Immerse yourself in the world of AM with immersive technologies
Additive Manufacturing processes are considered a key technology for future production systems, which is why it must be made easier for a broad range of new users to get started. Digital assistance systems can be used as a human-machine interface to remove barriers to the efficient and safe use of these technologies. At Fraunhofer IAPT we provide individual advice on possible application scenarios, develop concepts for human-centered applications and develop functional prototypes along the entire AM process chain.
Digital assistance systems are information technology tools for the cognitive support of human work. Through human-centered design according to usability and UX principles, end users are integrated into the development process in order to develop practical solutions. In particular, the use of immersive technologies such as augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) as a user interface enables interaction in a natural way. Users are provided with context-sensitive information directly in their field of vision.
The use of such systems has already been successfully demonstrated using various AM processes and end devices. The main advantages here are the guarantee of occupational safety, the increase in learning productivity and the standardization of manual actions in order to significantly reduce errors during execution.