Digitally Transforming the Design Review Process
XR User Story
How NCR used TheoremXR to improve their design processes
Savings at a Glance
Adopting Virtual Reality
Kenny Cruickshanks, Technical Manager at NCR explained “We chose VR as it ticked all the boxes for what we needed; It is relatively cheap, easy to install hardware, a user interface that didn’t require great technical knowledge to operate, excellent visualisation of the products we were designing, as well as a wow factor when visitors come in.”
They specifically wanted to use the HTC VIVE
“Theorem already had a track record in this area and what they presented was very close to what we were looking for... it became clear that Theorem would be a very good fit for what we were looking to do.”
Why NCR Chose TheoremXR
NCR had first been made aware of TheoremXR when they saw a video presentation online from a trade show where Theorem detailed what they were doing in the VR space.
“We had previously partnered with another firm but it became clear that they had never done this type of thing before and were looking for ‘guinea pigs’ ” Kenny stated, “Theorem already had a track record in this area and what they presented was very close to what we were looking for. Once we set up our initial call it became clear that Theorem would be a very good fit for what we were looking to do.”
The primary benefit to NCR through using TheoremXR has been cost savings. By taking away the costs of having to build a physical mock-up for the first design review cycle, and the materials and people time associated with this, NCR are expecting to have saved up to £390,000 in their first year. This will have given them a ROI of under 2 months.
NCR's Non-Monetary Benefits
Additional benefits identified from using TheoremXR include:
- Process Improvements (time saving in building and test stages)
- Reduction in errors
- Greener; no scrappage from the physical production of Model A and reduction in travel costs
Further Collaboration for NCR
With the TheoremXR suite being device neutral, therefore allowing a range of devices to be used for the same experiences, and even at the same time during a collaboration session, it is able to accommodate NCR’s future requirements as they develop their use of Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality technologies. It will future-proof NCR against being locked into specific devices in a dynamic technology marketplace.
The Overall Process
From proof of concept to working with the devices in the different experiences within their everyday processes, NCR summarise their experience of using TheoremXR.
“Theorem have been a good partner to work with. Their communication is good and they generally meet any deadline that is set. I would definitely recommend Theorem as a partner.”
Learn how XR is at the forefront of CAD data visualization
TheoremXR exists to solve the problem of the cognitive gap. The cognitive gap is the relationship between the form in which information is presented, and the context in which it is applied. Advanced visualization, which places information in context with the environment to which it refers, is the solution.
