RealWear Purchases Almer to Transform the AR Industry
RealWear has announced the acquisition of Almer, a Swiss developer of augmented reality (AR) headsets, with ambitions to transform the AR landscape. The acquisition is financially supported by TeamViewer, a leading provider of enterprise AR software, which further strengthens its partnership with RealWear. This strategic move is set to expand RealWear’s reach in providing frontline workers globally with state-of-the-art AR technology.
Dr. Chris Parkinson, CEO of RealWear, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting the benefits Almer brings to the table. He welcomed Almer’s founders, Timon Binder and Sebastian Beetschen, acknowledging their achievements in Europe and their shared vision to drive AR adoption on a global scale. He believes integrating Almer into the RealWear ecosystem will amplify its impact in the industrial sector.
Almer’s unique subscription-based hardware rental model is set to diversify RealWear’s existing portfolio, offering partners and customers more flexible and scalable AR solutions. The renewed commitment from TeamViewer, a longstanding collaborator in the enterprise AR sector, further strengthens RealWear’s position in the market.
RealWear observes a growing appetite in the industrial sector for wearable AR devices, driven by the need for digital solutions to enhance safety and productivity. The collaboration between RealWear and Almer is aimed at addressing this demand by combining their respective strengths. RealWear brings its market leadership and robust, voice-operated wearable solutions, while Almer contributes sleek, user-friendly AR headsets available through a flexible monthly subscription model.
Almer has positioned itself as a disruptive force in enterprise AR by setting new industry standards with customer-centric solutions. The company’s dedication to creating intuitive and user-friendly AR technology has made significant strides in meeting the needs of frontline workers.
Sebastian Beetschen, CEO of Almer Technologies, expressed excitement about joining forces with RealWear. He highlighted Almer’s innovative approach to providing frontline workers with industrial AR solutions that are both intuitive and effortless to use. By combining Almer’s speed of execution and expertise with RealWear’s established market presence, the partnership aims to push the boundaries of solutions for frontline workers.
TeamViewer has played a critical role as a strategic partner and investor for both RealWear and Almer prior to the acquisition. The company plans to continue its support moving forward, reinforcing its commitment to advancing wearable computing in the enterprise AR industry.
Integrating TeamViewer’s software with RealWear and Almer’s wearable technology has enhanced productivity and saved costs for Coca-Cola HBC, Ford, and Samsung SDS. Oliver Steil, TeamViewer’s CEO, underlined the possibilities of the purchase, saying that RealWear and Almer combined bring forth the best ideas in wearable computing to influence the AR sector’s future.
This acquisition not only enhances RealWear’s product offerings but also sets the stage for further innovation in the rapidly evolving augmented reality sector.
