[Pokayoke Example] Measures to Prevent Forgetting to Mark with a Grease Pencil

Maintaining the usability of the grease pencil, measures to prevent forgetting to mark.

This is an introduction to a case study on tool development for preventing work omissions (Poka-Yoke) through IoT using industry-leading electric tools. We received a request from an automotive manufacturer to implement Poka-Yoke measures (to prevent forgetting to mark) in the production process using a grease pencil (a retractable colored pencil that can write on various materials such as ceramics, metals, glass, rubber, and plastics), and we made it a reality. [Details] - Utilized the body of the Check Pen S (which contains a wireless module) as is. - Developed a new "pipe section" tailored to the features of the grease pencil, achieving a short development period and low cost. - During the design of the pipe section, both "the length that allows the grease pencil lead to be extended" and "the thickness suitable for the grease pencil" were considered. - Ensured usability while incorporating measures to prevent forgetting to mark. Due to high demand from many customers, we have decided to add this product as one of the lineup of the Check Pen S (CP-09S). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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