As the industrial sector increasingly turns to digital solutions to enhance productivity and safety, the demand for intuitive, wearable AR devices has surged. Since its inception in 2021, Bern-based Almer Technologies has been at the forefront of enhancing frontline intelligence and empowering workers with instant access to crucial company knowledge.
The company’s flagship product Almer Arc 2 is a lightweight, augmented reality (AR) headset designed to enhance productivity and communication for industrial applications such as remote maintenance, customer service and guided work in logistics. With a relentless focus on execution and customer-centric solutions, Almer quickly gained recognition as a disruptive force in enterprise AR and set a new industry standard.
Two months after raising CHF 3 million, the ETH Zurich spinoff has been acquired by RealWear, a leading manufacturer of industrial smart glasses and wearable devices designed for frontline workers across various industries to enhance productivity, safety, and communication in industrial settings. RealWear's established rugged, voice-operated solutions are now complemented by Almer's innovative, subscription-based AR headsets. Ultimately, this acquisition is set to make advanced technology more accessible and user-friendly for frontline workers across the globe.
Sebastian Beetschen, CEO of Almer Technologies, said, "Almer's innovative approach for frontline workers has enabled us to deliver industrial AR solutions that are the most intuitive and most effortless to use. We're excited to bring in our expertise and speed of execution to RealWear and push the boundaries of frontline worker solutions."
“We are thrilled that the Almer team is joining forces with the American leader in the augmented reality space for frontline workers. This strategic move validates our early conviction that Almer is a technical front-runner. By uniting RealWear’s strong brand and extensive distribution network with Almer’s superior design, technology, and pioneering business model, the new entity is positioned to become an undisputed market leader. With impressive and complementary leadership teams steering this venture, the future of this combined entity promises to redefine the industry standard” said Olivier Laplace, Managing Partner at Vi Partners, a Swiss venture capital firm and investor in Almer, who will join the board of directors of RealWare following the acquisition.
Almer's co-founders will also join RealWear's executive team, creating a unified leadership focused on accelerating global AR adoption.
Acquisition powered by TeamViewer
TeamViewer has been a key partner and a strategic minority investor to both RealWear and Almer prior to the acquisition and will maintain this role moving forward. Global giants such as Coca-Cola HBC, Ford, Samsung SDS and many more have experienced significant efficiency gains and cost reductions by leveraging the combined power of TeamViewer’s software, RealWear's and Almer's wearable technology.
(Press release/RAN)
Picture L-R: Timon Binder - Co-Founder Almer, Dr. Chris Parkinson - CEO RealWear, Sebastian Beetschen - Co-Founder Almer