When it comes to innovation, TinyMobileRobots (TMR) is a name that is redefining efficiency in the world of outdoor robotics. Founded as a small Danish startup, the company has grown into a global leader in line marking automation, with over 120 talented professionals and headquarters in Denmark as well as a thriving US office based out of Atlanta, and subsidiary companies in Central Europe and the Pacific region. Their high-precision outdoor robots are helping Athletic Directors, Facility Managers, and Groundskeepers save time and resources while delivering professional-grade results.
As with many fast-growing companies, scaling production processes can present challenges. For TMR, one of the key pain points was the lack of proper documentation for their production line. Work instructions were minimal, leaving operators to rely heavily on memory and peer-to-peer training. This not only introduced variation into the assembly process but also made onboarding new staff more difficult.
“We had very little documentation, which made it crucial for each production operator to remember all the details of the assembly processes. That created risk of variation in both products and workflows.”
Discovering Cadasio
When searching for a solution, TMR needed something easy to adopt, cost-effective, and powerful enough to support their CAD-based workflows. After reviewing several options, Cadasio stood out.
“We were looking for a fairly simple, not too expensive, and easy-to-get-started-with solution” says QA/PE engineer, Ann-Sofie Eriksen Hove. “Cadasio hit that right spot between simple and still highly professional output. With a price and user interface that did not need much convincing.”
Using Onshape as their CAD system, the integration with Cadasio was seamless. The team could quickly generate clear, visual work instructions directly from their CAD data.
One Source of Truth
One of the biggest advantages TMR has experienced is having a single source of truth for production processes. Instead of instructions scattered across notes, memories, or informal training, all documentation now flows through Cadasio.
“We now have one truth in our production processes.” explains Ann-Sofie. “One place where changes and updates can be communicated. It gives us a baseline for discussions and improvements. For new employees, or when expanding the skills of current operators, it is now much easier to get started.”
The visual output has also been a game-changer. By reducing the reliance on text and instead using arrows, detailed views, and colour highlights, Cadasio makes instructions more intuitive.
Unexpected Benefits
Beyond the initial improvements in production, TMR found that Cadasio delivered additional, unexpected value. The software has become particularly beneficial during New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
“With Cadasio we can create detailed early stage work instructions even before introducing physical parts in production” says Ann-Sofie. “This made communication between production and development engineers much easier, setting a clear baseline.”
Feedback from internal teams has also been overwhelmingly positive. “People seeing the instructions both internally and externally tend to express a ‘Wow’ the first time they see the output” Ann-Sofie adds.
Everyday Success
For TMR, the success of using Cadasio isn’t tied to a single project, it is woven into their everyday operations. Documenting and streamlining processes has taken their production to the next stage, ensuring a professional approach that matches their complex technologies and products.
“The first Cadasio project of describing all our internal production processes gave us room for healthy discussions and improvements” says Ann-Sofie. “It made us more aware of what we do, helped us share best practices, and keeps us sharp with continuous improvement.”
Looking Ahead
The journey with Cadasio is far from over for TMR. They are already exploring how to extend its use beyond production, with applications in service and support documentation. The software has also been fully integrated into their Engineering Change process, ensuring that instructions evolve alongside product updates.
Ann-Sofie offers advice for other companies considering Cadasio: “No matter if it is for internal or external use, service, customer, or production, Cadasio is easy to get started with.”
Conclusion
TinyMobileRobots has built a reputation for precision and efficiency in outdoor robotics, and with Cadasio, they have extended that same standard into their production processes. By creating a single, centralised source of truth for work instructions, they have improved consistency, accelerated onboarding, and opened new possibilities in product development.
As Ann-Sofie sums it up: “Cadasio is an easy-to-get-started-with software for instructions of all kinds. It looks super professional but is very low cost compared to alternatives.”
