HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell
(NYSE: HON) today announced the introduction of an advanced
industrial training solution that combines 3D immersive technology
with industry-leading operator training simulation to create a
collaborative learning environment for plant operators and field
technicians. Honeywell's Immersive Field Simulator is a
virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality-based training tool that
incorporates a digital twin of the physical plant to provide
targeted, on-demand, skill-based training for workers.
"Faced with increasingly complex technology and an experienced
workforce nearing retirement, operators need robust technical
training and development solutions that accurately depict
real-world environments," said Pramesh
Maheshwari, vice president and general manager, Lifecycle
Solutions and Services, Honeywell Process Solutions. "Traditional
training approaches often fail to meet the mark when it comes to
helping panel and field operators and maintenance technicians in
process plants become better at their jobs. The result can be
reliability issues and increased operational incidents."
The Immersive Field Simulator offers a smooth, virtual
walkthrough to familiarize workers with the plant. It includes
avatars that represent virtual team members. The simulator's
cloud-hosted, device-agnostic platform, which incorporates flexible
3D models, grows with the user as plant operations change. The
simulator is customizable to meet specific instructional needs and
project team members and plant subject matter experts can easily
create customized training modules.
Honeywell's Immersive Field Simulator transforms training for
today's digital-native workforce, enabling employees to learn by
doing while increasing knowledge retention, minimizing situations
that can result in operational downtime improving competencies
across a variety of areas.
"With our end-to-end solution, console and field operators can
practice different operating and safety scenarios, including rare
but critical situations, in a safe, simulated environment," said
Maheshwari. "This approach significantly improves upon current
training tools and methods. VR-based training boosts confidence and
retention while improving overall professional
skills. Experience shows that students using VR can learn
significantly faster than in the classroom."
Honeywell's Competency Management program, which includes the
simulator training, is built upon decades of workers' experiences
using integrated control and safety systems. Honeywell has
incorporated this experience into state-of-the-art competency-based
offerings that improve worker performance and safety.
To learn more about the Immersive Field Simulator, please
visit Honeywell's Competency Management program.
About Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies
(PMT)
Honeywell PMT develops process technologies,
automation solutions, advanced materials and industrial software
that are transforming industries around the world. PMT's Advanced
Materials businesses manufacture a wide variety of high-performance
products including environmentally preferable materials used for
the production of refrigerants, blowing agents, aerosols and
solvents, pharmaceutical packaging, fine chemicals, additives and
high strength-fiber for military, law enforcement and industrial
use. Technologies developed by Honeywell UOP (www.uop.com), a
leading provider in the oil and gas sector, form the foundation for
most of the world's refiners, efficiently producing gasoline,
diesel, jet fuel, petrochemicals and renewable fuels. Honeywell
Process Solutions (www.honeywellprocess.com) is a pioneering
provider of automation control, safety systems, field
instrumentation, fuel delivery and burners, connected plant
offerings, cybersecurity, tissue and packaging materials control
systems, connected utility and metering solutions, and services for
a wide range of industries.
About Honeywell
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a
Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific
solutions that include aerospace products and services; control
technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials
globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing
plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make
our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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