Background and achievements
AMPP’s legacy of technical leadership spans nearly 150 years, stemming from the merger of two renowned organizations: NACE International and SSPC. Today, AMPP serves more than 36,000 members, offering a strong foundation in global standards development, professional certification, and workforce education focused on materials protection and performance.
In recent years, AMPP has expanded its strategic focus to include emerging technologies that support digital transformation in high-consequence industries. Recognizing the value of augmented reality (AR) in enhancing training, inspection, and maintenance workflows, AMPP has joined AREA to collaborate with leading innovators and enterprise adopters who are advancing scalable AR solutions.
AMPP’s work with military, energy, and maritime partners positions the organization to contribute unique insights to the development of AR-enabled best practices, particularly in asset management, corrosion mitigation, and workforce development. Through AREA, AMPP aims to help shape interoperable AR frameworks that deliver measurable improvements in performance and safety across various sectors.
Challenges to be addressed by AR
- Workforce Development: Addressing skills gaps and accelerating hands-on training through immersive, scalable AR experiences—especially in defense, energy, and maritime sectors.
- Remote Expert Support: Enabling real-time guidance for field technicians in hazardous or remote environments where access to expertise is limited.
- Inspection & Maintenance Consistency: Standardizing complex procedures using guided AR workflows to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with global standards.
- Asset Lifecycle Visibility: Enhancing condition monitoring and documentation through AR-integrated digital tools that support long-term asset performance.
- Safety & Risk Reduction: Improving situational awareness and task execution by delivering just-in-time data in high-risk operational environments.
- Interoperability & Standardization: Ensuring AR solutions align with industry regulations and AMPP certifications across sectors.
Why AR is a strategic area
AR offers powerful, scalable solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in infrastructure protection and performance. From accelerating workforce training to improving inspection accuracy and enabling real-time remote support, AR aligns with AMPP’s mission to advance safety, security, and sustainability across critical sectors.
As industries face increasing complexity, labor shortages, and the need for greater operational efficiency, AR provides a transformative bridge between technical expertise and field execution. By exploring AR’s potential, AMPP is helping its members integrate emerging technologies that enhance asset integrity, reduce risk, and support digital transformation, while maintaining alignment with global standards and certification practices.