Worker Guidance System

With the manufacturing industry’s increasing need for lean operations, enhanced quality, precise data acquisition, and fool-proof standardization, worker guidance systems are the leading solution.

The VKS worker guidance system guides employees through their tasks while enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Worker hands holding a tablet with digital work instructions app open.
Worker guidance system in action

Worker Guidance

With photos, videos, and annotations, VKS actively guides operators with the right information at the right time in any language.

  • Interactive Work Instructions

    Use smart forms, alerts, and connected tools to engage in an interactive workflow.

  • Rapid Deployment

    VKS can be deployed within hours, allowing you to create processes quickly and easily.

  • Training Management

    Track employee training status and ensure that every employee meets compliance.

Built-in Quality

VKS introduces a new level of quality control by offering live worker guidance, integrated quality checks, and real-time data collection.

  • In-Process Quality Control

    Quality checkpoints ensure that inspections and ISO requirements happen at the right time.

  • Plug & Play Devices

    Use barcode scanners and calipers to launch jobs and capture serial numbers and key measurements.

  • Reports

    Review and export work orders and operations reports to gain a complete perspective of your shop floor.

Worker guidance system in action
Worker guidance system in action

Work Order Management

Intelligently monitor and track the performance of each work order and its flow through the shop floor.

  • KPIs and Insights

    Use powerful dashboards and KPIs to track live progress, efficiency, and more in real time.

  • Non-Conformance Management

    Track non-conformances and gather insights on common defect reasons to continuously improve.

  • Software Integration

    Connect VKS to your ERP, MES, and BI software to expand the capabilities of your operations.

ToolConnect IoT

VKS expands the capabilities of worker guidance systems through the optional integration of IoT-connected tools.

  • Control Tool Parameters

    ToolConnect IoT ensures that all bolts and screws receive the right amount of torque and angle.

  • Ensure Correct Sequence

    VKS guides the worker while automatically moving to the next step after the tool is used.

  • Gather Quality Data

    VKS monitors and validates smart tool actions while storing the data for quality assurance.

Worker guidance system in action
Worker guidance system in action

Data Connect

By monitoring connected databases, workers can communicate with multiple systems while only interacting with the VKS interface.

  • Label Printing

    Automatically print labels with data gathered in VKS and visually identify key product details.

  • Calibration Verification

    Ensure every worker uses properly calibrated tools by connecting VKS to your calibration database.

  • Database Verification

    Integrate test equipment to capture quality data and guarantee process compliance.

I/O Connect

Connect workers and their environment through direct connections to PLCs, machines, sensors, and devices.

  • Pick-to-Light

    VKS actively guides users by illuminating lights and validating that the correct parts are used.

  • Vision System Integration

    Integrate vision inspection systems to ensure quality and verify all parts meet quality standards.

  • Industry 5.0 Human/Machine Interfacing

    From machine-based communications, sensors, PLCs, and more, VKS connects your workers with their shop floor.

Worker guidance system in action

Boost your operations with VKS.