Episode 59: Rethinking Training - Are We Virtually There Yet?

About this episode

This episode discusses how Virtual Reality is transforming training in the manufacturing sector.

As manufacturing advances, traditional training methods struggle to keep pace—limited trainer availability, language barriers, and poor retention are just a few challenges. In this episode, we explore how Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing workforce development with immersive, hands-on learning that’s flexible, cost-effective, and highly impactful. Through real-world case studies, discover how manufacturers are leveraging VR to enhance equipment training, streamline maintenance, and boost performance. Our guest, ATS Industrial Automation’s Vice President of Technology, Ian Menzies, discusses the utilization of this technology to deliver faster skill development and superior learning outcomes, shaping the future of industrial training.Show Notes:Website: ATS Industrial Automation (https://atsindustrialautomation.com/)Blog: Solving the Training Gap: How VR Training Tackles Turnover, Safety, and Scale (https://bit.ly/4pnLqS8)Website: UReality Virtual Reality Training Software Suite (https://bit.ly/4oOySTV)Video (ATS): Transforming Training with Virtual Reality (https://bit.ly/4oYRr7V)Website: Efficient immersive trainings (https://bit.ly/4r7divd)   Ad Link…

People in this episode

Guest: Ian Menzies

Topics covered

• Virtual Reality
• workforce development
• industrial training
• manufacturing
• skill development
• immersive learning

Keywords

• Virtual Reality
• training methods
• workforce development
• manufacturing
• immersive learning
• skill development
• case studies

Sponsors

Energy Live 2025

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ATS Industrial Automation, Siemens, UReality Virtual Reality Training Software Suite

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