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Plex Systems Shares Future of XR in Manufacturing at Augmented World Expo
Plex Systems CTO Jerry Foster to discuss AR and VR breakthroughs for the manufacturing shop floor

TROY, Mich., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Plex Systems, the leader in cloud ERP and MES for manufacturing, announced today CTO Jerry Foster will discuss breakthroughs in AR, VR, and mobility for manufacturers at Augmented World Expo in Santa Clara, California on May 31 at 1:30 p.m. PT.

Jerry Foster, Plex Systems CTO, shares how DAQRI Smart Glasses can improve manufacturing processes during PowerPlex 2018, the world’s largest gathering of cloud manufacturers.

Augmented World Expo is the world's largest and longest-running conference and expo dedicated to augmented and virtual reality. The conference brings together 6,000 attendees annually, including leading technologists, designers, and manufacturers.

Foster will join the XR in Manufacturing discussion, sharing topics including

  • Plex's pioneering use cases for wearables, using the cloud to enable and connect workers with XR hardware innovations;
  • Plex's most recent demonstrations of manufacturing AR and VR, including DAQRI Smart Glasses, as debuted at PowerPlex 2018; and
  • examples of manufacturers who are using XR to solve real-world issues today on the shop floor.  

For more information on XR in manufacturing and to continue the conversation, follow the Plex Systems blog, Twitter handle and LinkedIn page.

About Plex Systems
Plex is the Manufacturing Cloud, delivering industry-leading ERP and manufacturing automation to nearly 600 companies across process and discrete industries. Plex pioneered Cloud solutions for the shop floor, connecting suppliers, machines, people, systems and customers with capabilities that are easy to configure, deliver continuous innovation and reduce IT costs. With insight that starts on the production line, Plex helps companies see and understand every aspect of their business ecosystems, enabling them to lead in an ever-changing market. Learn more at www.plex.com.

 

SOURCE Plex Systems

For further information: Kaitlin Rebella, Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications, 248.318.4303, krebella@plex.com