HoloLens 2 for Industry:The Reference Mixed Reality Headset
This guide answers the questions that industrial leaders ask before investing: what is the true value of HoloLens 2 for my industry? What is its total cost including software and deployment? What are its real limitations?
+40%
annual growth of HoloLens 2 deployments in manufacturing and field service
Source: IDC Market Share Report, 2023
-30%
reduction in time to resolution on first contact with HoloLens 2 Remote Assist
Source: Boeing / Scope AR, case study 2022
2-3h
of active battery life, with a 52° field of view and 2K resolution per eye
Source: Microsoft official specifications
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Enterprise security
Windows Holographic for Business, device encryption, HIPAA and FedRAMP compliance. On-premises deployment available for data sovereignty requirements.
Hands-free operation
Hands-free operation
Eye and gesture recognition frees technicians' hands for real work. No controller needed. Intuitive, productive, safe in industrial environments.
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Designed for business
Snapdragon 850, 4GB RAM, active battery 2-3 hours. Mature ecosystem with SAP, Dynamics 365, PTC Vuforia, and custom business applications.
What HoloLens 2 does better than any other headset
Hand tracking:The HoloLens 2 is the only headset with hand tracking that is precise and robust enough for natural interaction with holograms in industrial conditions. Pinching, grabbing, moving, resizing — the operator interacts with their holograms as if they were real objects, without a controller.
Spatial tracking accuracy:The HoloLens 2 anchors its holograms in physical space with an accuracy of ±5mm within a 5m radius. A hologram placed on a machine stays there, even if the operator moves, turns around, or leaves the room and comes back. This persistence is essential for design review and quality control.
Microsoft ecosystem:Native integration with Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Teams Remote Assist, and Dynamics 365 Field Service. For companies already in the Microsoft ecosystem, the HoloLens 2 is the obvious choice.
Industrial use cases: MRO Maintenance
- AR-assisted maintenance:Work instructions appear directly on the equipment. Procedural steps align with spatial reality. Reduces errors, speeds up training.
- Design review and CAD visualization:Display full-scale CAD overlays in production facilities. Validate designs before manufacturing.
- Quality inspection:Capture and annotate inspection findings with spatial context. Real-time documentation of defects.
- Training and knowledge transfer:Hands-on immersive learning. Junior technicians learn procedures in context with real equipment.
When to choose HoloLens 2 over an alternative?
- HoloLens 2 : Meilleur pour la fabrication industrielle, les sessions prolongées sans les mains, le service sur le terrain et les exigences de sécurité d’entreprise.
- RealWear HM Series : Environnements difficiles, atmosphères explosibles (ATEX), conditions extérieures difficiles.
- Apple Vision Pro: Premium visual fidelity, collaborative design studios, sales assistance.
- Meta Quest 3 : Coût inférieur, travailleurs mobiles, scénarios VR/MR hybrides orientés consommateurs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most frequently asked questions by our customers about HoloLens 2.
The retail price is approximately €3,500 excluding tax per unit. Partner pricing is available through certified integrators like Myxed for orders of 5 or more units. Rental options (Device as a Service) are available starting at approximately €80/month per unit.
No, HoloLens 2 is not ATEX certified. For explosive atmospheres Zone 0/1/2, use RealWear HM-Series (HM-1A) certified ATEX II 3G. HoloLens 2 operates in general industrial environments with standard electrical compliance.
Yes, in offline mode for locally installed applications. Remote Assist and cloud features require a connection. AR procedures can be downloaded in advance to operate without on-site network.
Yes. The HoloLens 2 is designed to be worn over prescription or safety glasses. A helmet attachment kit is available (Industrial Adjustment Kit, ~€150). In practice, some users in challenging environments prefer the RealWear for long sessions with full PPE.