AZO´s Digital World
AZO is continuing its strategy of digitisation, as already demonstrated at past exhibitions, at the K2019 trade fair. Further development of approaches is ongoing in order to supplement and improve new functions. The aim is primarily to offer better, practicable solutions with genuine added value for customers.
The first topic we are focusing on is virtual reality (VR). The engineering & services (AZO®e&s) division is presenting the latest version of the planning and digitisation tools, which can be used for planning systems and for services in the AZO®e&s area and hence also at AZO®Poly. Three different applications are demonstrated, which clearly depict the latest options for plant design in a virtual environment. 3D planning is used to create the model for virtual reality directly. In order to obtain an ideal basis for planning when extending or modernising plants, there is an option to create a point cloud via a 3D scan and to record the plant’s current status. This 3D scan has been made yet more detailed in the latest version so that even the most demanding design criteria can be recorded quickly and accurately and transferred to the digital realm. The time that is saved taking reference and interface dimensions can be invested in more detailed and accurate planning. In addition to the point cloud, a 360° photographic view represents additional added value from this service. A full 3D scan prevents incomplete documentation for supposedly unimportant areas and thus also potential additional expense for taking of measurements a second time.
The three applications can be chosen by visitors to meet their particular requirements. They give a clear overall picture of the broad portfolio, with which AZO can deliver intelligent solutions for its customers.
The second topic we are focusing on arises from virtual reality – augmented reality (AR). Here users are assisted in their view of reality with the aid of a computer, so it is their perception that is augmented. First and foremost, this technology can be used in the maintenance of plants.
We will be demonstrating our solution that provides a better understanding of plants and plant components with the aid of a tablet. Users can practically submerge themselves in the plant component. They obtain additional information, e.g. about components, wearing parts or functions that are on the interior and therefore impossible to see. Using a geometry-based comparison by means of a video camera, the tablet identifies the relevant component in the customer’s plant. Operating instructions, exploded-view drawings or simulations can immediately be shown for the identified plant component and be used for maintenance.
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