Manufacturing Magazine November 2024 | Page 76

FACTORY OF THE FUTURE
By providing real-time insights within the regular workflow , this training method decreases downtime , triage service requests and provides superior visibility into asset health and performance .
This method also disrupts the typical siloing of enterprise data , making it immediately accessible to frontline workers and thus enhancing the efficiency and safety of their work .
Not only does the 3D training of frontline workers boast superior results , but it also boasts superior flexibility . New employees and established experts can coordinate and collaborate from completely different locations , creating an enhanced learning experience .
“ Their physical realities are each overlayed with a digital component , and they can work with different solutions by running simulations in real-time ,” says Tim .
Frances agrees , noting that , unlike traditional training methods , workers can learn without being taken away from frontline duties , avoiding unnecessary downtime .
“ 3D training enables ‘ learning by doing ’ for frontline workers and results in faster problem solving , fewer errors and , most importantly , helps a critical population of workers to thrive on the job ,” she explains .
Digital twins , AR and Gen AI are also utilised within training to make work safer , through predictive maintenance
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