The possibilities of the Industrial Metaverse range from shared visualization to simulation and location-independent planning.
An introduction to the Industrial Metaverse
Companies have the opportunity to take their business to a new level by taking advantage of the metaverse. In this article, we will explore the various ways in which the metaverse can be used for industrial purposes.
Virtual training and simulations
One of the most important applications of the Industrial MetaVerse is the ability to train and educate employees virtually. Companies can create a safe virtual environment in which employees can practice dangerous or complex tasks in a simulation without actually being in danger.
Virtual meetings and conferences in the Industrial Metaverse
Another important field of application for the metaver in industry is virtual meetings and conferences. Companies can bring their employees from all over the world together in a virtual environment that enables real interaction. This offers companies the opportunity to save costs and time that would otherwise have to be spent on travel.
Virtual trade fairs and events
Another important field of application for the metaver in industry is virtual trade fairs and events. Companies can present their products and services to potential customers in a virtual environment that offers interaction and experience. This is a unique opportunity for companies to strengthen their brand and attract potential customers.
Virtual product presentations and prototypes
Finally, the Metaverse offers companies the opportunity to create virtual product presentations and prototypes that potential customers can experience interactively.
Applying Industrial Metaverse in a project
Industrial-metaverse applications are useful only when models, data and collaboration support a real planning, operating, training or maintenance decision.
Before applying Industrial Metaverse, define the objective, system boundary and decision to be supported. The distinction from adjacent methods and systems is equally important: which processes are included, which interfaces remain outside the scope and which metrics indicate an improvement? This prevents a term from becoming a label and avoids local optimisation that creates new problems elsewhere.
A reliable assessment of Industrial Metaverse combines current-state data with documented assumptions. Sources, reference periods, units and exceptions need to be transparent. Alternatives or measures can then be compared using consistent criteria. Depending on the task, these include performance and cost as well as space, inventory, ergonomics, quality, feasibility, risk and expandability.
The output from applying Industrial Metaverse should support a concrete decision or a verifiable next step. Ownership, a target value and a review date make the expected effect measurable. To transfer the concept to a real assignment, it can be combined with the relevant consulting, planning, optimisation and digital capture services.
Industrial Metaverse in practice: Our services overview brings together the relevant planning and consulting approaches.