The parent company of a high-profile business in Gloucestershire has announced an agreement with a leading publisher of augmented reality software solutions.

Safran, which owns Safran Landing Systems based in Gloucester, has revealed that another of its companies, Safran Electrical and Power, has signed a technological and commercial co-operation agreement with Diota.

The agreement relates to research and development work on the design, development and operation of innovative solutions using augmented and optimized reality, for Safran Electrical and Power products, equipment and services.

Diota, a leading publisher of augmented reality software solutions for industry, provides solutions that enable manufacturers to closely link digital data to on-the-ground operations and thereby boost the performance and traceability of their operations and processes.

This agreement will see Diota working with the world leader in aviation wiring, to develop products and services around the maintenance and installation validation of electrical systems for aviation and aerospace applications.

Sébastien Jaulerry, vice-president of the EWIS Eurasia division of Safran Electrical and Power, said: "Our strategic partnership with Diota will allow us to move ahead more quickly with our strategy of creating value for aircraft manufacturers and airlines.

"Both the technological and cultural aspects of this start-up will support Safran Electrical and Power's disruptive approach."

Picture: Copyright Adrien Daste/Safran