Manufacturing and Defence

Immersive technology is revolutionising the UK's manufacturing and defence industries by driving innovation and solving critical problems.  

Challenges 

In 2025, UK manufacturing stands at a turning point: 

  • Productivity Gap: The sector lags behind global peers, affecting competitiveness. 
  • Rising Costs: Increased employment costs and National Insurance contributions strain budgets. 
  • Labour Shortages: A persistent skills gap has resulted in high job separations, reaching 330,000 per month in 2024. 
  • Sustainability Pressures: Businesses face mounting demand to adopt eco-friendly practices, requiring substantial investment. 

Opportunities for Transformation   

Despite these hurdles, promising opportunities are emerging: 

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Government Investment

Economic growth is forecast to reach 2% by 2025, spurred by increased spending. 

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Digital Transformation

AI, robotics, and automation are reshaping industries, with 64% of small manufacturers reporting productivity gains from automating simple tasks. 

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Focus on Sustainability

Nearly half of manufacturers plan to invest in eco-friendly practices, driving innovation. 

Find out how we can help you develop your Use Case

How We Help

At Vertical Realities Ltd (VRL), we deliver tailored immersive solutions to address these challenges. Combining our expertise in immersive technologies with our clients’ deep industry knowledge.

We Offer:

  • Strategic Consultation: Understanding your use case and defining clear ROI through a Success Matrix. 
  • Collaborative Development: Co-creating scalable solutions using a stage-based deployment approach. 
  • End-to-End Service: From consultation to implementation, we ensure impactful and transformative outcomes thanks to our high-quality services which include staging, training, adoption, fully integrated solutions management and support. 

Partner with VRL to harness the potential of Immersive technology, transforming your operations and positioning your organisation for the future. 

Solution Spotlight

Problem:

Machine breakdown on production floor with maintenance expert offsite.  

Risk: Halt in production due to extended machine downtime, resulting in huge losses in revenue. 

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Solution:

Remote Assistance Solution (RealWear Navigator 520 & TeamViewer Frontline) 

With the featured Assisted Reality solution, the on-site frontline team can instantly connect with off-site maintenance experts for real-time guidance. Through high-quality live PoV video, complemented by AR annotations and asset sharing, they can efficiently resolve issues as they arise. 

Solution Components and features:  

  • Fully rugged handsfree smartglasses 
  • Remote Assistance software 
  • Live annotations, recording and transcription, translation, and document sharing. 

Outcome:  

  • Reduced downtime 
  • Avoid loss of revenue 
  • Operational cost savings 

Problem:

Identified error with aircraft component design. Critical design personnel in different locations with production deadline fast approaching. 

 

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Solution:

Digital Twin (Meta Quest 3, Frontline.io) 

Risk: Production loss due to failed testing/inspection. 

With the featured Virtual Reality solution, the design team can collaborate in real-time on the same digital asset from any location, leveraging tools like one-to-one scaling and digital simulations to refine and adjust designs seamlessly. 

Solution Components and features:  

  • Virtual Reality headset 
  • Digital twin software with 3D parts catalogue 
  • Multi-user interaction with live assets with version tracking. 

Outcome:  

  • Error reduction 
  • Enhanced product design 
  • Cost savings 
  • Improved Engineering efficiency