Iris trains operators using virtual 3D models
Iris This platform from Myrex uses high-definition spatial 3D models of production assets and an interactive interface to train operators and help them troubleshoot and perform repairs quickly. A proprietary scanning process captures each piece of equipment in high definition and converts it into a navigable 3D model. Key locations such as stations, components, access points and safety-relevant areas are tagged with links to the content workers need, including videos, PDFs, images, step-by-step instructions and on-the-job notes. It includes tools for workflow scheduling, assignment management, repair tracking and more, and can send relevant data to a manufacturer’s existing systems such as ERPs and CRMs. Iris also captures institutional knowledge by allowing skilled veterans to input knowledge connected to specific components or processes.
What’s new? The Iris platform, which launched at Automate 2026 in June.
Benefits Faster training, more consistent maintenance execution and creation of an asset-centered knowledge base. It is designed to bring new assets onboard in days or weeks, rather than the months required for traditional digital-twin initiatives.
Myrex Inc., Henderson, Nev., www.myrex.tech
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