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WorkLink by Scope AR

WorkLink by Scope AR is an enterprise augmented reality platform that lets teams author, publish, and follow spatial work instructions and training anchored to real equipment, starting from CAD uploads and a browser-based authoring studio.

Picture a technician on a factory line or in a hangar who needs the right 3D context without flipping through binders. WorkLink targets that gap: authors build sequences in a web studio, viewers follow them on phones, tablets, or headsets with content pinned to the physical scene.

The product sits where design data meets execution. You import CAD into projects, publish experiences, and connect outputs to PLM, MES, MRO, or ERP through APIs, webhooks, and deep links so AR steps are not a side channel but part of the operational record. Scope AR cites customer outcomes such as a 99% reduction in pre-work preparation, about $2.4 million saved in reduced training travel, and about 95% less time spent interpreting work instructions on representative programs (Scope AR, 2024).

Deployment can stay in Scope AR’s cloud or move on-premises when regulations or IP rules require CAD and procedures to remain inside the network; the vendor publishes SOC 2 Type II and NIST-oriented compliance detail in its trust materials. That mix of authoring, viewing, collaboration, analytics, and integration is why large industrial and aerospace programs show up repeatedly in their materials rather than only consumer AR demos.

Specifications

Pricing

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Platforms

WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidiPadOS

Used for

AR work instructionsSkills-based trainingRemote expert assistanceInspection and QAAssembly support

Used by

Field EngineersProduction TechniciansQuality InspectorsMaintenance TeamsTraining Leads

Tasks

Author proceduresDeliver spatial guidanceCapture expert knowledgeIntegrate with PLM or MESAudit field execution

Pros and cons

Pros

  • No-code authoring from familiar CAD starting points
  • Broad device support from pocket phones to AR headsets
  • On-prem option for regulated or IP-sensitive environments
  • APIs and webhooks for closed-loop enterprise workflows

Cons

  • Public list pricing is not published; deals are sales-led
  • Heavy reliance on vendor roadmap for headset transitions (for example HoloLens 2 end of production)
  • Industrial focus may be less tailored to pure design-office-only teams

Key features

  • Browser authoring: Build and publish AR experiences from a modern web browser on PC or Mac without coding.

  • CAD in AR: Import CAD files into projects and superimpose 3D guidance on real assemblies for work instructions and training.

  • Cross-device viewing: Deliver steps on iOS and Android phones and tablets plus headsets such as Apple Vision Pro and HoloLens 2.

  • Remote collaboration: Share live views, annotate the scene, and record sessions for audits or coaching.

  • Enterprise hooks: GraphQL API, webhooks, deep links, and integrations with PLM, MES, MRO, ERP, and IoT data sources.

  • Deployment choice: SaaS cloud or on-premises hosting where sensitive models must stay inside your perimeter.

Pricing

Enterprise (contact sales)

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Scope AR does not list public list prices on scopear.com/pricing as of 2026-04-30; obtain a written quote. amount_cents 0 means not published, not free.

Frequently asked questions

How much does WorkLink by Scope AR cost?

Scope AR does not publish standard per-seat or per-site prices on its public pricing page; WorkLink is sold as an enterprise platform, so you request a quote or schedule a consultation for commercial terms. Budgeting should assume annual enterprise software buying patterns rather than a self-serve checkout. Always confirm current licensing, support tiers, and deployment fees with Scope AR before you sign.

Does WorkLink run on Mac, Windows, and mobile?

Authors build projects in a web browser on PC or Mac, and viewers run dedicated apps on major iOS and Android phones and tablets. Leading AR headsets including Apple Vision Pro and Microsoft HoloLens 2 appear in Scope AR’s compatibility messaging, with a published note that HoloLens 2 hardware is no longer in production but Scope AR intends support mindful of Microsoft’s December 2027 end-of-support timeline.

What CAD or 3D formats can WorkLink use?

Marketing and FAQ copy describe importing CAD files into WorkLink projects and publishing native CAD-derived content across Windows, iOS, and Android viewers. The public pages emphasize CAD ingestion rather than a long public matrix of every extension, so treat format support as vendor-defined per release and validate your exact CAD pipeline in a proof of concept.

Can WorkLink tie AR steps into PLM or MES systems?

Yes. The integrations narrative covers PLM, MES, MRO, and ERP connectivity through a GraphQL API plus webhooks and deep links, with room for IoT feeds during runtime experiences. That pattern suits factories and capital projects that want work instructions and evidence logged back into the system of record instead of living only on the device.

WorkLink vs Taqtile Manifest for industrial AR work instructions: how do they differ at a high level?

Both vendors pitch enterprise AR and digital work instructions with no-code authoring, device breadth, and integrations into operational systems. WorkLink highlights Scope AR’s analytics, AI-assisted creation themes on the main site, and explicit HoloLens 2 and Vision Pro positioning. Manifest messaging from Taqtile stresses offline operation, containerized deployment options, and Manifest-branded modules such as remote assistance. Pick based on your required CAD formats, security model, offline needs, and integration proof points rather than brand alone.

Who is WorkLink meant for in construction-adjacent or built-asset industries?

Scope AR’s published stories lean toward aerospace, defense, aviation, general industrial, and medical device manufacturing, with use cases in assembly, inspection, maintenance, and training. Teams that assemble complex engineered products, perform repetitive field service, or run high-compliance QA are the natural fit; pure back-office design-only groups may get less day-one value unless they also own field or shop execution.

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