FabStation was founded in 2019 in Canada through Eterio Realities Inc., with the aim of transforming steel construction processes through augmented reality technology. By offering innovative software, the company enables visualization of 3D models in workshop environments, improving accuracy and efficiency in production processes.
The company has several software products, as outlined below:
- FabStation-STEEL software, featuring:
- Integration of 3D models with the real environment for accurate visualization of complex steel structures.
- Compatibility with design software such as Tekla, SDS2, Advanced Steel, SolidWorks, and Inventor.
- Access to drawings and 3D models in workshop settings via tablet or augmented reality devices such as Microsoft HoloLens 2.
- Tablet application, with these features:
- Presentation of drawings and 3D models in workshop environments.
- Real-time production reporting and tracking capabilities
- User-friendly design with machine-like buttons for ease of use in workshops.
- Microsoft HoloLens 2 software, with these features:
- Presentation of 3D models with 1.5 mm accuracy for quality inspections.
- Increased precision and reduced inspection time through visual rendering.
- Faster trainee learning through better understanding of 3D drawings.
Key advantages and achievements of these software products include:
- Trainee training: 40% increase in trainee productivity through better understanding of 2D and 3D drawings.
- Construction speed: Up to 80% reduction in Requests for Information (RFIs) from builders due to direct access to 3D models.
- Quality control efficiency: 50% reduction in inspection time using augmented reality technology.
- Elimination of rework: Ability to overlay 3D models on real structures for error detection and correction before welding, resulting in a 95% reduction in rework.
- Paperless processes: Digital access to drawings and 3D models in the workshop environment, moving toward paperless workflows.
- Rapid return on investment: Preventing a single error on-site can lead to immediate ROI while maintaining quality standards.
The idea of FabStation emerged in 2010 during a complex construction project that required better visualization of steel structures. This experience led to the development of software that brought 3D models into the workshop and enhanced construction processes. FabStation’s mission is to empower steel fabricators with augmented reality to achieve unmatched precision and efficiency in production.
FabStation leverages augmented reality technology to offer innovative solutions for the steel construction industry, resulting in improved accuracy, reduced time and costs, and increased efficiency in production processes. With a focus on the needs of fabricators, the company develops tools that simplify complex processes and enhance final product quality.
