Glartek's No-Code ACW Platform: Digitalizing Shutdown & Turnaround Processes

In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, manufacturers are constantly seeking innovative ways to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition.

Glartek , a pioneering company that is transforming the manufacturing industry with its cutting-edge Augmented & Connected Worker (ACW) platform. Glartek's mission is to empower manufacturing excellence by revolutionizing the frontline workforce.

The company's ACW solution leverages the power of digital technologies, including augmented reality (AR) and cloud-based platforms, to create a seamless and efficient work environment for manufacturing teams.

Industry 4.0: Digitizing Shutdown & Turnaround Processes

One of the key features of Glartek's ACW platform is its ability to digitize a wide range of shutdown and turnaround-related procedures, including maintenance, production, safety, quality, inspection, and audits.

This digital transformation allows for real-time visibility, support for execution, and global process optimization.

With Industry 4.0 technologies, processes can be digitized. An Augmented & Connected front-line team can access data in real time and be guided through execution. This not only enhances efficiency but also reduces the risk of errors and ensures the safety of workers and equipment.

Augmented Reality and Mobility

The ACW platform's Augmented Reality (AR) and mobility capabilities are particularly impactful during shutdown and turnaround operations.

Technicians can use the mobile application to execute their tasks, with AR providing step-by-step guidance and support. This allows workers to perform their duties without error, while also enabling remote assistance from experts when needed.

The technicians can use the mobility application to execute their tasks. With Augmented Reality (AR), workers can have their devices, visualize step-by-step flows and execute tasks without error. Plus, they can be assisted at any time by remote experts. The managers can monitor everything in real-time.

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LOTO (Lockout-Tagout): Improved Coordination

Glartek's ACW platform also addresses the challenges of coordinating shutdown and turnaround activities.

By centralizing all tasks, the platform enables easy scheduling and optimization of LOTO (Lockout-Tagout) and maintenance processes. This improved coordination helps to ensure that the entire shutdown and turnaround process is more efficient, uniform, and practical.

Luís Murcho , the COO of Glartek, added:

We are so excited to be expanding our digital solution and adding maturity to our technology. Glartek 2.0 provides a more comprehensive approach to specific issues in the industry while expanding the capabilities of users. At Glartek, we believe that both providers and clients can achieve continuous improvement, and we are leading the way to a new future.

Furthermore, the platform's digital approach enhances knowledge retention and accelerates the learning process for frontline workers. With the Augmented & Connected Worker, knowledge retention is optimized and accelerated.

Shutdown & Turnaround become more efficient and uniform since this process is more practical, realistic and contextual. This reduces both error and the probability of putting workers or equipment in dangerous situations.

No-Code Platform: Paper to Digital

One of the standout features of Glartek's ACW platform is its no-code, customizable nature. Manufacturers can easily migrate from paper-based processes to digital workflows without the need for extensive coding or technical expertise.

The platform supports autonomous and error-free operations through digital instructions, ensuring that frontline workers have the necessary guidance and support to perform their tasks accurately.

Additionally, the platform allows for the management of tasks, teams, assets, inventory, and much more in a single, centralized location.

Glartek 2.0: Future Outlook

Glartek reflects on a year of innovation, cooperation, and transformation. The company expanded internationally, securing deals and partnerships in the Spanish and French markets with industry leaders like Plastic Energy, APAVE, and VEOLIA.

Glartek also deepened its collaboration with global tech giants, becoming an official Microsoft Partner and integrating its solutions with Microsoft's Azure 5G platform.

Glartek version 2.0 of its AR collaboration solutions, provides AI and RT3D spatial assets ready for use in team management, training, and analytics.

Glartek 2.0 marks an active move from the firm to increase its frontline solutions performance, notably to enhance its real-time collaboration, connectivity, and software rollout abilities.

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Innovators Behind: Glartek

Bruno Duarte (CEO), Luís Murcho (Founder and COO), Ilídio Santos (CFO)

Shakil A (SVP Business Development), Ma?té Sena (Head of Marketing)

Paulo Marcelino (Product Manager), Mariana Santos (Product Manager)