Augmented Reality Platform for Smart Manufacturing of Wind Turbines
Project Lead: Spiral Science and Technology Inc.
Partners: LM Wind Power, GE Renewable Energy
Member % Cost Share: 50%
CESMII % Cost Share: 50%
Duration: 10 Months
Problem Statement
Complex paper-based work instructions and inefficient quality control process in manufacturing of the wind turbines.
Project Goal
Develop reusable SM Profile for the composite 62.2m blade (on-shore windmill) and an Augmented Reality (AR) platform for serving the visual work instructions capturing the insights from the SMIP as well as surface defects prediction model.
Technical Approach
Develop AR system including interface and back end. Create SM Profile and set-up the real-time data exchange. Collect quality data and build data model for automated defect prediction. Validate and scale the system.
Deliverables/Outcomes/SM Marketplace
- Delivered Machine Learning models
- Validated operation of Inspection System at industrial partner site
- Augmented Reality App Interface
- Augmented Reality Web Portal
- Digital In-Process Inspection Application for composite manufacturing
- Augmented Reality Corrosion Control System
Potential Impact
- Faster achievement of the climate goals
- Extra $40m in revenue for a single manufacturer
- 9,088,500 kg of CO2-e reduced per one headset installed
- 1,615,481 MMT CO2-e reduction per year assuming optimistic adoption
Benefits
Modules for provision of AR-based work instructions and quality control will become available to other members on CESMII’s SMIP. AR case study for other industries.
