Parts. Logistics. There’s an app for that.
Fast-growing wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is helping create a more sustainable world with clean, green energy. With the powerful capabilities of Apple hardware and software, the company can visualize new turbines using AR technology, help to streamline the flow of components through manufacturing, assist in the scheduling and planning of turbine construction, and even optimize ongoing service. iPhone, iPad, and custom apps are helping Vestas to scale wind power across the world.
At a glance
We are growing with tremendous speed. We really need to optimize our processes by looking at three critical areas: security, speed, and scale. And Apple answers all three points.
Sky-high ambitions. Software to match.
Custom apps make a powerful impact even hundreds of feet off the ground.
Marketing
With AR, a wind turbine can be visualized in seconds.
Service
iPhone keeps wind turbines performing at their peak.
Construction
In the field, there’s nothing more powerful than iPad.
Factory and Warehousing
Only with Apple
Augmented Reality
With AR-enabled devices, powerful developer tools, and thousands of apps on the App Store, Apple has the world’s largest augmented reality platform. Leveraging this technology, Vestas can use powerful processors, cameras, and motion sensors, make incredibly realistic AR environments for use in their business.
FaceTime
With FaceTime, companies like Vestas can make and receive video and audio calls from iPhone, and iPad, over Wi-Fi or cellular service to connect with coworkers, partners, and vendors.
Partnership
Apple and SAP are working together to reinvent business processes, allowing seamless integration for faster developer innovation. Using the SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS, Vestas developed simple, intuitive apps that replace multiple PC applications, provide access to critical data, and streamline workflows.
Results
Huge achievements in energy.
Developers are making augmented reality prototypes quickly.
1 hour saved per warehouse worker per day.
200% increase in safety reporting.
We chose Apple products because they provide a secure platform that we can quickly scale to support the needs of our business.