Through intelligent observation the Retrocausal action recognition system called Pathfinder Apollo analyzes complex manual activities to help operators avoid assembly errors and improve training in manual and repetitive work on the assembly line. The Pathfinder software is a hardware agnostic, self-service platform that detects any error in the performance of tasks by operators on an assembly line and triggers audible and visual alerts upon the error. In addition, the Pathfinder Apollo continuously performs time studies, enabling greater control and management over the manual activities performed in a manufacturing unit.

“We welcome Retrocausal in our distribution family. This not only adds another leading and innovative AI specialist to our portfolio but also represents another step in further vertical diversification of Macnica operations in Europe” says Fabio Sousa, Technology Solutions Division Director at Macnica ATD Europe. “The Pathfinder Apollo has the potential to revolutionize industrial assembly lines, as it automates the checking of manual and repetitive processes, enabling greater control and management of activities.”

More information on the Retrocausal intelligence augmentation system Pathfinder Apollo can be found at https://www.macnica-atd-europe.com/artificial-intelligence.

About Macnica ATD Europe

Macnica ATD Europe unites the European operations of stock-listed Macnica Inc. (headquartered in Yokohama/Japan), one of the world’s largest distributors of semiconductors founded in 1972. The roots of Macnica ATD Europe go back to the distributor of imaging solutions ATD Electronique which was fully acquired by Macnica Inc. in 2019; and the former German entity Macnica GmbH. Today, Macnica, Inc. has established its European headquarter Macnica ATD Europe in Chatou near Paris with sales offices in various European countries. It combines several decades of B&B semiconductor and imaging distribution experience with a vast product range covering memories, GNSS, IoT, and power management ICs as well as a focus on image sensors, optics, interface circuits, IPs, imaging processors, cables, and OLED micro displays; and a growing portfolio of ready to use AI solutions. 

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