VR technology that streamlines production – and secures the employees of the future

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In order to test new production phases and streamline our contract manufacturing in the long run, we have developed a multi-spindle lathe simulator in virtual reality (VR). At DreamHack Summer 2019 in Elmia, Jönköping, we presented the simulator for the first time in the form of a VR game, partly with the aim of sparking interest in a career within the industry among the event’s younger visitors.

At our stand “Dreamjobber by Gnosjö Automatsvarvning” potential future colleagues could get a feel for what a day in the life of an operator in a modern industry involves, while also trying to beat the game’s high-score.

Future-proof with manufacturing of the future
There was jubilation over the fact that an industry player like Gnosjö Automatsvarvning attended DreamHack. For our part, we regarded our participation as proof of our commitment to spark interest in the younger generation in an industry that is sometimes challenged by prejudices of being old fashioned.

“Being able to attract and train the operators and setters of tomorrow using advanced VR simulators increases our chances as a manufacturing company of reaching out to new colleagues. This allows us to secure the next generation of interested and curious employees,” explains Linda Fransson, CEO of Gnosjö Automatsvarvning.

“A not entirely simple task as there are preconceived notions about the industry,” she emphasises.

Digital tools for a forward-looking industry
“We’ll probably see a great increase in digital tools within the industry. Being able to practise in VR is very effective, and it will open many doors for those who understand the benefits early on,” say developers Björn Syse and Robert Södergren.

Together with us here at Gnosjö Automatsvarvning, they have designed and developed the VR simulator that was tested by almost 500 visitors at DreamHack.

Training and skills always in focus
At Gnosjö Automatsvarvning we’re looking forward to testing more machines and tools in VR environments. The technology has great potential to become an important educational tool for the industry.

“We’re always exploring the possibilities that exist in training our employees. VR is just one of the technologies that we make use of,” says Linda Fransson.

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