Case Study: TNO achieves faster, error-free assembly with LightGuide AR projected work instructions

TNO - Customer Case Study

TNO, along with manufacturing partners Bronkhorst High Tech, Omron, and TE Connectivity, faced the challenge of adapting to the rapidly changing nature of manufacturing, which demanded more flexible, faultless, and fast production of a high mix of products. They needed a way to quickly deploy and manage assembly processes for a wide range of operators. To address this, they implemented LightGuide's AR projected work instructions as part of an operator support system.

The solution from LightGuide involved integrating its augmented reality software into a flexible manual assembly workplace. The system projects instructions directly onto the work surface, guiding operators through each step, providing immediate feedback, and preventing errors by illuminating the correct parts. This implementation resulted in a 57% reduction in total cycle time, a 70% reduction in pick time, and completely eliminated picking and placement errors. LightGuide also reduced the workload for experienced operators by 25% compared to previous digital instructions.

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