Visualizing the experience, intuition, and skills of veterans. Supporting the transmission of lens polishing techniques and the elimination of individual dependency.
In the lens polishing sector of the optical equipment industry, advanced expertise and skilled techniques significantly influence product quality. In particular, the tacit knowledge accumulated over many years by veteran technicians—such as experience, intuition, tips, and judgment criteria—is essential for passing on to the next generation. However, these know-how are often difficult to articulate and tend to become personalized. Our support for the transmission of technology and skills involves careful interviews and work analysis with experienced individuals, making tacit knowledge visible and systematic by clarifying "why certain judgments are made." This leads to the development of young talent, the inheritance of skills, the reduction of personalization, and the mitigation of risks associated with technology loss due to retirements.
【Application Scenarios】
- Investigating the causes of defects in lens polishing
- Standardizing the skills of analysis personnel
- Promoting learning from past defect cases
- Providing practical guidance for young talent development
【Effects of Implementation】
- Reduction in defect analysis time
- Improvement and standardization of analysis accuracy
- Sharing of previously personalized know-how
- Enhancement of overall organizational technical capabilities