In development, tepcon GmbH benefits greatly from the practical proximity to its sister company AP&S International GmbH, a globally active supplier of wet process equipment. Decisive synergy effects here are intensive exchange of ideas, practice-oriented solution development and fast realization. Just recently, in November 2018, the sister company AP&S won two innovation awards for its IIoT solutions, among them the Augmented Reality solution from tepcon, which is used in the sales and construction process as well as in the areas of service, maintenance, documentation and after sales. The IIoT solutions can be conveniently linked to condition monitoring via the IoT portal. Customer benefits are convincing, interactive product presentations that lead more quickly to the sales target, optimized production planning, solution-oriented design process, time and cost savings during maintenance operations, etc. The customer added value created in this way gives users a clear unique selling point.

The Virtual Dimension Center (VDC) links technology suppliers, service providers, users and research institutions in the field of virtual engineering. The main topics are 3D simulation, 3D visualization, product lifecycle management and virtual reality. The members of VDC focus on higher innovation activity and productivity through information advantage and cost benefits.

Christoph Kluge, Managing Director of tepcon GmbH on joining: "By becoming a member of VDC we become part of an extensive network of experts. The field of virtual engineering is characterized by strong dynamics and rapid development. An open dialog with market participants, participation in professional events, discussion or working groups as well as convenient access to the latest news in this field can be crucial for success. VDC offers all this to us. In turn, we have profound know-how in AR & VR, which we would like to use to further develop and increase innovation in these areas."