FabStation: Augmented reality in Steel Fabrication

The Canadian company FabStation shares the same ambition as Steel Projects: to bring innovative solutions and technologies to the steel fabrication sector. That's why the partnership between our two companies was an obvious choice. FabStation solutions are developed by this company, and we are their reseller. They add further value to Steel Projects' workshop management solutions through augmented reality on either tablet or Microsoft HoloLens 2 glasses. Find out more about FabStation's solutions on this page.

Welcome To Fabstation


This state-of-the-art technology blends the tangible world with virtual augmentations, facilitating precise measurements and seamless 3D model visualizations of complex steel assembly structures.

Embrace the power of augmented reality and unlock limitless possibilities within structural steel fabrication.

FabStation integrates smoothly with popular detailing software such as Tekla Structures, SDS2, Advanced Steel, SolidWorks, and Inventor, providing you with accurate steel fabrication solutions.

Products

Our proprietary Mixed Reality technology will optimize your training, comprehension, and inspection capabilities.
Hololens 2’s mixed reality 3D model overlay acts like a visual template.
Accurate to within 1/16 or 1.5 mm when properly calibrated.
Increase accuracy and decrease checking time with visual inspection.
Train your apprentice steel fabricators faster with accelerated drawing comprehension.
Companion mode lets you control the HoloLens from a paired tab

Built to fit into your regular workflow and offers a toolset that will speed up your production cycle.
Pre-fab walk-through helps you understand your build faster, leading to increased efficiency.
Complete steel fabrication data at your fingertips. Digital part and assembly drawings, 3D viewer within a project context.
Intuitive design with machine like buttons and ease of use makes the app vital for the shop floor.
Production reporting and tracking built into the workflow enables real-time tracking without sacrificing efficiency.

2x

Faster

10x

Accuracy

95%

Less Rework

1.4x

Apprentice Productivity

Benefits

  • Train faster
  • Build faster
  • Increase accuracy
  • Improve quality control efficiency
  • Eliminate rework
  • Go paperless
  • Get instant ROI

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