What is Augmented Reality Manufacturing Software?

Augmented reality manufacturing software brings digital content into real-world factory operations by overlaying 3D visuals, instructions, and data onto physical equipment. Workers can see exactly what to do and where using tablets, AR glasses, or projectors.

By leveraging 3D models (virtual twins), AR displays step-by-step instructions directly on the shop floor, eliminating the need for paper manuals. It turns the workspace into an interactive guide, bridging virtual design and real-world execution—while also capturing field data for better traceability and continuous improvement.

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Why Choose DELMIA Augmented Experience?

Not all industrial AR is created equal. DELMIA Augmented Experience stands out as a leading augmented reality manufacturing software solution because it is:

Hardware-Agnostic and Flexible

Use whatever devices make sense for your factory and process – whether it’s tablets, projectors, industrial cameras, or AR glasses. DELMIA’s AR is hardware independent, compatible with a wide range of devices. This means you aren’t locked into a single vendor’s headset; the solution adapts to your environment and use case, from a handheld tablet on the shop floor to a fixed projector above a work station. This flexibility also lets you tackle multiple use cases (assembly guidance, quality checks, training) with one software platform.

Seamlessly Integrated with Your Systems

DELMIA Augmented Experience connects with your existing IT and operational systems. It integrates into MES/ERP and leverages the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for a unified data flow. The AR instructions tie directly into your latest CAD models, work orders, and IoT data. Because it’s part of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem, it ensures digital continuity – the same 3D design data used by engineering is driving the AR guidance on the shop floor. This eliminates data silos and keeps everything updated automatically as designs or processes change.

Advanced Tracking & High Precision

The software uses markerless tracking and computer vision to recognize equipment and parts and align digital content with sub-millimeter accuracy. Operators can move around and the AR overlays stay locked in place on the correct real-world objects. This reliable tracking is combined with AI-driven inspection capabilities to automatically detect quality issues and verify steps. In practice, this means more robust and advanced AR instructions that can adapt to actual conditions on the line (e.g., detecting if a part is missing or a step was skipped).

Quick to Deploy, Easy to Scale

Designed for industrial environments, DELMIA Augmented Experience can be rolled out quickly on pilot lines and then scaled up. Its hardware-agnostic nature and integration-friendly design make deployment straightforward – you can often use existing off-the-shelf devices and network infrastructure. DELMIA Experts and partners provide end-to-end support, ensuring a smooth deployment with measurable impact. Many companies start seeing a positive impact within weeks and a fast ROI thanks to efficiency gains error reduction.

Use-Case Versatility

With one platform, you can address diverse operational challenges. DELMIA’s augmented reality assembly software, in-process inspection, final quality control, operator's onboarding, and even maintenance – all within the same system. This versatility means you get more value out of the software. You can empower assembly operators with AR work instructions, assist quality teams with AR inspections, and later extend those augmented reality industrial maintenance software or changeover tasks without needing a completely new solution. It’s a unified AR approach for your entire factory floor.

Whether your primary goal is reducing assembly errors or accelerating technician training, our AR solution provides the flexible platform needed to master every scenario. Discover the tools behind the versatility.

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Benefits of our AR Manufacturing Solution - DELMIA Augmented Experience

Leading manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment and more are already reaping substantial benefits from DELMIA Augmented Experience. Here are some real-world results and improvements reported:

40% Faster, 84% Less Prep

AR guidance speeds up inspection and assembly prep significantly. Some customers cut prep time from 2 days to a few minutes.

Up to 90% Error Reduction

AR ensures each task is done right the first time. Visual guidance minimizes human error during assembly and inspection. One client reported up to 90% fewer mistakes.

99% First-Time-Right Execution

AR helps workers follow instructions precisely. This reduces costly rework and scrap, and ensures that products leave the line meeting quality standards the first time.

50% Faster Operator Ramp-Up

Training new operators becomes easier with AR. Step-by-step visuals help them learn quickly & independently. One manufacturer saw operator onboarding time cut in half.

100% Digital Traceability

All AR actions are linked to the 3D model, with inspection results and photos automatically recorded to ensure full audit trails for compliance and improvement.

Fast ROI & Direct Cost Savings

Less scrap, fewer delays, and faster task execution all add up to a strong return on investment. Many customers see positive ROI within months of deployment.

How it Works: DELMIA’s End-to-End AR Suite

Author – Create Effortlessly

Quickly generate AR work instructions directly from CAD models—no coding required
Player – Visualize Clearly

Deliver step-by-step visual guidance precisely overlaid onto physical equipment via tablets, AR glasses, or projectors
Inspect – Ensure Quality

Automatically detect and flag assembly errors or quality issues in real-time using advanced computer vision
AppFactory (SDK) – Customize & Integrate

Easily integrate with your MES, ERP, or other enterprise systems, allowing a seamless flow of data and custom AR experiences

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AR Manufacturing Customer Story - Spirit AeroSystems

Discover how Spirit AeroSystems is transforming aerospace manufacturing with Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA Augmented Experience. By integrating augmented reality and digital twin technology, Spirit ensures "right first time" quality, eliminating errors in complex assemblies and streamlining the inspection process. Watch to see how this digital modernization strategy is driving efficiency and collaboration across the production floor.

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DELMIA Augmented Experience is a key enabler of our digital modernization strategy. By integrating augmented reality and virtual twin technology in our operations, we’re creating a more seamless product lifecycle. This improves accuracy, increases quality, reduces rework, and enhances collaboration across our teams.

Sean Black

President, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Engineer, Spirit AeroSystems

Real-World AR in Action: From Assembly to Inspection

Modern factories use augmented reality to optimize a range of shop floor operations. Some key use cases include:

🛠️ AR-Guided Assembly

For complex products with many variants, AR provides visual work instructions superimposed on the actual product. Operators are guided step-by-step – for example, seeing exactly where each part goes or where to drill holes – which reduces assembly errors and long training times. Manufacturers can eliminate bulky 2D templates and cut preparation time from days to minutes by projecting layouts directly onto surfaces. The result is “right the first time” assembly with higher productivity and quality.

🔍 AR Inspection & Quality Control

Augmented reality makes inspection processes faster and more accurate. Quality engineers can see defect locations or check criteria overlaid on the product. DELMIA Augmented Experience has cut inspection times by 40% and reduced error rates by up to 90% in real deployments. Instead of juggling paper checklists, inspectors are guided through each checkpoint via AR, ensuring no step is missed. All inspection data is captured automatically, improving traceability and generating instant reports. In fact, AR-driven inspection can help achieve a 99% first-time-right rate in production – nearly eliminating rework and customer complaints.

🎓 Training and Skills Transfer

AR is a powerful tool to train new operators and upskill staff on the shop floor. Interactive AR tutorials and guided workflows shorten the learning curve for new employees. By seeing instructions in context and visualizing complex tasks, operators grasp procedures faster and retain knowledge better. This leads to quicker onboarding and more autonomous, confident workers. Studies show using AR can make training more intuitive, contributing to faster skill development and fewer mistakes during the ramp-up period. Additionally, AR enhances operator comfort by enabling hands-free operation and reducing the cognitive load associated with interpreting 2D work instructions.

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