TNO — Innovation for Life Joint venture TNO × EHV Group · Brainport Eindhoven, the Netherlands

AI-generated work instructions live within 1 hour. Built on TNO research.

Instant Instructions converts your video recording into a complete, step-by-step digital work instruction — multilingual, with cryptographic audit trail, ready for the shop floor. Validated at 45+ Dutch manufacturers.

Trusted by TNO Brainport Eindhoven
“TNO is developing tools for the (semi-)automatic generation of work instructions from 3D-CAD, video, and speech, using AI. As a result, instruction authoring time will be substantially reduced.” — TNO Whitepaper on Digital Work Instructions, 2024
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Why wait?

Other platforms take months.
We take an hour.

No consultants. No IT project. No endless implementation. We set up Instant Instructions for you. You record a video. The AI does the rest. Live work instructions on the shop floor the same day.

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We set it up

We provision your environment, configure your first workstation, and ensure everything is ready. Nothing for you to install.

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Your operator records

Your most experienced operator captures the process on video — with a phone. No script. No professional crew. Just walk through it as usual.

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Instruction live within an hour

The AI transcribes, structures, and translates automatically. A complete step-by-step instruction is live on the floor within the hour — with video, text, and audit trail.

The platform

Powerful capabilities for building digital work instructions.

Six core modules — built on TNO research, tested at 45+ Dutch manufacturers, and in daily production on the shop floor.

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AI step generation

Upload a video or speak in — our AI structures it into discrete steps within 30 minutes. No specialist authoring required.

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Multilingual — automatic

One recording, automatically translated to 25+ languages including English, Dutch, German, French, and Polish. Critical for diverse teams.

Video-step sync

Each text step is linked to the exact moment in the video. Operators see precisely what is meant. Zero interpretation errors.

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Audit trail & compliance

Every session cryptographically verified. Tamper-evident records for ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, and customer audits.

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Analytics dashboard

See where operators struggle, which steps are rewatched, and who has mastered which instructions. Direct input for targeted training.

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ERP/MES/PLM integration

Connects to SAP, AFAS, Exact, and PLM systems. A work order automatically triggers the correct instruction — no searching, no wrong versions.

Proven results

Numbers that speak for themselves.

Based on TNO research at 45+ Dutch manufacturers and validated by Fraunhofer.

30% Onboarding time reduction for new hires TNO 2024
20–40% Error reduction through standardised instructions Fraunhofer 2021
<1h From video recording to live shop-floor instruction Platform standard
100% Sessions audit-documented and ISO-traceable Platform standard
Frequently asked questions

Honest answers to real questions.

Can I really start within an hour?
Yes. We provision your environment, you record a video of a process, and the AI generates the instruction. The first instruction is live within the hour. No IT department required, no installation, no implementation project.
Do I need to rework existing documentation?
No. Instant Instructions works with what you already have: videos, manuals, work cards, even spoken explanations. The AI processes it automatically into structured steps. You don't have to rewrite anything.
What if my workforce is not technical?
That's exactly the target audience. The interface is visual and step-by-step — no long text, no complicated menus. Workers who have never used digital tools understand it after one short explanation. With automatic translation, it works for non-native speakers too.
Can it integrate with our ERP/MES/PLM systems?
Yes. We support integrations with SAP, AFAS, Exact, and other systems. A work order can automatically trigger the correct instruction — the operator does not need to search.
What makes you different from Azumuta, VKS, or Dozuki?
Two things. First: speed. Where other platforms take weeks to months to build instructions, we generate them automatically from video and speech via AI. Second: TNO. We are the only platform built as a joint venture with TNO — scientifically grounded, validated at 45+ Dutch manufacturers, continuously improved through research.

Read the full comparison: Azumuta alternative · VKS alternative · Dozuki comparison.
Is our data secure?
All data is processed and stored in compliance with GDPR. The architecture is designed with data security as a primary principle. Your instructions remain fully your property — export functionality is standard.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on the number of processes, users, and integrations. We always start with a conversation about your situation and expected ROI — before money becomes the focus. Contact us for a no-obligation discussion.
Which industries is Instant Instructions suited for?
Instant Instructions is built for European manufacturing — from high-tech machine building and metal processing to food manufacturing and specialist custom production. Our pilots include VDL Group, WILA, Meijer Group, SIOUX, and Kooken.
How long does it take to create my first work instruction?
A typical 2-to-5 minute video recording produces a complete step-by-step instruction within 30 minutes. Including environment setup, the entire system is live on the shop floor within 1 hour.
TNO Scientifically grounded by TNO

Schedule a pilot on your own production line.

A scoped, board-reviewable evaluation. We define one production line and two reference procedures, capture baseline KPIs, and produce the first AI-generated instruction live on day 1 of engagement.

  • No IT project · NDA available · your own data
  • First instruction live on day 1 — reviewable by your board
  • Results measured against your own KPIs by week 4
  • Joint venture with TNO — your data remains your property

Request a pilot

We respond within one business day.

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Three ways to start

Pick the entry point that matches your stage.

No sales pitch — just practical information at the depth that fits where you are right now.

Prefer to talk? Call +31 40 309 80 18 — we respond within one business day.