Nagarro brings augmented reality capabilities to Nokia-led consortium on "Factory in a Box 2.0" that enables next-generation supply chain for Industry 4.0

Hanover, Germany, April 1, 2019: Nagarro, a global provider of high-end technology services for breakthrough performance and digital innovation, today announced that it has partnered with Nokia for "Factory in a Box 2.0." The solution would be showcased at Hannover Messe from April 1 – April 5, 2019.

About "Factory in a Box 2.0"

Nokia conceptualized 'Factory in a Box 1.0’ in 2017 and showcased it on Hannover Messe 2018. The idea is to support Industry 4.0 / Supply Chain 4.0 agile, modular and flexible production wherever needed. With "Factory in a Box 2.0," Nokia takes forward the concept with the adoption of new technologies such as 3D advanced manufacturing, robotics and augmented reality. The underlying communication infrastructure leverages Nokia’s 5G network capabilities.

Enabling workers inside “Factory in a Box 2.0” with AR

Nagarro’s AR solution will enable workers inside "Factory in a Box 2.0" to produce defect-free parts and seamlessly use advanced manufacturing machines. This AR solution for the next generation of connected workers provides capabilities such as: step-by-step instructions, hands-free navigation, remote connect with experts and the ability to take notes. The augmented reality application – which has been built using Skylight, Upskill’s multi-experience AR software platform - allows the worker to learn and adapt to customized production on highly sophisticated machines in a very short span of time. At Hannover Messe, the solution would be demonstrated on three smart glasses – Glass Enterprise Edition, Realwear HMT-1 and Vuzix M300. 

About Nagarro:

Nagarro drives technology-led business breakthroughs for industry leaders and challengers. When our clients want to move fast and make things, they turn to us. Today, we are more than 5,000 experts across 21 countries. Together we form Nagarro, the global services division of Munich-based Allgeier SE.

Some of our clients include Lufthansa, Estēe Lauder, ASSA ABLOY, Ericsson, DHL, Mitsubishi, BMW, the City of New York, T-Systems, SAP, and Infor. Working with these clients, we continually push the boundaries of what is possible to do through technology, and in what time frame. 

About Nokia:

Nokia is a global leader in creating the technologies at the heart of our connected world. Powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia serves communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the industry's most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing. We adhere to the highest ethical business standards as we create technology with social purpose, quality and integrity. Nokia is enabling the infrastructure for 5G and the Internet of Things to transform the human experience.