The Assembly

In this episode, Adam interviews Nishant Raj, Co-Founder of Virtual Learning Factory about VR and digital twins for small manufacturing businesses.

Nishant has over a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry and is an entrepreneur who leverages data and technology to create value for customers and stakeholders. 

He’s co-founded the Virtual Learning Factory. This innovative venture is dedicated to assisting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in upskilling their workforce through the use of digital twins for both training and operational purposes. Driven by a vision to empower SMEs, Nishant aims to propel them to new heights with the aid of enabling technologies.

In this episode, Nishant talks Adam through the consumer-grade virtual replicas, or digital twins he and his team build to enable small manufacturing businesses to train people at scale on complex machinery. Nishant discusses how they create these replicas, and the impact this has on frontline training. 

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What is The Assembly?

The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble

The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations.
That’s what The Assembly delivers.

Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward.

In each episode, you’ll find:
Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today
Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape
Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture
Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability

Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast.

Formally known as L&D Challenges.