January 18, 2022
We are nominated for the BOLDest AR project. Vote for VIEWAR!
With its mobile AR navigation app at the Technical Museum in Vienna, BOLD Awards nominated VIEWAR in the category “Boldest AR/VR”.
ViewAR Augmented Reality Blog
Read articles about AR technology, ViewAR All-in-One Augmented Reality System news and updates.
December 7, 2021
Augmented reality post COVID – four key aspects
Augmented reality post COVID: Key aspects of how AR will influence our business interactions.
October 25, 2021
Augmented reality job-training: interest is rising
Augmented reality job-training is becoming part of the everyday. VIEWAR helps you implement AR training in everyday workflows.
September 24, 2021
ViewAR is nominated for the 2021 Auggie Award. Vote now!
We are nominated for the Best in location-based entertainment at the 2021 Auggie Awards! Vote for us!
August 26, 2021
Check your WiFi signal strength with Sky WiFi Guy
Check your WiFi signal strength with Sky WiFi Guy! He is your WiFi measurement tool to see how your internet connection is at home and how to improve it.
July 23, 2021
How to bring your store online in less than a day
Find out how you can create a virtual tour of your store and bring your shop online to offer an augmented customer experience to your clients.
July 23, 2021
5 benefits of using indoor navigation apps in a museum
Where can I find the painting of my favourite artist in a museum? Find out how augmented reality (AR) can enhance your indoor navigation experience.
July 6, 2021
ViewAR secures Strategic Investment for Expansion
ViewAR, a leading global provider of augmented reality (AR) software. The creator of new AR ecosystems, is pleased to announce a strategic investment from Lansdowne Investment Company Cyprus Ltd (“LICC”) and Breeze Invest GmbH (“Breeze Invest”).
June 28, 2021
ViewAR wins the ABB Electrification Challenge
ABB Electrification’s Startup Challenge in collaboration with Microsoft and SynerLeap were scouting for startups all over the world. On June 23rd, three winners were announced to each receive funding for project development together with ABB. Austrian company ViewAR won first prize in the category “Distribution Solutions” with its Augmented Reality solution.
June 2, 2021
Be our guest: Exploring the future of retail in the post-Covid world
The impact of COVID-19 on the retail industry has accelerated changes already underway in the sector. Consumer behaviour is driving a digital shift. But omnichannel environments manage to seamlessly unite brick-and-mortar locations with E-Commerce platforms. 3D service providers, such as Matterport, enable retailers to bring their physical location online to unlock further business growth. But […]
May 20, 2021
ViewAR now also supports Leica BLK360 and Leica RTC360 scanners for location based AR
ViewAR support for Leica360 scans with E57 File export is here! Sign up at https://portal.viewar.com to create immersive AR experiences! Today, we are happy to announce that our latest ViewAR portal update includes support for E57 files created by the Leica BLK360 Imaging Laser Scanner as well as the Leica RTC360 3D Laser Scanner. That […]
May 12, 2021
Augmented Reality staging: See how easily you can present beautifully staged homes!
When it comes to the real estate market, it’s a brave new world. Augmented Reality staging is definitely part of it, developed to make your place look like something out of a magazine. It has never been easier and more convenient to sell your location using AR staging with your mobile device. It is proven […]
April 23, 2021
ViewAR powering world’s largest AR indoor navigation at Technical Museum of Vienna.
This article describes how ViewAR powers the indoor navigation project with the Technical Museum Vienna (TMW) using Augmented Reality for localisation and positioning.
March 28, 2020
Apple’s iPad Pro with LiDAR Sensor – How well it works and what you can do with it.
Apple’s iPad Pro with LiDAR Sensor – How well it works and what you can do with it.
March 9, 2020
ViewAR USDZ&GLB Converter – your company’s easiest first step towards WebAR
Imagine viewing and interacting with AR 3D objects in real-time, directly in your mobile web browser. Sounds great, right?
February 27, 2020
Augmented Reality Indoor Navigation: Overview of Available Tracking Systems and Solutions
How to use apples indoor positioning, bluetooth beacons, GPS or compass based positioning for Augmented Reality Indoor Navigation. The starting point of a navigation application is to establish a permanent coordinate system – only then we can anchor virtual information in the physical world. Tracking systems are used to understand the 3D space and the […]
January 8, 2020
Best Furniture Industry Web Augmented Reality Use Case in 2020
The furniture industry is experiencing a rapid wave of digitalization and transformation, with the desire to boost sales, decrease returns and improve customer experience. Furniture retailers and e-commerce market leaders such as Ikea, Wayfair and Houzz have already invested in Augmented Reality (AR) technology and solutions in order to be ahead of the competition and […]
October 23, 2019
ViewAR @ Augmented World Expo 2019
From October 17th until October 18th 2019 the 4th annual Augmented World Expo EU took place. More than 2.000 AR enthusiasts met at the MOC in Munich (Germany) to talk about the latest innovations in the field of Virtual and Augmented Reality.
September 24, 2019
ViewAR @ SAP.iO Foundry Munich
On Thursday 19th September the official Kick-Off of the SAP.iO Foundry took place in Munich. The SAP.iO-Foundry Munich is focusing on customer experience, marketing and sales …
July 18, 2019
How ready is WebAR?
Imagine viewing and interacting with AR 3D objects in real-time, directly in your mobile web browser. Sounds great, right? Read along because this article will tell you why it’s not as …
March 1, 2019
KARE integrates over 1500 USDZ models!
