Big News! Microsoft made an exciting announcement on Wednesday during the HoloLens Industry Summit – introducing the newest member of the HoloLens family, the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition. This latest edition is purposefully designed for use in critical environments, making it a game-changer for various industries. With the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition, users can now operate in heavily regulated industrial locations.

Key Industrial Standards Ratings: The HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition comes with the following industrial standards ratings:

• Cleanroom compatible – ISO 14644-1 Class 5
• Intrinsic safety – UL Class I, Division 2

According to Microsoft, the “ISO 14644-1 Class 5 classification means that the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition meets particle and emissions standards for cleanrooms rated ISO class 5. The UL Class I, Division 2 certification signifies that the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition meets intrinsic safety requirements for deployment in environments where ignitable concentrations of hazards exist under abnormal operating conditions.”

Additional Benefits: In addition to the industrial standards ratings, the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition offers further benefits:

• Extended 2-year warranty
• Rapid exchange and replacement program

So, what does this all mean?

Simply put, this is a game-changer. One immediate application that comes to mind is in cleanrooms. Industries that heavily rely on cleanroom environments can now address issues in real-time, whether it’s in manufacturing, semiconductor production, or pharmaceuticals. In these critical sectors, any workflow disruption can have significant consequences – just think about the importance of continuous operations in producing something as crucial as the coronavirus vaccine. With the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition, companies can reduce downtime substantially. Instead of waiting for a specialist and dealing with extensive sanitization procedures to enter a cleanroom, specialists can now be available at your fingertips. This is especially beneficial in a post-Covid-19 world, as it helps minimize the number of individuals physically present in a cleanroom. A single dust particle entering a cleanroom can potentially disrupt all operations, so this innovation holds incredible value.

Mark your calendars for February 1st, when Microsoft will make a formal announcement about the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition. Pre-orders are already available at a price of $4,950 USD. Stay tuned to CraneMorley and our blog for further updates as Microsoft unveils more details about the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition.