Introduction

PAI Productivity Tools Improve Training—With Minimal Downtime

The productivity of your manufacturing operation depends largely on having well trained machine operators and maintenance technicians. But accomplishing that in a cost efficient and memorable way can be a challenge. Research has shown again and again that training through videos, manuals, or even in a classroom has limited utility. Employees trained in those ways tend not to remember or retain even a small percentage of what they’ve been taught.

Learning by Doing: The Key to Effective Training

Employees who are trained by actually performing the job function are better-trained employees. However, hands-on learning is not always a practical solution. It can be costly, takes time for both the employee being trained and the trainer, and may require taking equipment off-line.

A simulated learning environment provides your employees with the tools they need to effectively learn how to perform even the most complicated operations. Product Animations, Inc. (PAI) Productivity Improvement Tools provide an interactive, 3-D virtual environment that allows operators of complex machinery to clearly visualize processes and simulate real-life situations.

PAI uses its proprietary software to convert standard operating procedures, 3D models, and animations into powerful, yet affordable, virtual machine simulations. These virtual machines promote performance efficiency by providing operators of production, processing, and packaging machines with the best practice SOP. Whether you are training employees to operate complex machinery on a regular basis, or to perform maintenance that only takes place infrequently, PAI Productivity Improvement Tools can enhance productivity and minimize downtime.

Immerse Your Employees in the Training Environment

Each virtual reality interactive training tool employs a progressive training methodology with 3 fully interactive, immersive modes to teach about the parts:

  • Reference identification
  • Practice identification
  • Test identification

At each step, employees have the opportunity to learn about critical machine areas, components, and tooling involved in the procedure. After employees learn about the parts, they next learn the activities involved in completing the procedure. Specific steps are taught through a series of 3D animations designed to simulate an actual, real world situation.

Immerse Your Employees in the Training Environment

PAI Interactive Training Tools are Versatile and Practical

Productivity Improvement Tools are designed for use in any manufacturing situation. Each system creates a 3D production environment that provides machine operators and maintenance personnel with a real-life simulation of various situations and scenarios.

The tools can be developed for any processing machine and packaging machine. They can also be used for machine setup, changeovers (assembly and disassembly), maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting. PAI has developed more than 50 virtual reality programs for coaters, thermoformers, table compression equipment, dryers, scales, fillers, and labelers.

Fully Immersive and Interactive to Provide a Superior Training Experience

  • Efficient 3D navigation via text search engine, clickable part descriptions, multiple camera views, and a 3-button mouse gives each user greater control of the learning experience
  • Advanced tools such as fly-by viewing and point-and-click identification enhance the process
  • Step-by-step 3D animation that gives users visual SOPs means employees are trained in procedures the way you want them to be
  • Enhanced learning tools such as self-paced reference, practice, and test modes have integrated help menus allow for a more personalized experience and promote comprehension
  • Intuitive application launcher with chapter and learning mode selection facilitates use of the tool
  • Detailed session data gives you information on trainee usage and test results to help ensure that you’re getting the results you want
  • Multi-lingual voice engine lets you customize the tool for global deployment

Make the Most of Your Equipment—and Your Employees

Productivity Improvement Tools provide you with a powerful, efficient, way to promote best practices in your manufacturing operation. Users of PAI tools have reported

  • Fewer preventable errors
  • Reduced damages to machinery from improper assembly
  • Improved safety and compliance
  • Diminished changeover scrap
  • More consistency of operations

Visually oriented interactive 3D training tools from PAI help you increase productivity and minimize downtime to obtain the best possible return on your investment.