STEEL + TECHNOLOGY 01/2019
- STEEL COMPANIES: Implementation of the new continuous casting plant at Saarstahl is on track - STEEL TECHNOLOGY: Ultra-thin hot rolled strip with only 0.6 mm thickness produced on Arvedi ESP line - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING. 3D spray head for forging presses wins German Design Award
- STEEL COMPANIES: Implementation of the new continuous casting plant at Saarstahl
is on track
- STEEL TECHNOLOGY: Ultra-thin hot rolled strip with only 0.6 mm thickness produced on Arvedi ESP line
- ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING. 3D spray head for forging presses wins German Design Award
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82 | PANORAMA<br />
Digital classrooms – the new way of learning<br />
Training with virtual and augmented reality<br />
In early December 2<strong>01</strong>8, SMS group opened its first digital classroom in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Here,<br />
SMS group customers can now experience an entirely new way of interactive learning.<br />
T<br />
he use of virtual and augmented reality<br />
applications (VR and AR) makes for<br />
highly effective learning, as processes,<br />
such as complex maintenance activities,<br />
can be perceived and experienced with a<br />
very high immersion factor. The simulated<br />
environment looks and feels – to a degree<br />
– like the real workplace. As training on<br />
the virtual model does not interfere with<br />
a plant’s real production, the lessons can<br />
take place at any time. Another important<br />
aspect of this learning method is that the<br />
participants do not have to worry about the<br />
risk of error or damage.<br />
Karsten Weiß explains: “TECademy is<br />
an international training centre for customer<br />
staff. As well as training aimed at<br />
familiarizing operators with new plants<br />
and equipment, TECademy also offers a<br />
range of specialized training courses on<br />
selected technology-related, maintenance<br />
and plant engineering topics. The programme<br />
is complemented by e-learning<br />
classes scheduled at various dates. We<br />
also offer individualized courses catering<br />
to specific training needs and requests<br />
from our customers.“<br />
Example of a training course:<br />
Maintenance of a hydraulic<br />
pump<br />
By using virtual and augmented reality,<br />
training for the company’s customers<br />
becomes yet more interactive. During the<br />
classes use is made of special augmented<br />
and virtual reality goggles. The image the<br />
trainees see through their AR or VR goggles<br />
is also displayed on a large screen so that<br />
other people present in the room can experience<br />
the training live as well. Via the AR<br />
goggles, additional information can be added<br />
to the spectator’s field of vision, superimposing<br />
the image of the hydraulic pump.<br />
Different scenarios can be played<br />
through, such as the steps to be taken to<br />
disassemble and reassemble the pump. It<br />
is also possible to zoom in on an exploded<br />
view of the equipment including dynamic<br />
parts (e.g. rotating parts). In this way the<br />
wearer of the AR goggles receives infor-<br />
AR and VR provide multi-faceted options for experiencing live how technology and processes work (Picture: SMS group)<br />
<strong>STEEL</strong> + <strong>TECHNOLOGY</strong> 1 (2<strong>01</strong>9) First Issue
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