Almer Technologies acquired by RealWear to drive industrial wearables innovation
14.11.2024
RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies, a Swiss innovator in compact AR headsets, to expand its industrial wearable solutions. Backed by TeamViewer, the move aims to enhance frontline productivity and safety with advanced technology.
 Almer founders Timon Binder and Sebastian Beetschen, and CEO of RealWear Dr Chris Parkinson
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RealWear, a leader in wearable computing for industrial applications, has acquired Swiss AR innovator Almer Technologies in a move designed to transform the industrial Augmented Reality (AR) landscape. The acquisition, supported by TeamViewer, a top provider of enterprise AR software, represents a major step toward equipping frontline workers with advanced AR solutions.
The deal combines RealWear's expertise in rugged, voice-operated devices with Almer's compact, user-friendly AR headsets, which have gained attention for their innovative subscription model. Together, they aim to meet the growing demand for wearable AR devices that enhance productivity and safety in industrial environments.
TeamViewer, a strategic investor in both companies, will maintain its role, continuing to support the integration of software and hardware. Clients like Coca-Cola HBC, Ford, and Samsung SDS have already benefited from these technologies, achieving notable efficiency improvements and cost savings.
Almer's co-founders will join RealWear's executive team, further driving efforts to make AR solutions accessible and intuitive for global frontline workers. This acquisition reinforces RealWear's position as a leader in the industrial wearables market, offering integrated solutions for maximum customer value.
Besides being ranked among the TOP 100 Swiss Startups in 2023 and 2024, Almer Technologies participated in Venture Leaders Mobile in 2023 and won the final stage of Venture Kick in 2022.
Almer's CEO and Co-Founder, Sebastian Beetschen, during the Venture Leaders Mobile 2023 kick-off
The deal combines RealWear's expertise in rugged, voice-operated devices with Almer's compact, user-friendly AR headsets, which have gained attention for their innovative subscription model. Together, they aim to meet the growing demand for wearable AR devices that enhance productivity and safety in industrial environments.
TeamViewer, a strategic investor in both companies, will maintain its role, continuing to support the integration of software and hardware. Clients like Coca-Cola HBC, Ford, and Samsung SDS have already benefited from these technologies, achieving notable efficiency improvements and cost savings.
Almer's co-founders will join RealWear's executive team, further driving efforts to make AR solutions accessible and intuitive for global frontline workers. This acquisition reinforces RealWear's position as a leader in the industrial wearables market, offering integrated solutions for maximum customer value.
Besides being ranked among the TOP 100 Swiss Startups in 2023 and 2024, Almer Technologies participated in Venture Leaders Mobile in 2023 and won the final stage of Venture Kick in 2022.
Almer's CEO and Co-Founder, Sebastian Beetschen, during the Venture Leaders Mobile 2023 kick-off