Are Hands-free, Voice-activated Wearables Accessible to the Small / Medium Manufacturer? What are the Benefits?

One of the greatest technological adoptions seen in the manufacturing industry is the use of hands-free, voice activated industrial wearable devices for remote, real-time troubleshooting and maintenance.

We are inviting one of our Affiliate Partners, White Oak Capital, to share their perspective on one of the most affordable and capable hands-free, head-mounted wearable devices on the market. The Navigator 520 allows others to see what the person on-site is observing through the use of remote expert guidance, digital collaboration, virtual assist, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data. The device allows for all the safety gear a frontline operator may need: hard hat, bump cap, eye wear and hearing protection.

Not only can wearable devices save time and money, but they can also be used for remote training, factory acceptance tests, inspections and customer audits.

Key Benefits of Wearable Technology:
• Maximize Safety and Efficiency by Introducing a New Layer of Intelligence to your Business – Say goodbye to cumbersome paperwork and distractions, and embrace a seamless, voice-activated approach to maximize productivity and enhance safety standards across your manufacturing organization.

• Reduce Downtime and the Need for Costly Travel Expenses – Your workforce can connect with remote experts, enabling real-time collaboration and troubleshooting. This gives workers the power to be guided through complex tasks, repairs or inspections, without the need for experts to travel to site, avoiding large costs for your business. By utilizing The Navigator 520, many companies have found that the savings captured by eliminating one trip pays for the device.

• Enhance SLA Compliance – By enabling real-time remote assistance, hands-free access to documentation, and augmented reality overlays for complex tasks, the device enhances efficiency and accuracy in service delivery, ensuring timely problem resolution and adherence to SLA response times. The devices facilitate seamless data capture and reporting, integrating with service management systems for comprehensive tracking and compliance.

• Transform Operational Efficiency and Employee Training – Enable workers to access step-by-step instructions, checklists and procedures directly in their field of view to simplify complex tasks, eliminating the need to pause and refer to manuals. New employees can benefit from immersive on-site training while they receive real-time instructions and feedback while performing tasks, vastly reducing the risk of errors.

The price of advanced technologies is falling, allowing even small and medium-sized manufacturers to take advantage of industrial wearables. Join us and White Oak Capital for this discussion, ask your questions directly to the experts, and find out if this equipment is the right choice for your operation.

For more information contact Gary Feldman – Principal, gfeldman@whiteoakcapitalgrp.com, 973-632-6490 or Ryan Guthrie – CTO, ryanguthrie@whiteoakcapitalgrp.com, 201-305-9470.
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Presenters:
• Gary Feldman, Principal White Oak (NJMEP Affiliate), gfeldman@whiteoakcapitalgrp.com
• Ryan Guthrie, CTO White Oak (NJMEP Affiliate), ryanguthrie@whiteoakcapitalgrp.com