Virtual Reality

Blog post: 15/04/2026 2:49 pm

Author: Spark Team

Manufacturing is one of the clearest business cases for virtual reality because it combines physical processes, technical complexity and constant pressure on speed, safety and consistency. VR gives manufacturers immersive ways to train operators, rehearse tasks and understand systems before live execution. Reuters reported this month that ABB is working with Nvidia to improve industrial robot training by making virtual simulations more realistic, while Deloitte’s digital-shop floor work highlights immersive VR and AR operator training as a useful tool for workforce upskilling.

Blog post: 14/04/2026 1:32 pm

Author: Spark Team

Insurance is not usually the first sector associated with virtual reality, but it is becoming a more interesting one as insurers look for better ways to explain complexity, train staff and modernise customer interaction. Recent insurance-sector writing from Emerald frames “the metaverse in insurance” around virtual customer experiences, while wider industry discussion continues to connect immersive technology with claims understanding, policy explanation and digital innovation.

Blog post: 13/04/2026 4:18 pm

Author: Spark Team

Radiation oncology depends on precision at every stage. From patient positioning and beam setup to dose calculation and organ-at-risk sparing, success relies on disciplined workflows and consistent attention to detail. Even small setup errors can have meaningful consequences, which is why training in this field has always required a strong blend of technical understanding, spatial awareness, and procedural accuracy.

Blog post: 13/04/2026 1:14 pm

Author: Spark Team

In automotive manufacturing, quality assurance is not simply a final check. It is a core part of production performance. Inspectors are expected to verify dimensions, interpret tolerances, recognise variation, and support decisions that affect yield, rework, and customer satisfaction. As components become more complex and tolerances tighter, training for inspection roles needs to be just as rigorous as training for assembly.

Blog post: 13/04/2026 11:02 am

Author: Spark Team

Runway incursions remain one of aviation’s most persistent operational risks. They sit at the intersection of communication, signage awareness, surface navigation and procedural discipline. Virtual reality can help pilots and ground crews train those behaviours together, using realistic airside scenarios that improve recognition, coordination and hold-point compliance before a real mistake occurs.