Case Study: 3Z RF Vision achieves fast, reliable cell tower antenna alignment with PDE’s embedded Linux AR solution

Pacific Design Engineering Ltd keeps cell tower antenna alignment one-hand simple with PDE

The customer, Pacific Design Engineering Ltd, faced the challenge of developing an embedded system for a handheld antenna alignment tool. The system needed to feature an augmented reality interface and an extremely efficient workflow to help technicians working at height on cell towers complete their jobs quickly and safely without unnecessary trips up and down the mast.

PDE built the complete embedded Linux system for the device, creating a stable and responsive platform tuned for the constrained hardware. The solution included a real-time augmented reality overlay that provided clear alignment guidance directly on the live camera feed, allowing technicians to work with minimal menu navigation. PDE also provided electronics support during the hardware bring-up phase, ensuring a smooth transition to production.

Pacific Design Engineering Ltd