RealWear Almar Acquisition
RealWear has officially announced its acquisition of Almer Technologies, a Swiss company celebrated for its compact and user-friendly augmented reality (AR) headsets. This strategic move, supported both financially and strategically by TeamViewer, a frontrunner in enterprise AR software, aims to revolutionize AR solutions for frontline workers around the globe.
This acquisition comes in response to the increasing demand for intuitive, wearable AR devices in the industrial sector that enhance safety and boost productivity. The rugged, voice-operated solutions offered by RealWear will now be integrated with Almer’s innovative, subscription-based headsets, creating a powerful synergy in the AR landscape.
A Leap Forward for Frontline Technology
The combination of RealWear’s market leadership and Almer’s specialized expertise presents a formidable alliance of hardware and software capabilities. Almer’s AR headsets, renowned for their sleek design and user-friendliness, have redefined industry standards and set a new benchmark for wearable technology.
Sebastian Beetschen, CEO of Almer Technologies, emphasized their mission to create industrial AR solutions that are both intuitive and effortless. He expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with RealWear to further advance the frontiers of technology for frontline workers.
TeamViewer’s Ongoing Commitment
TeamViewer, which has been a strategic minority investor in both companies, will continue to play a vital role post-acquisition. Major global corporations such as Coca-Cola HBC, Ford, and Samsung SDS have already experienced significant efficiency improvements through the combined technologies of TeamViewer, RealWear, and Almer.
Oliver Steil, CEO of TeamViewer and a newly appointed member of RealWear’s Board of Directors, highlighted the shared vision of merging software and hardware to create world-class productivity solutions. He described this acquisition as a pivotal milestone in the journey toward industrial digital transformation.
Unified Leadership Driving Innovation
The co-founders of Almer will join RealWear’s executive team, focusing on accelerating the global adoption of AR technology. Their collective goal is to make advanced tools more accessible and user-friendly for frontline workers around the world.
With TeamViewer’s steadfast support and the combined strengths of RealWear and Almer, the company is poised to take the lead in the industrial wearables market. By uniting innovative hardware with cutting-edge software solutions, RealWear aims to deliver unmatched value and productivity enhancements for industrial users.
Reflecting on the acquisition, Dr. Chris Parkinson, CEO of RealWear, stated:
“I’m excited to welcome Almer and its founders, Timon Binder and Sebastian Beetschen, into the RealWear family. Their impressive success in Europe aligns seamlessly with our vision to accelerate AR adoption on a global scale. Integrating Almer’s innovative subscription-based hardware rental model into our portfolio will provide flexible and scalable solutions for our partners and customers. We are also grateful for TeamViewer’s renewed commitment, which further strengthens our collaboration with the leading provider of enterprise AR software.”