# Bringing a wind turbine gearbox to life in augmented reality

ZF Windpower needed to showcase its SHIFT 6k gearbox at WindEnergy Hamburg before the physical product was available. I supported UI implementation and AR development management. The design was created by design agency King of Hearts in Antwerp.

**Product Type:** iPad augmented reality app  
**Industry:** Wind energy  
**Timeframe:** 2020  
**Role:** UI implementation & AR development management

**Team:** Design by King of Hearts, Antwerp. UI implementation and AR development management by Superflow.

**Scope:** UI implementation, AR development management

![ZF SHIFT 6k app presented on an iPad with surrounding interface screens against a pastel gradient background.](https://www.superflow.design/_astro/zfwindpower1.CLOLz7A-.webp)

## The challenge.

Transporting large wind turbine gearboxes to trade fairs is difficult. ZF’s newest gearbox was still in development, so a physical display was not available.

## The key decision.

The app used plane and image tracking to place a true-to-scale 3D gearbox in augmented reality. Visitors could explore technical details and request information directly in the app.

## The rejected option & why.

Shipping and displaying the physical gearbox could not address a product that was not yet available. An AR presentation made it possible to demonstrate the technology virtually.

## The outcome.

The iPad experience let visitors explore the gearbox and its specifications, with an information form sending enquiries to ZF’s sales team for follow-up.

## Supporting images

![SHIFT 6k gearbox render surrounded by technical product specifications on a blue background.](https://www.superflow.design/_astro/zfwindpower2.CmFD7nb0.webp)

![ZF SHIFT 6k iPad interface showing product benefits and gearbox information.](https://www.superflow.design/_astro/zfwindpower3.xXyv_8E8.webp)

## The final verdict.

The project translated an unavailable physical product into an interactive exhibition experience. King of Hearts in Antwerp created the design; my contribution focused on UI implementation and managing AR development.

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