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Briefing
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- AR and IoT Tools – GE Aviation and software partner Upskill tested use of Google Glass, augmented reality platform Skylight, and Wi-Fi connected smart wrenches to assist mechanics in assembly and maintenance tasks as part of pilot program conducted in facility near Cincinnati, Ohio in 2016
- Enhanced Workflow – Glass and Skylight enabled mechanics to receive step-by-step instructions without looking away from their work, and share images and videos to colleagues, while smart wrench informed users of right pressure to be applied to tightening nuts that seal fluid lines and hoses in jet engines
- Improved Efficiency – Test results show tools improved mechanics’ efficiency by average of 8 to 12% while reducing errors, potentially saving GE millions of dollars
- Survey Results – Survey of initial participants show 60% prefer wearable technology to traditional methods and 85% believe new system can reduce errors
- Skylight Utilization – Following success of pilot program, GE used Skylight in seven projects at 12 locations across various business units around world
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Business Model and Practices
Business Model
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Sector
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Industrial Manufacturing, Information Technology
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Organization
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General Electric Co., Upskill
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Source
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Tate, A., "Smart wrenches and the future of connected tools",
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Palladino, T., "GE Aviation pairs Google Glass with smart wrench to improve process quality",
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Maddox, T., "A smart torque wrench and Google Glass improve GE Aviation mechanics' efficiency by 8-12%",
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"Upskill unveils GE Aviation smart glasses pilot featuring glass enterprise edition,"
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Original Publication Date
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September 15, 2017
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