NexTech Signs Multi-Platform AR Deal With Sand Separation Solutions

NexTech is pleased to announce that it has landed a deal with Sand Separation Solutions, (SSS) an industry-leading heavy equipment rental company in the oil and gas industry, primarily operating in the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas. The company has signed on with NexTech AR for a multi-platform deal for both web and app based AR experiences. SSS has already invested in 3D assets but is looking to improve upon those offerings by leveraging NexTech’s AR university platform and web AR to demonstrate their mobile separator system to potential customers in much higher detail showcasing the quality of the equipment.

How Augmented Reality Is Changing Defense Industry Sales

For more than a decade, Gunwerks has been an industry leader in delivering complete shooting systems. From bipods to ballistic turrets and everything in between, Gunwerks assembles custom systems that are ready to go. The company prides itself on delivering a rifle and accessories capable of shooting accurately to 1,000 yards right out of the box. It's a growth industry. Firearms & Ammunition manufacturing will finish 2019 with more than $17 billion in total revenue. Defence product sales and firearms sales continue to climb at a rate of 4.5% annually over the past five years. The fastestgrowing area of sales is e-Commerce. Gunwerks is taking online sales to the next level by integrating cutting-edge AR technology from NexTech AR. “The largest barrier that online retailers run into is the customer not being able to touch and feel the product,” said Evan Gappelberg, CEO of NexTech AR Solutions. NexTech’s AR solutions allow Gunwerks to offer customers as close to a retail experience as they can get without being in a physical store. When your typical price point runs around $13,000 for these high-end rifles, Gunwerks’ customers are serious sporting goods enthusiasts. “A majority of the folks that shop for these particular products do it through mobile,” said Paul Duffy, President of Nextech AR Solutions. AR for eCommerce lets customers not just see the products but experience them as they build their dream rifle right on their phone.

Augmented Reality With Walther Arms

Walther Arms, Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sport, defense, and professional firearms. Most famous as the manufacturer of James Bond’s Walther PPK, the company has partnered with NexTech AR Solutions to add 3D product models and augmented reality for shoppers. High-fidelity 3D models will be featured on the company’s website, which can be viewed in augmented reality. Customers will be able to view products with a 360- degree rotation. AR technology will allow you to see the products in your current environment. “Walther products feature many details in machining and quality, and the 3D representation will allow the customer to clearly see the differences in our product when compared to the competition,” said Cody Osborn, M.Ed. Marketing Manager for Walther Arms, Inc. Sales of small arms, such as handguns, rifles, and shotguns account for more than $8.3 billion in sales annually as part of a $17 billion-dollar guns and ammunition manufacturing industry in the U.S. Walther Arms products will literally pop out on dealer websites and show the intricacies of the quality details that go into manufacturing. “Being able to use augmented reality for visualizations, and 3D product views of precision high-quality products like the Walther PPK pistol and other precision products makes a ton of business sense,” said Evan Gappelberg, CEO of NexTech. It’s another example of a manufacturer utilizing AR tools to enhance the shopping and display experience. NexTech’s proprietary technology has brought 3D and AR imaging into the mainstream using simple copy and paste embed codes.

Expand Your Brand’s Success in the Digital Marketplace

Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming defense industry marketing by offering consumers maneuverable and ultra-realistic renderings proven to increase eCommerce conversion rates by 400%. Ecommerce is a growing channel in the defence industry and major brands are taking advantage of the immense opportunities presented through digital and mobile sales platforms. NextTech’s omni-channel, SaaS platform is well-positioned to offer top defense brands like Walther Arms the innovative brand communication tools they need to meet and exceed sales targets. Augmented Reality in eCommerce is revolutionizing sport-shooting marketing and top brands are cashing in. According to market research published by IBIS World, defense industry product manufacturing will reach over $17 billion in revenue during 2019. Over the last 5 years, the industry has recorded an average growth rate of 4.5% annually. With U.S. dealers earning more than $11 billion in revenue during 2018, there are tremendous opportunities available thanks to transformative eCommerce technology such as AR activations.

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Paul Duffy, President of NexTech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE:NTAR), joins Barrington Miller to discuss the practical applications of “ARitizing” products into the augmented reality space using the NexTech platform (1:01), the differences between augmented reality and virtual reality (4:44), and how augmented reality is fundamentally changing the way people shop (12:51). Listen until the end to learn about Paul’s personal experiences with augmented reality, what’s next for AR in entertainment, and his opinions on how AR may impact social interaction within the next five years.