RealWear has announced its acquisition of Almer Technologies, a Swiss company known for its compact AR headsets.
The acquisition aims to enhance the adoption of wearable augmented reality (AR) solutions in industrial settings, potentially increasing the productivity of frontline workers. TeamViewer, known for its enterprise AR software, backs this acquisition strategically and financially.
Dr. Chris Parkinson, CEO of RealWear, said, "I'm extremely excited to welcome Almer and its founders, Timon Binder and Sebastian Beetschen to RealWear."
"Their successes in Europe are paralleled with a vision to drive AR adoption worldwide. This impact can now be brought to the global market as part of the RealWear ecosystem. Almer's innovative subscription-based hardware renting model will enhance our existing portfolio to offer more flexible and scalable solutions for our partners and customers. And we have secured TeamViewer's renewed commitment and backing, strengthening our longstanding collaboration with the leading software company in the enterprise AR industry."
Almer Technologies has developed a reputation for producing user-friendly AR headsets with a subscription-based model, which will integrate into RealWear's existing offerings known for rugged, voice-operated solutions. RealWear's acquisition of Almer establishes a significant presence in the European market while bolstering its global reach.
Sebastian Beetschen, CEO of Almer Technologies, commented, "Almer's innovative approach for frontline workers has enabled us to deliver industrial AR solutions that are the most intuitive and most effortless to use. We're excited to bring in our expertise and speed of execution to RealWear and push the boundaries of frontline worker solutions."
TeamViewer has played a crucial role as a strategic minority investor in both companies and will continue this partnership. Companies like Coca-Cola HBC, Ford, and Samsung SDS have already leveraged the combined technologies of RealWear, Almer, and TeamViewer for substantial productivity enhancements.
Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer, added, "RealWear and Almer together unite the brightest minds in wearable computing to shape the future of the industry. Investing in RealWear and supporting their growth is a strategic move for us and a bold stride into the future of industrial digital transformation. Our shared vision is to continue to integrate software and hardware innovatively, delivering world-class industrial productivity solutions for maximum customer value."
The acquisition will see Almer's founders joining RealWear's executive team to work towards accelerating AR adoption globally while making the technology more accessible and user-friendly for frontline workers worldwide.
Source: https://channellife.co.nz/story/realwear-acquires-almer-to-expand-ar-solutions-globally