physical objects * Suitable for standard, customized applications * Customizable general-purpose and non-standard plug-ins * Capturing real data on production lines
The DiotaConnect plug-in is hardware-independent and directly transmits data bidirectionally between information systems (product lifecycle management systems, manufacturing line systems, customer relationship management systems) and DiotaPlayer software.
Product features: * Import/export 3D data documents in standard and non-standard formats * Automatically convert 3D data documents to track and visualize physical objects * Can be integrated into customers' standard or non-standard information systems
3.2 Hardware Products
With standard devices, industrial augmented reality solutions integrate with a variety of standard hardware devices for data visualization. According to the specific application, use more suitable hardware to interact with digital information at the production site.
* Tablets are especially suitable for production jobs that interact frequently with information systems, high-quality graphics rendering
* The ISAR projection system is suitable for visualizing complex, granular information on a wide surface
* The helmet display is especially suitable for production jobs that require hands-free, high-quality graphic rendering
* DiotaHolder ergonomic tablet stand, comfortable and convenient to use, includes an industrial camera
* DiotaWand. Ergonomic controller with built-in industrial camera for flexible capture of areas where other devices are difficult to capture data
3.3 No special training is required to work independently of operation and work experience
* Applications in a wide range of industries are suitable for standard applications, and customers can customize applications.
* Multiple support for a variety of devices, tablets, projectors, VR headsets * Wide range of application environments Stably captures physical objects in a variety of application environments without the need for tags * Connected industrial information systems Compatible with a variety of industrial information systems * User-friendly interface Intuitive and ergonomic, operators can work without special training
* Can be customized for relevant industrial modules
4. Application Cases
4.1 Dassault Aviation France Application Cases:
Use the Diota projection system (ISAR) to overlay the digitization instructions directly on the part. Assembling complex products with special variable structures, the digital guide gradually guides the operator to directly view the required information on the assembly object, regardless of time and place.
Reduce error rate by 90%: Operators correctly understand and work on tasks to avoid mistakes such as confusion, forgetting, overwork, etc. Cycle 35% shorter: Operators no longer have to search for information, eliminating intermediate tasks (marking, calculating, etc.). 99% improvement in work comfort: minimizing non-value-added work and tasks.
“We very much approve of this solution and the risk of errors is significantly reduced.”
- Aircraft Manufacturing Dassault Systèmes
4.2 Safran Group Electrical and Power Supply Company Application Cases:
Inspection and maintenance, control the electrical harness, detect assembly defects, check the wiring path, the operator can view the digital model superimposed on the object, and quickly detect product defects and faults. The digital guidance guide guides the operator to efficiently and correctly carry out maintenance operations (assembly, disassembly, replacement, etc.) with digital information files combined with physical objects.
Reduced error rate by 90%: The operator can correctly identify potential faults and faults that have occurred, and perform corresponding maintenance work.
80% shorter cycle times: Operators can immediately identify faults and handle them according to the correct process. Improved traceability: Operators can easily save maintenance reports for easy reading.
“We confirm that the solution increases operational efficiency by 80%”
- Mr. Sébastien Jaulerry, Deputy General Manager, Eurasian Interconnection Systems, SE&P
4.3 Air Liquide France Application Cases:
Regardless of the background of work experience, operators can view the digital information superimposed on the physical display in the actual work environment and learn the technical work in a smart and intuitive way. Introduce hydrogen stations to the public using Diota France's solutions to gain public understanding and recognition for this new service.
Focus on work: Operators learn faster and focus their energy on knowledge points in a timely manner.
Easy memory: The operator watches the intuitive teaching content at the production site, and the memory is deeper.
Skill transfer: Operators have different levels of experience, but the transfer of skills between them is optimized.
“The ROI of these use cases is high because they improve the reliability and efficiency of production and assembly operations.”
- Mr. Clément Lix, Associate Research Fellow, Air Liquide Group, France
4.4 French Peugeot Citroën Group Application Cases:
At DS Automotive's global showroom in France, customers can watch multiple options and combinations directly on the vehicle, making it easy to customize the vehicle.
Customer experience is better and more comfortable: you can immediately see the option configuration overlaid on the car
Pleasant mood: the relationship between the buyer and the seller is more friendly
Fun interactions: More fun experiences for customers and their families
Sales Efficiency: Increase sales. Merchants use existing inventory to sell more vehicles and launch new models. Save space in the showroom.
Purchase decisions: Customers can easily evaluate products and uses, make purchasing decisions faster, and encourage impulsive consumption.
“Augmented reality opens up new avenues for our dealers to access information, making it easy to use and replicable.”
- Mr. Frédéric Marques, NSAV Project Manager, Peugeot Citroën Group, France
5. About Diota France
Diota is an advanced enterprise focused on industrial augmented reality solutions, improving production efficiency for industrial customers and serving as a bridge between digital information files and the industrial real world. The company has advanced technological innovation, and has established a complete and sound cooperation system with advanced technology and industrial units. The company is a leader in the digital industry, especially in the fields of aviation, aerospace, railways, ships, vehicles, energy and petrochemicals, contributing to the industrial competitiveness of France and Europe.