In this episode, AREA Executive Director Mark Sage chats with Alan Markworth, Senior Manager of the Monozukuri Skills Promotion Centre at Denso Manufacturing UK.

Alan explains how Denso is driving measurable impact from AR in its manufacturing environments. From remote expert assistance to on-demand self-help tools for frontline workers, Denso is applying AR where it solves real operational challenges. Alan walks through how his team identifies specific use cases, validates requirements, and ensures that the technology supports—not disrupts—existing workflows.

The conversation highlights lessons learned from deploying AR at scale, including how Denso measures value beyond just efficiency gains. Alan describes how AR improves worker confidence, reduces downtime, and enables faster knowledge transfer in complex production settings. His practical experience offers a roadmap for any enterprise looking to move AR out of the lab and into the line of fire.

Illustration from the Denso Global website.
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