Normalized claim
Quantified impact: 100%
All FAT operations shifted to 100% virtual walkthroughs.
Last evidence check: Jul 22, 2026
Stevanato Group revolutionizes pharmaceutical equipment inspections with HoloLens 2
Use case typeTraining simulationUpdated Jun 13, 2026
Stevanato Group, a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing, faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic in conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for vaccine inspection equipment. Traditionally performed in person, these tests transitioned to remote implementation using Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Teams. This mixed reality technology allowed engineers to host virtual walkthroughs, demonstrate machine functionalities, and collaborate with customers worldwide. As a result, the company ensured business continuity and faster delivery schedules amidst the pandemic restrictions, all while meeting stringent quality requirements and engaging clients early on in production processes.
- Organization
- Stevanato Group
- Industry
- Pharma
- Location
- Italy
- Published
- March 2021
Why do we believe this?Outcome claims, sources, and evidence checks
Why do we believe this deployment?Customer identity, provider attribution, maturity, and source checks
- Customer
- Stevanato Group
- Provider
- Microsoft
- Maturity
- Production
- Linked source
- Microsoft
As a result, the company ensured business continuity and faster delivery schedules amidst the pandemic restrictions, all while meeting stringent quality requirements and engaging clients early on in production processes
Customer identity supportedSource describes one deploymentMaturity supported
Primary read
Use case focus
Showing 3 of 3
- 1Mixed reality equipment inspection
- 2Virtual FAT
- 3Real-time remote audits
- Utilized Microsoft HoloLens 2 for remote FAT and equipment inspections.
- Implemented Microsoft Teams for collaboration across teams and clients.
- Introduced mixed reality meetings for early production involvement.
- Conducted real-time equipment audits and design reviews using HoloLens 2.
Technologies
Architecture
Customers use Microsoft HoloLens 2 to virtually attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) globally. Engineers demonstrate functionalities, troubleshoot issues, and share real-time documentation within mixed reality environments. For early production processes, HoloLens facilitates remote audits and hands-on reviews, reducing misunderstandings and delays.
Sources & evidence1
Evidence: Medium50/100Evidence strength
- Customer explicitly identified
- Independent source available
- Quantified outcome available
- Recent evidence check available
- Last evidence check: Jul 22, 2026.
Live sourceStill referenced
The case's original source is still reachable.
- Cited source last checked Jun 12, 2026 — ok (0/1 broken).
Measures whether this deployment's public evidence persists — not whether the system is still in production.
Type: News ArticlePublished: Mar 2, 2021Publisher: MicrosoftEvidence: SecondaryConfidence: Low
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