The uses of Augmented Reality (AR) have exploded nowadays and have become fairly common. From simplistic cases like that of a street view service to get to know a neighborhood before travelling, or an interior decoration app to see what furniture looks like in a living room, to complex cases in manufacturing, mobile computing, business applications etc., AR has made its mark everywhere.

A concise definition of Augmented Reality (AR) would be that it is an enhanced version of the real world, achieved by overlaying visual, auditory, or other sensory information. AR uses computer hardware and software, such as apps, consoles, screens, or projections, to combine digital information with the real-world environment. Unlike Virtual Reality (VR), which creates its own cyber environment, AR adds content and information to the existing world.

When it comes to the manufacturing industry, projects can get magnified and complicated real quick if the right strategy and expertise is not applied. Have a look at this blog post by Hélène Druet (DELMIA Senior Offer Marketing Manager @ Dassault Systèmes) to get information on some of the common pitfalls that should be circumvented while using AR in manufacturing:

Augmented Reality in Manufacturing: 6 Pitfalls to Avoid