Last fall, with the launch of iOS 12, users all around the world got their hands on AR Quick Look – a feature allowing 3D models in …
February 13, 2019
ViewAR is releasing a refreshed Furniture Live Template!
At ViewAR we know that personal experience plays a crucial role in the furniture purchase process. That’s why we’re releasing a …
February 13, 2019
ViewAR is releasing the Wall Art Template!
Have you ever wondered how big a printout should be? Or how the placement of a painting would influence the interior? There is no …
November 28, 2018
ViewAR is releasing the helpar Remote Assistance template!
ViewAR is releasing helpar – the first remote assistance template that learns! Remote Assistance is one of the Augmented Reality …
November 9, 2018
ViewAR releases world’s first Diminished Reality App!
Placing an object in Augmented Reality is one thing, however, removing an existing one is a whole new level!
August 17, 2018
Wolkenwerk configurator in the Best Practice Innovations
We are proud to share with you a mention in the 2nd Innovation Report of the Real Estate Industry by ZIA! The awarded project is the …
August 17, 2018
High up! Austrian Airlines go AR in China
Fasten your seat belts! For their 60th anniversary, Austrian Airlines went to China to promote their new Premium Economy Class.
August 1, 2018
Helpar – Object Tracking & Remote Support
ViewAR is releasing a remote assistance template! Get to know the easiest way to integrate such a functionality in your …
July 31, 2018
Apple’s USDZ – AR Quicklook
This fall, with the launch of iOS 12, users all around the world will get their hands on AR Quick Look – a feature allowing 3D models in a usdz format to be previewed in AR directly …
May 13, 2018
Google ARCore Cloud Anchor Test (iOS + Android)
At the Google IO 2018 developer conference, Google showed new opportunities for augmented reality. The ARCore system …
March 27, 2018
ViewAR SDK – now open source!
In the past months, we received an enormous number of demands for custom applications using our features. It became obvious that many developers are looking not only for fixed …
March 19, 2018
Real World awareness in AR
There is no doubt that AR applications provide a captivating and mesmerizing experience, however, they owe their growing popularity on the consumer market also to the …
March 8, 2018
Austrian Airlines Premium Economy AR-experience
Via Augmented Reality, Austrian Airlines enables its passengers to take a full look at its new MyAustrian Premium Economy even before …
September 21, 2017
Markilux and ViewAR present the 3D-configurator of the Future
The new markilux-3D Augmented Reality app already runs on Apple’s ARKit, presented with iOS11 and lets you custom-design your …
August 16, 2017
The easiest way to create an Apple ARKit App
Apple’s ARKit has been all over the tech-news recently and we’ve already seen multiple use-cases – from measuring up to Space-X …
August 4, 2017
Augmented Reality – 5 facts you should know
Augmented reality is the mixture of real-time elements and virtual features that merge into a symbiotic whole. It is a blend of elements …
July 28, 2017
Empowering workers with Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality (AR) is a major technological trend at present. While gaming companies are using it more and more, many high-profile …
June 23, 2017
Augmented Reality enters the world of power plants
Industry 4.0, the interlocking of industrial production with modern information- and communication technology, is on …
June 12, 2017
Apple proves that Augmented Reality is for everyone
Augmented Reality has been around for a while but now it’s entering consumers mainstream, becoming the future of e-commerce.
June 9, 2017
AWE USA 2017
ViewAR could be proud of its major appearance when it comes to name the participating giants of today’s technology like Samsung, Intel, IBM or NASA, just to name a few.
June 6, 2017
Apple ARKit for iOS first tracking tests
Apple beams Augmented Reality into a new era, announcing ARKit which brings Augmented Reality capabilities to hundreds of millions …
May 22, 2017
Tracking of the new generation – ViewAR includes Wikitude
Austrians’ powerhouses for AR technology show how apps can deliver benefits to various industries by introducing Wikitude’s …
May 19, 2017
Swiss Energy Challenge 2017
This year again, EnergieSchweiz presents themes evolving around energy efficiency and renewable energy. This project of Styria One, FS Parker, ViewAR, Messe Schweiz, IKEA, …
May 15, 2017
Depth-sensing becomes mainstream
Science fiction, anyone? Depth-sensing applications drive consumers’ interest, while Integrating virtual objects and scenes via …
May 11, 2017
AWE USA 2017 – Superpowers to change the world
AWE USA 2017 brings a mix of CEOs, CTOs, designers, developers, creative agencies, futurists, analysts, investors, and top press …
April 26, 2017
Wien Energie & ViewAR on Industry 4.0
Wien Energie is responsible for ensuring the reliable supply of electricity, natural gas and heating to around two million people, …
April 24, 2017
Royal Botanie’s AR app released
Royal Botania, the belgian furniture giant, creating the most refined diverse choice of outdoor collections in the world, starts AR co-operation with Austrian-based ViewAR.
April 24, 2017
Interio on the way to AR
Interio looks back to a long tradition in furniture retail. Over 300 workers and employees produce a turnover of over 30 Mio. Euro and allows Interio to establish a firm market …
April 24, 2017
German RIKA sets new standards with AR
The German market leader for premium fireplaces and pellet stoves reads the signs of the times by going AR with ViewAR.
March 8, 2017
Bang & Olufsen launches “BeoHome Design”
Together with ViewAR, Bang & Olufsen built an interactive tool, which combines Augmented and Virtual Reality technologies.