Name
Embracing a New Reality: How PBC Linear Is Using Augmented Reality to Meet the Challenges of a Retiring Workforce and COVID
Speakers
Tim LeCron, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, PBC Linear
Kelly Malone, Chief Customer Officer, Taqtile
Kelly Malone, Chief Customer Officer, Taqtile
Date & Time
Thursday, November 11, 2021, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Description
Like many manufacturers Roscoe, Illinois-based PBC Linear faced a labor shortage before COVID-19, and the pandemic only intensified the challenge. The midsized manufacturer began looking to technology for help and found it with Taqtile and augmented reality. Attend this session and learn how PBC Linear is leveraging this advanced technology to reduce training times and minimize the need for manager supervision during training, as well as to increase engagement from younger hires and expand its pool of job applicants. Augmented reality's benefits for PBC Linear also extend beyond the workforce, helping the manufacturer to reduce scrap and better serve customers.
Location Name
Room 25 C
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