Accessing and understanding complex 3D CAD data directly in the field or during crucial client meetings presents a significant challenge for many industrial companies. Technicians often rely on cumbersome printed manuals or 2D drawings, while sales teams struggle to effectively convey the intricacies of large or complex products. EXAR's Direct2AR platform directly addresses this bottleneck.
The Problem: Bridging the Digital-Physical Gap
Traditional methods for utilizing design data outside the engineering office are often inefficient. Field service technicians might waste valuable time searching through paper manuals or trying to interpret 2D schematics when performing maintenance or repairs. Sales teams may find it difficult to demonstrate product scale, features, or customization options effectively using only brochures or laptop presentations. This disconnect between rich digital design data and its real-world application leads to potential errors, increased downtime, and missed sales opportunities.
The Direct2AR Solution: Simple, Fast, Effective
Direct2AR offers a streamlined workflow to bring your CAD models into Augmented Reality on standard mobile devices:
- Upload: Securely upload your existing 3D CAD files (supporting formats like STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) to the user-friendly EXAR web portal.
- Optimize: Our platform automatically processes and optimizes the complex CAD data, ensuring smooth performance and fast loading times within the mobile AR application without manual data preparation.
- Visualize: Open the dedicated Direct2AR app (available on iOS and Android tablets and smartphones), log in to your secure account, scan your physical environment, and instantly place the optimized 3D model at 1:1 scale in front of you.
Beyond simple visualization, Direct2AR allows users to perform basic interactions like hiding or isolating specific components for clearer understanding. Crucially, it enables linking relevant technical documents, assembly instructions, maintenance videos, or safety procedures directly to the 3D model components, providing contextual information exactly when and where it's needed.
Benefits Across Your Operations
Implementing Direct2AR offers tangible advantages:
- Improved Field Service Efficiency: Technicians access visual instructions and data overlays directly on the equipment, reducing repair times and errors.
- Enhanced Sales Presentations: Showcase products interactively in the customer's own environment, improving understanding and accelerating the sales cycle.
- Faster On-Site Reviews: Quickly verify designs, check clearances, or compare as-built structures against CAD models directly on site.
- Reduced Training Time: Provide intuitive, visual learning tools for assembly or operational procedures.
- Cost Savings: Minimize reliance on printed materials and potentially reduce the need for physical prototypes in some scenarios.
Direct2AR makes powerful industrial Augmented Reality accessible without requiring specialized hardware or extensive data preparation. It's a practical tool designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows and deliver immediate value.
Ready to see how Direct2AR can transform your operations? Contact EXAR today for a personalized demo.