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Connected worker platform for

Industrial Machinery &
Equipment

Put expert guidance on every machine you build and service. VKS standardizes complex builds with visual instructions and complete unit traceability.

Certifications:ISO 9001CE MarkingISO 12100OSHAANSI
Certifications:
ISO 9001CE MarkingISO 12100OSHAANSI

The Lifecycle Reality of Industrial Machinery

When builds rely on paper travelers and tribal knowledge, configuration errors compound across the floor and compromise the unit's final as-built record.

The legacy approach
The operational risk
The VKS advantage
Paper Engineering-to-Floor Handoffs
New drawings and BOMs reach the floor slowly, causing engineering changes to be missed.

Fast and Controlled Rollout

The current configured work instructions go live at every station instantly.

Configurations and Process Steps Held as Tribal Knowledge
Configure-to-order units experience process variability and delays when key experts are unavailable.

Configuration-Driven Guidance

Each build displays only the precise steps required for that exact unit.

As-Built Records Stuck on the Floor
Teams operate without visibility into how the unit was assembled or which subcomponents were used.

Accurate Unit History

A complete unit-level digital record follows the machine from initial assembly through every lifecycle milestone.

The legacy approach
Paper Engineering-to-Floor Handoffs
New drawings and BOMs reach the floor slowly, causing engineering changes to be missed.
The VKS advantage

Fast and Controlled Rollout

The current configured work instructions go live at every station instantly.

The legacy approach
Configurations and Process Steps Held as Tribal Knowledge
Configure-to-order units experience process variability and delays when key experts are unavailable.
The VKS advantage

Configuration-Driven Guidance

Each build displays only the precise steps required for that exact unit.

The legacy approach
As-Built Records Stuck on the Floor
Teams operate without visibility into how the unit was assembled or which subcomponents were used.
The VKS advantage

Accurate Unit History

A complete unit-level digital record follows the machine from initial assembly through every lifecycle milestone.

What VKS Does for Industrial Machinery

Technician in navy overalls assembling a gearbox housing at a workbench, with a VKS screen mounted beside him.

Power your industrial processes with VKS to ensure consistency and traceability. Integrate it with your ERP, PLM, and BI tools to capture plant-wide operational intelligence.

Engineering Change & NPI Rollout

New builds and revisions live at every station in a few clicks.

Configure-to-Order Guidance

Each build shows only the steps for that exact unit.

Commissioning & Acceptance Testing

Guided FAT/SAT with sign-off captured against the unit.

Aftermarket & Field Service

Guided maintenance and repair on equipment you use and build.

Lifetime Unit Traceability

One as-built record, from first build through every service.

How VKS is Tailored Across Industrial Manufacturing

Engineering Change Order tab: VKS screenshot: cutting-insert verification step on a machining setup, with a live work timer.
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Handoff Trigger

A new engineering release, revision, or custom order triggers a guide creation or instruction update.

2

Flexible Build-Up

Attach high-level drawings and CAD links for custom builds, or use modular templates for detailed step-by-step guides.

3

Auto-Capture QC Data

Layer in automated time-tracking, mandatory QC sign-offs, and Andon alerts directly over the drawing or steps.

4

Live Deployment

Approved guidebooks go live instantly at every station, ensuring operators always work from the active release.

Proven ROI on Industrial Machinery & Equipment

Slashing production times by 75%.

With VKS, we have a clear set of 20 processes for our heavy-duty unit. This cut down our production time for that particular unit by approximately 75%. Whenever our higher-ups come to our facility, VKS is one of the things we show off the most.

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Unlocking endless potential.

VKS is a great program to use. There are a lot of opportunities, and after four years I still don't think I have found them all.

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Streamlining ERP connectivity.

We've been connecting more data points between VKS and our ERP, which helps us streamline what we see, reduce non-conformances, and improve line efficiency.

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FAQs

Industrial Machinery & Equipment

Compliance, deployment and integration questions we hear most from regulated shop floors.

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How is VKS used in industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing?

VKS serves as the central digital execution framework for complex, long-cycle equipment assembly. Instead of forcing technicians to navigate stacks of paper engineering drawings and physical travelers, VKS delivers mobile, interactive, configuration-specific visual guidance directly to the shop floor. It tracks multi-week build stages, captures critical torque values and sensor logs, and maintains an unbroken digital record from initial assembly through factory acceptance testing (FAT).

Can VKS handle configure-to-order builds where every unit is different?

Yes. By scanning a work order, VKS dynamically serves only the specific visual steps, subcomponents, and torque specs required for that machine configuration, allowing teams to deploy new custom workflows in hours rather than weeks.

Can VKS guide workers through testing and inspection on the factory floor before shipping?

Yes. Built with real shop-floor operations in mind, VKS guides workers step-by-step through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and final machine inspections without the heavy custom code of external consultants required by legacy MES software. Workers simply scan a work order or machine serial number to load the exact testing steps, log live sensor or PLC data, capture inspection photos, and complete required sign-offs. This gives quality teams real-time visibility and auto-compiles a clean, verified testing record before the machine ever leaves the plant.

How does VKS handle high-level CAD drawings and mid-build engineering changes?

VKS allows authors to attach high-resolution CAD files, wiring diagrams, and visual markups directly to specific build steps. When an engineering update occurs, VKS applies the new drawing or procedure to the active work order instantly, ensuring technicians never assemble a machine using outdated blueprints.