Introduction
The customer: ZEISS
ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, with a presence in Brazil since 1913. Operating four vision centers in Brazil, ZEISS produces high-quality prescription eyeglasses and lenses — where accuracy and quality are paramount.
SmartX HUB's RFID solution was deployed to eliminate production errors and optimize the entire manufacturing process through work-in-progress production control.
The Challenge
In prescription eyewear, accuracy is non-negotiable
Enhancing the yield of eyeglass manufacturing was crucial to reduce waste and lower costs while maintaining product quality. Accuracy in prescription eyeglasses is non-negotiable — errors lead to customer dissatisfaction, complaints and costly returns. Common mistakes included selecting the wrong lens type, material or coating during production, and manual data entry consumed hours of production time daily.
Zero margin for error
Wrong prescriptions mean complaints and costly returns.
Wrong lens / material
Errors picking lens type, material or coating during production.
Manual data entry
Manual entry consumed hours of production time daily.
Waste & cost
Low yields drove up waste and manufacturing costs.
