Augmented reality (AR) instructions using a projector involve projecting step-by-step guidance, visuals, and markers directly onto the physical workspace or components. Instead of relying on manuals or screens, workers see instructions overlaid precisely where actions need to be performed. This makes tasks like assembly or quality checks more intuitive, as the projected information highlights exact locations, sequences, and actions in real time.
By turning the work surface itself into an interactive guide, projector-based AR reduces errors, speeds up workflows, and improves accuracy without the need for wearable devices.
Augmented Reality in manufacturing enhances how people work by overlaying digital information directly onto the physical workspace. Instead of relying on manuals, screens, or memory, operators see visual guidance, such as step-by-step instructions, highlights, and animations, projected in real time exactly where the task is performed.
Because humans learn best visually, AR transforms complex processes into intuitive, easy-to-follow actions. Projection-based AR brings instructions out of documents and onto the shop floor, helping workers understand what to do, where to do it, and how to do it, instantly.
100% training on-the-job
Traditional classroom training separates learning from real work, slowing adaptation and lowering confidence. Augmented enables on-the-job training with real tasks and tools, speeding up learning through hands-on experience.
Fresh hires match the performance of experienced members
New hires can become productive more quickly, and seasoned workers can learn new processes without stepping away from their stations. Digital work instructions are customizable based on skill level, ensuring that each operator receives the right amount of support, exactly when it’s needed.
Just “follow the lights”
AR offers the ultimate in process guidance. By blending visuals, instructions, and the operator’s physical environment, it creates a seamless workflow where users can simply “follow the lights.”
Eliminate guesswork
The intuitive guidance eliminates guesswork, reduces hesitation, and increases focus. The immersive nature of AR enhances confidence and accuracy, leading to faster task completion and fewer worker errors.
Pictures, videos, 3D model, shapes, colors, text, ..
Speed up AR-instruction creation through drag&drop onto the work area
Picture taking from phone directly projected
Project more or less visual cues depending on operator skills
Add multiple projectors to create even a larger work area
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Our Companion App automatically captures process images and uploads them to your media library, where they can be instantly projected onto the work area.
As a result, your team can create ready-to-use visual work instructions in minutes. This automation also reduces manual documentation and accelerates setup, helping you maintain efficiency and consistency across all operations.
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Create AR work instructions from behind your desk
Simply upload an image of the work area and use it as your starting point. This allows you to create and upload AR designs remotely, then deploy them across the shop floor instantly, eliminating the need to go station by station and saving valuable time for process engineers.
Drag & drop simplicity
Easily drag and drop the necessary tools into your design,each one will automatically appear in the correct position within the virtual work area.
