The impact of AR manuals on the food process industry

The food process industry is always changing, driven by new technologies and stricter regulations. Three main pillars have a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the industry: insufficient knowledge levels among (young) staff, the need for hands-on learning and language barriers. But how do you deal with these challenges as a company? In this blog, learn more about the impact of AR manuals on issues in the food process industry.

The Impact of Augmented Reality Manuals

A unique development in the food process industry is the use of AR manuals. These digital manuals -- which can be easily created with the ILC platform -- are being used for a variety of purposes including maintenance, training and conversion of production lines.

Traditional manuals can be complex and time-consuming, especially for new personnel without extensive technical knowledge. AR manuals offer an intuitive and visual way to transfer knowledge. Instead of flipping through thick manuals, field workers can visualize the information they need directly on the machine or production line. This means that both new and experienced employees have easy access to the required knowledge.

Simple knowledge transfer

It is good to understand that AR manuals do not require in-depth technical expertise. Young staff with limited experience can quickly become familiar with complex machines and processes by simply following AR instructions. This makes the onboarding of new staff much more efficient and simplifies the transfer of knowledge within the team. The familiarization period is therefore also shorter and new personnel can be employed as full-fledged colleagues sooner.

In addition, AR manuals eliminate the hassle of searching for the right information in paper documentation. The required instructions are projected directly onto the relevant parts of the machines or products, increasing efficiency and reducing the risk of errors.

Training and learning in practice

In addition to speeding up the familiarization process, AR manuals also provide excellent opportunities for ongoing training and hands-on learning. These digital guides enable real-time training of employees as they work with the machines. This not only promotes understanding and engagement, but also makes ongoing training of experienced employees more efficient.

Avoid language issues

The food process industry is often international in nature, with employees from different countries. Solving language barriers is critical to ensure that all employees have access to the same information, regardless of their native language. With AR manuals, the right instructions can be automatically linked to the right employee in the right language. This is of value for both training purposes and routine maintenance.

Safety first

An added benefit of AR manuals is that they make it possible to understand and demonstrably reduce risks throughout the production process. By presenting the potential hazards in a visual and tangible way, employees can be more aware of the risks and take the necessary precautions to avoid major errors in the process.

In the food process industry, the future is brighter than ever before thanks to the introduction of AR manuals and the ILC platform. These technological advances not only create a more efficient and safer work environment, but also provide opportunities for growth and development within the industry.

Self-enter instructions at the AR manuals

Total Reality has developed the ILC platform. This platform allows you to easily add instructions to the 3D CAD/CAM model of a product or machine via an online editor. A particular part is selected in the editor and instructions are placed in the right place. Instructions are added by companies and manufacturers.

One company in the food process industry that is benefiting considerably from the platform's many advantages is Kaak. The company develops and manufactures stand-alone machines and complete production lines for the industrial bakery industry.

Kaak began testing the ILC platform as a launching customer last year. With results! Not only are the assembly processes more efficient, the personnel have also embraced the new way of working and even more can be done remotely.

Find out for yourself during a demo

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