Digitalisation
Booth Welsh embeds digital technology throughout the complete lifecycle of our client's projects and collaborations.
Companies have an increasing need to retain the knowledge and skills built up within their staff and teams over the years.Booth Welsh have developed an innovative approach to address these issues focusing on remote training & upskilling of staff, and remote support for technicians or operatives carrying out activities in the field, using digitalisation technologies such as Augmented & Virtual Reality.From early engagement through to project commissioning and hand over, our products and services allow our clients to be ‘Digitally Ready’ and significantly improve productivity and workforce effectiveness.
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Environment 4.0
As we live through this “permacrisis” with spiraling energy costs and the global focus on sustainable operations to protect our planet means we are looking at the reshaping of our world as we know it.
The ongoing evolution of digitalisation has already significantly disrupted almost everything we do and there is a continual need for us to adapt and change with the times. To reflect the worldwide focus on sustainability, Booth Welsh has launched its Environment 4.0 initiative as an extension of its technology offering.
The UN Sustainability Goals have been developed as a blueprint to a better and more sustainable future for all. They are becoming key drivers of both global governments and business strategy today with many new legislations starting to come into play i.e. Net Zero and energy / waste reduction expectation etc. This drive for tougher environmental regulations, mandates, and compliance standards is not necessarily concerned about your bottom line. But who says there must be a trade-off between addressing the environment and delivering measurable business results?
Enter Environment 4.0. Emerging digital technologies provide a world of possibilities to fully align both your business and environmental goals. Booth Welsh and iTech have outlined pillars of Environment 4.0, including the technology and tools that are currently delivering real results in efficiency, performance, mitigation, and waste reduction, while also delivering a positive impact on profitability.
Digital Twin & Remote Support
We use early VR technology to help clients visualise their projects by creating digital models. Our team includes engineers with diverse digital backgrounds, including the gaming industry, ensuring effective implementation. These digital models allow us to present a digital twin of the completed project.
We have developed mixed reality (AR & VR) technology for delivering training modules and work instructions. This technology superimposes live contextual information in a real-world environment, enhancing training experiences.
With our digitalisation technology, you can have an expert by your side digitally for intelligent fault finding and collaborative work, regardless of your location. Using the ‘Hololens’ and wireless internet connection, full AR video calling enables engineers in the field to connect with experts worldwide. We can also set up a 3-way video call, bringing in OEMs or consultants when specialised technical support is needed. During the call, documents, forms, and multimedia content can be shared with the AR device.
AR-enabled smart glasses can serve as a remote training tool for new or existing staff, offering procedure refreshers and upskilling opportunities.
Deploying our AR remote support and training system offers immediate benefits, including increased efficiency and productivity, reduced downtime, staff training and upskilling, significant cost and time savings by eliminating travel, safety improvements through guided troubleshooting, and positive environmental impact by minimising flights and car journeys.
Continual Plant Insights
Converging AR technology and experience from the gaming world with our intrinsic knowledge of digitalisation, we have developed a solution to meet the challenges of today’s businesses.By using AR technology and data formats such as QR codes, we can now locate digital windows in the design stages which are continuously populated as we develop the design further.
These QR codes become invaluable when testing and commissioning field equipment and link every device to the correct drawing, specification and test documentation therefore allowing for 30% faster commissioning rate.
Furthermore, we can provide our clients with the ability to directly link their maintenance and production operations to the correct data sheets and manufacturers information delivering on demand contextual process insights.
Mobile, paperless and traceable work instructions create an environment to reduce risk and allow a right-firsttime approach which can be retained across the entire life cycle long after a plant’s operational life has expired.
Energy Monitoring & IIoT
At Booth Welsh, we strive to stay at the forefront of evolving business and technology landscapes. Our proactive approach and curiosity enable us to anticipate industry changes and deliver cutting-edge solutions to clients.
With our in-house digital measurement and control capabilities, complemented by live dash-boarding, we offer a cost-effective solution for monitoring and optimising energy consumption. Leveraging our digitalisation expertise, we provide real-time insights and data visualisation, empowering informed decision-making and operational excellence. In parallel to this, on a much larger scale Our collaboration with NMIS on the DEMO project for the new Digital Factory has garnered national recognition and awards for sustainable technology leadership. As a company committed to the Net Zero journey, we prioritise monitoring and reducing emissions. Our industrial energy efficiency solution provides precise visibility into energy usage and emissions, enabling informed decision-making and effective strategies to minimise our environmental footprint.