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Clones of plants used in operator training.
information as they perform their respective activ- ities. Marco Koepe: “With our augmented reality solutions and AR glasses, a maintenance specialist may look, let’s say, at a pump and call up an image showing the interior of the pump with the lter in place. With the image projected onto the glasses, it feels as if was actually looking into to pump. If he desires so, he may call up instructions guiding him through the individual steps of the lter changing process.
Partnering with the customer in the digital age
Process and logistics simulations, HIL simulations, and applications using virtual reality or augmented reality features are not a new arena for SMS group. In many areas, they have become daily routines. The engineers use such high-end simulations for their work, and in discussions with customers they are extremely helpful when it comes to explaining tech- nical details. However, this is no reason for Mark Haverkamp and his team to sit back. On the contrary. Taking advantage of the new opportunities provided by digitalization, SMS group is currently pursuing a host of new developments and innovative elds of application.
Mark Haverkamp: “For me, our slogan Leading Partner in the World of Metals means that we discuss key technologies at eye level with our customers. I believe that we are excellently positioned to live this motto.”
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