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Building Virtual Reality Experiences for Your Business, Right Here in Western Pennslyvania

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A version of this article was originally posted on PGHTechFuse.

Today’s companies are struggling with the technical challenge of how to showcase the features, functionality, and advantages of their products worldwide while overcoming logistical and cost challenges.

What if you found out you can now fit an entire factory into a box or easily overnight 8,000 lbs. across the globe? Two companies with locations in Pittsburgh, Parker Hannifin (Parker) and OpenArc, have collaboratively developed a solution making it possible for Parker to “transport” a wide array of products around the world for marketing and training demonstrations. Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For 100 years, the company has engineered the success of its customers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets.

OpenArc is a technology consulting firm providing industry-leading technical talent placement, custom software development, and technology strategy services to clients nationwide. OpenArc works closely with business clients and talent candidates to understand their strategies and goals to craft a customized approach to their needs. 

Read the full article titled, “How to Pack a Factory in a Box:” at https://pghtechfuse.com/made-in-pa/building-virtual-reality-experiences-business-right-western-pennsylvania/

 

PGHTechFuse, Retrieved Oct. 30, 2019.
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