New operator training
Rehearse station setup, part selection and the work sequence before joining production. Learners can repeat a difficult step without using line capacity.
Industries /
Manufacturing
Practise the task without stopping the line.
Use VR for station training and hazard recognition, and AR for instructions at the point of work. Focus on the steps that cause repeat errors, rework or long supervised training.
Discuss your project
PRACTICAL USES
Where it helps your team.
Training competes with production time. Repeat errors add rework and place more demand on supervisors.
Changeovers and product variants
Compare the correct tooling and sequence for each variant. AR instructions can show the next check while keeping both hands available.
Inspection and maintenance preparation
Practise finding defects and following approved checks. Review omissions in training before an operator works around live equipment.
PUBLISHED INDUSTRY EVIDENCE
What the data shows.
30%+less inspection time
50%less new-hire and cross-functional training time
AGCO reported these improvements at its Jackson factory in 2017 using assisted-reality smart glasses. The results concern that implementation, not a general VR headset benchmark.
Source: AGCO, assisted reality with Glass (2017)External research and implementation examples. These are not measured results from Vrelab projects.
MEASURE YOUR PILOT
Check the difference in your operation.
- First-pass success on the selected task
- Rework and missed quality checks
- Supervised hours before station sign-off
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Build around the actual task.
A station recording, SOP, common errors and a production or quality reviewer. Agree the acceptance checklist before building the module.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you start.
Will this replace shop-floor training?
No. Use it to prepare and assess learners before supervised practice. Your team keeps responsibility for machine authorisation and practical sign-off.
How do we show a cost saving?
Compare trainer hours, training-related line use and rework for the same task. Include hardware, content maintenance and rollout costs in the calculation.