TPT July 2019

AR T I C L E

Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG

Remote maintenance with augmented reality

Kasto’s VisualAssistance system uses the concept of augmented reality to simplify the remote maintenance of machines and systems. An interactive app for tablets, smartphones and smart glasses lies at the heart of the system – and customers can use it to connect to Kasto specialists via video and audio streams. Users and technicians see the same view in real time, greatly facilitating mutual understanding and helping to quickly identify individual plant components and any faults that may occur. The app also gives Kasto experts the opportunity to provide visual assistance and to display markers in live video, for instance. Thanks to augmented reality, the customer can see all the necessary information on their display while they are carrying out on-site maintenance or repair work on the saw or storage system. If they are using data goggles (smart glasses), their hands are also free, making the task even easier. Kasto service engineers are on-site virtually, which means they can advise and help your employees as required, removing the need for complex training courses involving costly travel. Intelligent solutions Kasto intends to expand its portfolio in the future, and the products will be oriented on Industry 4.0. The acquisition and analysis of process data offers a great amount of potential for preventive maintenance measures. Every new development or refinement is focused on the practical benefits for users. Thanks to Kasto’s Industry 4.0 solutions, metalworking companies can now make their manufacturing processes more flexible and efficient, benefiting from the optimised utilisation of their machines, short non- productive times, lower maintenance costs, lower production costs and other advantages. Since the intelligent factory constantly monitors and optimises itself, the quality of the manufactured parts is also consistently high and operating errors are virtually eliminated. This in turn ensures a good competitive position and heightened customer satisfaction.

The VisualAssistance system enables users to send live videos to the service experts of Kasto via tablet, smartphone or smart glasses and to receive visual assistance and information in real time if malfunctions occur or when maintenance work is needed

Kasto Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG – Germany Tel: +44 1908 571590 Email: kasto@kasto.de Website: www.kasto.com

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