{"id":2011,"date":"2021-03-11T05:39:05","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T05:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/?p=2011"},"modified":"2023-03-09T16:30:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T11:00:36","slug":"ar-is-a-game-changer-in-maintenance-and-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augray.com\/blog\/ar-is-a-game-changer-in-maintenance-and-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons why AR is a game changer in Maintenance and Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0 has enabled organizations to achieve good efficiency and quality by emphasizing technology that consistently optimizes processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations need to ensure maximum quality output without having any major downtime to ensure they stay on level with the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planned maintenance and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutions.augray.com\/product-repair\">repair<\/a> is crucial in optimizing the efficiency and value offered by machinery. It can prune machine downtime by over 20% and increase operational efficiency by over 10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Despite the benefits it offers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> performing maintenance and repairs remains a herculean task for industries owing to a shortage of trained workforce, inaccessibility of machines, and a host of other factors that compound the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, since the advent of AR, organizations can now increasingly optimize the maintenance process with relative ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AR takes the maintenance process to the right people, at the right time with the best technology, without having to take the technicians to the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"749\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AR-Customer-Service-infographic.png\" alt=\"maintenance and repair \" class=\"wp-image-2012 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/AR-Customer-Service-infographic.png\" alt=\"maintenance and repair \" class=\"wp-image-2012\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Augmented reality maintenance and repair:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Boeings that conquer the skies to the medical devices that microscopically examine our blood, millions of machines have derived immense benefits from undergoing maintenance aided by <a href=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/applications-of-ar-in-manufacturing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five reasons why organizations should leverage the power of AR to derive the best outcomes from their maintenance and repair processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enabling access in remote or inaccessible areas:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, heavy machinery in power plants, assembly lines, and large-scale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augray.com\/mfg\/\">manufacturing<\/a> units are installed in remote and inaccessible areas, as installing them in urban locations is difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such scenarios, when a breakdown occurs, it is exceptionally difficult or virtually impossible to enable expert technicians to reach the location of repair within a short span of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it is cumbersome to collate and store vast amounts of maintenance instructions in the form of manuals in such locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AR enables the organization to take the problem to the field technicians by virtually enabling them to access the machinery with the click of a button and also helps the service personnel at the site access the expertise of the personnel who aren\u2019t physically present at the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shatters geographic and linguistic boundaries and enables the machinery to be serviced within the shortest possible time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reinforcement of indications and troubleshooting with experienced technical support:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience and expertise always come at a premium price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most heavy machineries have thousands of components and might fail or cease to work because of one small bearing or washer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such a scenario, troubleshooting and pinpointing the cause of failure and solution is extremely cumbersome without the right expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AR enables establishments to contact the experts,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> who in turn can virtually access the machinery without having to travel to the site of breakdown and suggest solutions to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the organizations can save on logistics costs and consult multiple experts at the same time to enable quicker problem solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimized knowledge transfer and specialized technical assistance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge is wealth, and the expertise transferred by veteran technicians is extremely valuable. Often senior service and maintenance personnel retire even before a replacement technician is found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such a case, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>training the junior service technician without the able guidance and input of the seniors becomes excruciatingly difficult owing to the gap in knowledge transfer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AR can be used to create a virtual repository of sorts that can be accessed and used to train new professionals on the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, in the case of novel problems which do not occur frequently, technicians may have insufficient expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these cases, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AR is extremely handy, as it can be used to document the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutions.augray.com\/product-repair\">troubleshooting process<\/a> to help the technician solve them when they occur and assist with efficient recall or call back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incident reporting for failure and efficiency analysis:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instances of failure are frequently unreported or under-reported in the case of maintenance and repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Maintaining a clear record of incidents is exceptionally important to facilitate future maintenance and avoid (or prevent) catastrophic failures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With AR, organizations and technicians can report incidents and maintain an automated record without manually having to maintain the database. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows them to be more organized in their decision-making and planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It also helps them to raise a flag with suppliers and vendors in the event of repeated or unacceptable (majority or catastrophic) failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enhancing predictive maintenance and repair:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to ensure optimum planning and maintenance is to solve problems before they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Predictive maintenance is key in ensuring that machinery are well maintained and does not fail at unexpected instances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AR and IoT combine to ensure that technicians are reminded at intervals to inspect the machines for any issues. This significantly reduces downtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine knowing the maintenance schedule weeks or months in advance and planning the production schedule in advance. AR enables that and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1593\" height=\"2401\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FieldTechsAR-1.png\" alt=\"FieldTechsAR \" class=\"wp-image-2013 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1593\" height=\"2401\" src=\"https:\/\/augray.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FieldTechsAR-1.png\" alt=\"FieldTechsAR \" class=\"wp-image-2013\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The bottom line<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AR is a vital tool that can optimize the lifetime value and efficiency offered by machinery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations that employ machinery that requires frequent inspection and service derive immense benefits from getting the right expertise, timely inputs, and best service <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>when AR is used in conjunction with IoT and the other components of Industry 4.0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gtnr.it\/3avlvDZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/gtnr.it\/3avlvDZ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3tGUgxS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3tGUgxS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QJOGwa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/2QJOGwa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/32DC8sW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/32DC8sW<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3gu8oqz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3gu8oqz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">The fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0 has enabled organizations to achieve good efficiency and quality by emphasizing technology that consistently optimizes processes. 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