AR-Disassembly Stations Go Live at Gorenje GSI
A major step forward in smart remanufacturing — our augmented reality disassembly technology is now fully operational on the factory floor in Slovenia.
We have just reached a key milestone: our AR-Disassembly Stations for washing machines are now live and operational at Gorenje GSI in Polzela, Slovenia. After an intensive three-day on-site deployment and testing phase, the technology was rolled out over three phases;
Installation of AR-Disassembly Stations
Verification of AR-guided disassembly instructions
Hands-on training for workers and refurbishment engineers
Smart machines that know their own condition
The latest generation of Gorenje washing machines has been equipped with redesigned electronics and firmware that monitor machine health in real time, tracking everything from motor energy consumption to component wear. This continuous stream of operational data feeds into neural network models trained to assess the condition of key components — including the motor, water heater, and pump.
The result is an intelligent triage system: when a machine is returned, engineers can quickly determine whether it should be repaired, remanufactured, or directed toward recycling — decisions that were previously based on manual inspection alone.
The AR workstation in detail
To support the physical side of the disassembly process, a dedicated AR workstation has been built at Chemnitz University of Technology. The station is capable of lifting, tilting, and positioning washing machines while projecting step-by-step instructions onto a large touchscreen. Built-in AI automatically verifies each step as it is completed, reducing errors and guiding engineers through even complex procedures with confidence.
AI step verification - Automatically confirms each disassembly step in real time, reducing errors and keeping engineers on track.
Motorised positioning - The station lifts, tilts, and positions washing machines ergonomically for safe and efficient disassembly.
DiCiM Flow Master - A new web application managing data flow between connected machines, AI diagnostics, and the wider platform.
Underpinning all of this is DiCiM Flow Master, a new web application that manages the flow of data between connected machines, AI diagnostics, and the wider platform. With mechanics, sensors, and software all now in place, the station is currently in the testing phase for user-friendliness and operational efficiency.
What comes next
This deployment represents exactly the kind of real-world validation that moves a project from prototype to practice. Seeing the system running on the factory floor — and watching the Gorenje GSI team adopt it with such enthusiasm — confirms that the direction we have been building toward is the right one.
A huge thank you to our colleagues at Technische Universität Chemnitz for producing and coordinating the shipment, and to the Gorenje GSI team in Polzela for the warm welcome and outstanding collaboration throughout the deployment.