Augmented Reality for Craft Beer Industry, Packaging to Follow
Apr 2, 2021
GEELONG, Australia, April 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A high-tech concept that turns product packaging into interactive 'virtual' displays could help to drive craft beer's popularity even higher, with today's announcement that the technology would roll out to the industry in 2021.
The platform, aptly named BEERSCANS™ has been developed for the industry and is a tool for brewers to offer a unique virtual experience, from every beer label.
Beer & Augmented Reality
The concept uses smartphones to scan labels, and augmented reality to project content back onto the can or bottle.
Dave Chaffey, from Third Aurora, the company behind the platform, said the "wow factor" is a powerful drawcard, to attract customers.
"The augmented reality is just incredible. You literally see jaws drop. "
"It really captures the imagination."
"That's the razzle dazzle. It's the team behind it all that are the real stars of the show. "
Storytelling, authenticity draws consumers
The company is pitching the concept to consumers as a way to discover the backstory – the people, processes, and place behind their favourite beer.
Point of sale materials will dare consumers to bring their beer to life, as well as challenging them to 'unlock' the story behind the beer.
See demonstration on the BEERSCANS™ website
According to Chaffey, BEERSCANS™ is a great fit for the craft beer industry.
"This is all about delivering a great experience, one that's a bit different."
"It's informative, and entertaining – and it's with real people, telling their story straight their own product. That authentic mix is where consumers see value, said Chaffey" and we think it aligns well with the craft beer movement."
"The consumer response has been strong; we can see a pathway to bring the concept to every craft beer."
Intriguing opportunities
Whilst the focus is on the customer, a range of additional features make it hard to ignore the intriguing commercial opportunities:
- Promotions
- Capturing Sales
- Social media connection
- Activation of all inventories
On that last point, Chaffey interjects – "Ok, this is great."
"Forget QR codes. The smartphone app uses image recognition technology to analyse the detail of cans and bottles – effectively identifying products by 'sight', the same way you or I would."
"A business only has to upload one label for our system to learn, and then every identical label across the world activates. Whether it's from the latest batch, or an old bottle that's been in a fridge for ten years."
If the label looks the same, it's active.
Rollout Dates
BEERSCANS™ is set launch in Q3 of 2021, capping the initial release to fifty US brands. Interested parties are encouraged to visit Beerscans.com, to register an expression of interest.
Media Enquiries
Media Contact: Dave Chaffey, Parner, Third Aurora & BEERSCANS™
Via Media Center: beerscans.com/media/
Phone: +61 1300 633 390
BEERSCANS™ is a product of Third Aurora – a Collaborative Tech Engine, supported by Innovative technology by Vuforia Engine.
SOURCE Third Aurora
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