Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality

Navigating the future of smart manufacturing: Insights from the Keynotion Smart Manufacturing World Summit

The manufacturing sector stands at the brink of a technological revolution, poised to redefine the landscape of production and innovation. As we gear up for the Keynotion Smart Manufacturing World Summit in Stuttgart from April 3rd to 5th, 2024, it’s crucial to delve into the dynamics shaping the future of this industry.

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Mouser delivers Bosch’s BMM350 magnetometer for 3D, virtual, AR, indoor navigation

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now shipping the BMM350 high-performance magnetometer from Bosch. The BMM350 magnetometer is an ultra-small, high-performance, low-current, 16-bit 3-axis magnetometer, ideally suited for range of consumer applications such as virtual, augmented, and mixed reality applications, head orientation, indoor navigation, magnetic compass, high-end gaming and robotics. 

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Hikvision redefines smart manufacturing with boosted productivity, visibility

Hikvision has introduced its AIoT (artificial intelligence of things)-powered manufacturing solutions to help manufacturers maximise productivity and operating efficiency. Concerning the realm of industrial Internet-of-Things and Industry 4.0 concerns, the typical focus revolves around investing in automated machinery and implementing software solutions like MES (manufacturing execution systems) and ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems. However, it’s

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OMNIVISION announces 648p single-chip LCOS panel for next-generation AR/XR/MR glasses

Santa Clara, United States – OMNIVISION, a developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging, analog, and touch and display technology, has announced a new 648p single-chip liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) panel for next-generation augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR) glasses and head-mounted displays.

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Digital Twin connecting the real and virtual world

For many industrialists, the term ‘Digital Twin’ is no surprise. It is the next big thing in the fourth industrial revolution for the development of new products and processes, says Chandana Patnaik, senior content writer at Stratview Research.

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Harpak-ULMA selected to support Federal pipette tip production contract

Taunton, United States. 17 August, 2022 – Harpak-Ulma, the industry provider in smart, connected packaging solutions, has been selected by a major medical device producer to provide automated flow wrap packaging lines for pipette tip production. The move will ensure reliable, US-based production of a vital tool utilised to dispense precise amounts of liquid in

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Strategy Analytics: Consumer AR device market triples from 2020-21

Boston, United States. 15 August, 2022 – The AR device market has so far been dominated by enterprise devices. Although AR has proven popular with consumers on smartphones with breakout hit apps such as Pokémon GO and Snapchat, consumer devices have yet to reach the mainstream. But there are encouraging signs – Strategy Analytics latest report, “Has

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Newly upgraded FineShare FineCam! A smart virtual camera makes video production easier

Los Angeles, United States. 08 August, 2022 – FineShare Co., Ltd. announced the latest version of FineShare FineCam – an AI-powered virtual camera software. To meet the expectations of customers, FineShare FineCam now is available for Mac and rolls out some brand new features including advanced adjustment, webcam overlay, branding templates, low light video booster, auto framing, etc.

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WBA report sets out how wi-fi 6/6E enables industry 4.0

London, UK, 29 June 2022 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has published “Wi-Fi 6/6E for Industrial IoT: Enabling Wi-Fi Determinism in an IoT World“. This paper explores how Wi-Fi’s latest features are ideal for meeting the demanding requirements for a wide variety of existing and emerging IIoT applications. This includes manufacturing/Industry 4.0 and logistics,

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Welbilt KitchenConnect launches the smart restaurant ecosystem for the foodservice industry

Welbilt, Inc., a provider of commercial equipment and cloud device management for the foodservice industry, is proud to announce the launch of the Smart Restaurant Ecosystem. The ecosystem is powered by the digital companies in the Internet of Things (IoT) space that will empower its homegrown cloud platform for connected restaurant equipment, KitchenConnect.

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Verizon 5G ultra wideband now lit up at the Oracle Industry Lab

Deerfield, Ill. & New York, NY., USA. 26 April 26, 2022 – Verizon and Oracle are teaming to explore how Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband can transform industries including utilities, manufacturing, communications, and construction and engineering.

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HomeGrid Forum certifies G.hn embedded module for Industrial IoT with Teleconnect

Mainz, Germany, 29 March 2022 – Ahead of the Connected Germany event, HomeGrid Forum has certified its G.hn solution for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications as G.hn technology continues to bridge the gap between telecom-optimised systems and the demand for fast connectivity in industrial settings.

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The 10 best IoT Industry 4.0 use cases for manufacturing

Businesses in the industry 4.0 sector face unceasing demands to become faster, smarter, leaner and more profitable. We’ve all heard of Smart Cities and Smart homes, but the fully automated and IoT-enabled Smart factory is also on the horizon. Indeed, it’s already possible today, says Darren Wall, freelance technology writer. The IoT (Internet of Things)

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Hampleton Partners advises Apostera on its acquisition by HARMAN

Munich, Germany, and Novi, Michigan, USA. 15 February 2022 – Hampleton Partners, the international M&A and corporate finance advisory firm for technology companies, has advised Apostera, the provider of AR/MR technology for the automotive industry, on its acquisition by HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise

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6 ways companies are leveraging AR/VR capabilities in day-to-day operations

Simply put, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) are two powerful technologies that bridge our physical and digital worlds. From healthcare and entertainment to supply chain management and automotive, AR and VR have made their way across domains.

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Into the metaverse

The metaverse as described to us by science fiction is a world of infinite possibilities. The easiest way to conceptualise it is by looking at Hollywood blockbusters such as Avatar and Ready, Player One.

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