The HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition for restricted environments now on sale

Microsoft says there is strong demand for HoloLens 2 to operate in environments that have rigorous requirements or are regulated by industry certifications such as the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.

Microsoft has secured certification for using a special version of the HoloLens 2 in restricted and regulated environments such as clean rooms, called the HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition.

The HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition meets particle emissions standards to enter and operate in their highly controlled cleanroom environments and in the energy sector, and can function safely in potentially hazardous environments.

The new HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition has achieved the following industrial standards and certifications:

In addition to the industrial standards ratings, the new HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition is supported with a two year warranty and a Rapid Replacement Program. The Rapid Replacement program minimizes downtime, with advance exchange and expedited shipping.

The HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition can now be used without modifying space, protocols, or workflows, meaning even in restricted environments it can:

• Provide workers with access to remote experts any time they need it.
• Complete tasks faster and more accurately than ever before with interactive 3D guides.
• Train and onboard new employees faster with a “learning by doing” approach.

Examples of such applications include:

• Lockheed Martin is using HoloLens 2 to build the Orion spacecraft and reduce touch labor—what used to require an eight-hour shift can now be completed in just 45 minutes.
• Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is using HoloLens 2 to limit healthcare employee’s exposure to patients with COVID-19, reducing the time staff are exposed to the disease by as much as 83 percent.

HoloLens 2 Industrial Edition is now on sale in select markets where HoloLens 2 is available, and can be purchased for $4,950.00 here.