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Reality check: AR, VR transforms training for packaging manufacturers
- Technologies enabling augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) training experiences are slowly gaining traction in packaging companies across the world such as Greif, Papacks, Smurfit Westrock and Sonoco.
- AR and VR are currently best suited for frontline workers such as those in the heavy manufacturing industry to perform training, but not management employees.
- Although the adoption rate of such technologies remains small, it is growing quickly and may potentially transform the way packaging companies operate.
- The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures have been the driving factors behind an uptick in the market demand for AR and VR.
- AR technology used for internal company purposes is only beginning to gain traction.
- The benefits of AR and VR technologies for most employees’ safety during training experiences makes it a standout prospect over the next five or six years.
- XR tools are a one-time investment that reduce or eliminate the perennial need for employee travel saving company costs as well as emissions.
- Companies must target XR technology usage aimed at employees whose work requires operating or maintaining heavy machinery.
- Companies recommend a measured response to mitigate financial risk while integrating extended reality into company training and other processes.
- AR and VR technologies possess enormous promise for boosting employees’ safety during equipment operations and maintenance training.
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