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PTC and MicrosoftPartnership Guide

Partners in Digital TransformationWith complementary strategies, PTC and Microsoft align the technology and expertise of both companies to deliver a robust solution for industrial IoT and product lifecycle management that will digitally transform the enterprise to drive innovation.

ThingWorx for Microsoft AzurePTC’s ThingWorx IoT platform provides a rich application enablement environment and seamless interaction with Microsoft Azure, speeding time to value for manufacturers delivering industrial IoT solutions on Azure. ThingWorx sources data from Azure that can be combined with other digital content - including 3D models and engineering data - enabling the bi-directional communication to IoT assets. • User-friendly interfaces enable quick creation

of smart, connected solutions, speeding time to market

• Cloud delivery simplifies the deployment of Industrial IoT applications

• Drag-and-drop tools eliminate the need for complex manual coding

• Global scalability accommodates existing and emerging needs

ThingWorx with Microsoft Dynamics 365ThingWorx with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service software connector provides technologies and tools to deliver vital engineering data to service technicians via compelling applications and mixed reality experiences. By providing access to critical data for design, manufacturing, operations, and service, companies can ensure faster and more effective service response by field technicians.• Real-time data monitoring enables earlier

identification of issues, shortening time to resolution and reducing downtime

• Connected data facilitates faster, more accurate diagnosis of issues, significantly improving first-time-fix rates

• Powerful dashboards and mixed reality experiences provide an array of resources to equip and empower technicians in the field

Colfax Accelerates IoT Initiatives with ThingWorx and AzureColfax, a leading diversified industrial technology company, set out to develop and deliver smart, connected products that enable real-time equipment monitoring and data analysis.

Colfax implemented the ThingWorx platform on Azure, establishing the foundation of its IoT initiatives. These capabilities would be built into its industrial products, enabling customers to easily connect to equipment across locations, monitor and analyze data, and develop deeper insights into their own operations.

Customers quickly realize benefits, leveraging new visibility to minimize downtime, identify process efficiencies, and effect cost reductions. Plus, with added insight into its products in the field, Colfax is able to refine its product service and support strategies, delivering even more customer value.

Vuforia Studio and Microsoft HoloLensVuforia Studio unleashes the power of Microsoft HoloLens with the fastest, most cost-effective mixed reality authoring solution available. With Vuforia’s visual drag-and-drop authoring environment, users can quickly create immersive HoloLens interactions without the need for sophisticated tools, skilled programming, or custom designers. Enterprises can leverage these technologies to transform operations across business functions.

• Visual product companions and digitalized showrooms enhance sales and marketing efforts

• Collaborative design review expedites the process while reducing costs

• Step-by-step instructions for service, assembly, or inspection empower technicians with better information

• Improved training materials and methods optimize employee productivity

BAE Systems Innovates Manufacturing with Mixed RealityBAE Systems was experiencing a dramatic increase in pace of production. It began evaluating innovative solutions to help the company meet new production demands efficiently while maintaining high standards of product quality.

In an effort to enhance both the skill and productivity of its technicians, BAE implemented Vuforia Studio to quickly and easily create mixed reality experiences for HoloLens that provide workers with targeted, interactive, hands-on guidance for complex tasks.

In just hours and at one-tenth the cost of traditional methods, BAE was creating immersive MR experiences for consuming guided work instructions. New workers are now developing skills 30-40% faster, and once trained, technicians complete work with greater speed and consistency.