Mobile phone manufacturer Ecom instruments, which is owned by fabrication product manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs, has partnered with industrial software company Librestream to connect its smart technology to the latter’s augmented reality (AR) platform.
The partnership will see Ecom’s Visor-Ex smart glasses and Smart-Ex smartphones – which Ecom describes as intrinsically safe – work alongside Librestream’s OnSight connect platform in an attempt to improve visibility and streamline communication in industrial environments.
Carl Henderson, global account manager of enterprise mobility at Ecom instruments, said: “Today’s industrial businesses require mobile solutions that not only increase productivity but also stand up to the harsh elements of industrial workplaces.
“The partnership with Librestream supports our vision to digitally supercharge the frontlines enabling people to be safer, more productive, and better connected to co-workers and information.”
By using the glasses, workers can reportedly gain access to relevant data needed to carry out their tasks, while continuing to have both hands free, with the product being designed to safely guide them as they progress through their workflows.
What’s more, workers can get assistance from the glasses by pressing a button, which instantly contacts an expert or superior through OnSight without having to wait for someone to arrive on site, according to Ecom.
The manufacturer claims this level of communication could be particularly beneficial when working around dangerous equipment or hazardous materials, for example, to report an incident. The smart glasses are likewise fitted with an integrated camera, which can stream events live, with the intention of allowing experts to properly assess the situation and advise workers appropriately.
