What OPS Solutions does

OPS Solutions, operating under the LightGuide brand, provides an Industrial Augmented Intelligence Platform that combines projected augmented reality, AI computer vision, and analytics to deliver real-time digital work instructions to frontline manufacturing teams. The platform projects step-by-step procedural guidance directly onto physical work surfaces to remove the need for screens or wearables, while using integrated 3D sensors and smart cameras running proprietary No-Faults-Forward (NFF) logic to detect deviations in real time and prevent defects from advancing to the next production stage. Named enterprise customers include Ford, GE, L3Harris, Boeing, Stellantis, Magna, Nissan, Medtronic, HP, Zebra, Flex and Daikin, spanning aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics, data centers, medical devices, warehouse and logistics, and diversified manufacturing.

The product portfolio centers on the LightGuide Augmented Intelligence Platform software plus a tiered smartAR hardware family — smartAR Desktop for small form-factor applications, smartAR Workstation for factory-floor deployment, and smartAR Workcell for multi-station production cells — and is extended by SpotGuideAR for warehouse picking and kitting. The architecture is hardware-agnostic and built for industrial interoperability via native OPC UA, MQTT and TCP/IP support, with pre-built digital connectors to hundreds of MES, PLC, torque-tool and sensor platforms and partner integrations into Siemens Digital Industries Software (Teamcenter, Opcenter, Process Simulate, Insights Hub, Simatic), Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Microsoft Azure, AWS, PTC and Nvidia. A Data Hub layer captures granular workstation telemetry and ships AI-powered analytics into ERP/MES as part of an industrial Digital Thread, and the platform holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification with FIPS-compliant AES cryptography.

The company runs a direct enterprise sales motion (field and inside) with quote-based annual pricing, monetizing through platform software subscriptions, proprietary hardware sales, and professional services for implementation and training. It maintains dual headquarters in Wixom, Michigan and Prague, Czech Republic, serving customers across North America and Europe, and reaches enterprise buyers through a content-led marketing program anchored by an ROI calculator, on-demand webinars, an Innovation Center demo facility, and case-study material at L3Harris and other Tier 1 manufacturers.

Name

OPS Solutions

Legal name

LightGuide, Inc

Website

https://ops-solutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OPS Solutions (LightGuide) provides an industrial augmented intelligence platform that combines projected AR, AI computer vision, and analytics to deliver real-time digital work instructions to frontline manufacturing teams at Fortune 500 manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Augmented Reality Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Edge Computing & Gateways (IMAIAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF)

Keywords

• Industrial augmented reality
• AR work instructions
• Manufacturing AI software
• Computer vision manufacturing
• Frontline workforce software

Headquarters

HQ city

Northville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Platform Software Subscription: Subscription-based access to the LightGuide AR platform including software licenses, updates, and cloud analytics capabilities.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary hardware including smartAR Desktop, smartAR Workstation, and smartAR Workcell systems, as well as integration components.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, configuration, and training services for enterprise deployments of the AR platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OPS Solutions (LightGuide) sells an Industrial Augmented Intelligence Platform that combines projected hands-free AR, AI computer vision, and analytics to deliver real-time digital work instructions for frontline manufacturing teams. The offering is delivered through a core software platform bundled with proprietary smartAR hardware systems (Desktop, Workstation, Workcell) and a specialized SpotGuideAR warehouse/logistics system.

Product overview

LightGuide is an Industrial Augmented Intelligence Platform that combines projected hands-free AR, AI computer vision, and analytics into a unified software and hardware solution. The platform consists of the core LightGuide Augmented Intelligence Platform software, three hardware product lines (smartAR Desktop for small form-factor applications, smartAR Workstation for industrial factory floor use, and smartAR Workcell for scalable multi-user production environments), plus SpotGuideAR for specialized warehouse and logistics applications. The software delivers Digital Work Instructions projected onto workspaces, AI-powered verification through No-Faults-Forward logic, and the Data Hub for analytics and digital traceability. These products work together to improve quality (90%+), training efficiency (70%+), and workforce productivity (50%+) across assembly, picking, inspection, training, and maintenance applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• smartAR Workcell: Customizable projected-AR system designed to integrate directly into industrial work cells using high-lumen projectors, 3D cameras, machine-vision tools, and MES/PLC/SCADA connectivity
• smartAR Workstation
• smartAR Desktop
• SpotGuideAR

Products and services

• LightGuide Augmented Intelligence Platform Core industrial AR software platform that combines projected hands-free AR visualization, AI computer vision verification, and analytics to deliver real-time digital work instructions for frontline manufacturing teams. Sold as a subscription with integrations to enterprise ERP/MES systems.
• smartAR Desktop Compact, portable all-in-one projected-AR hardware system integrating a projector, 3D camera, touchscreen, and touch-enabled work surface with LightGuide software. Targeted at training, assembly, inspection, and repair of small electronics and similar small-form-factor parts.
• smartAR Workstation Pre-engineered, industrial-grade AR workstation combining a high-lumen projector, 3D camera, Windows PC, dual touchscreens, and an ergonomic adjustable bench into a factory-ready mobile platform for the factory floor.
• smartAR Workcell Customizable projected-AR system designed to integrate directly into industrial work cells using high-lumen projectors, 3D cameras, machine-vision tools, and MES/PLC/SCADA connectivity. Configurable for multi-user, hands-free assembly, inspection, QA, and testing workflows at production scale.
• SpotGuideAR Specialized AR system for warehousing and logistics that uses programmable spotlight projectors to deliver dynamic visual cues guiding workers to precise locations, reducing picking errors and improving throughput. Integrates with warehouse management systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ quality improvement via No-Faults-Forward error prevention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens Alliance Partner with deep integration into Siemens Digital Industries Software including Teamcenter, Process Simulate, Opcenter, Mendix, and Insights Hub. Also integrated with Siemens Simatic PLCs and MES systems for real-time traceability.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Microsoft Azure for secure cloud-based analytics and data storage. Platform leverages Microsoft ecosystem for enterprise deployments.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Amazon Web Services for secure cloud-based analytics and data storage options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PTC: Large industrial software incumbent whose Vuforia (AR) and ThingWorx (IIoT) products overlap with LightGuide's platform. Has much broader CAD/PLM portfolio and deeper enterprise reach.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Owns Teamcenter, Opcenter, Insights Hub, and Simatic — the same stack LightGuide integrates with. Could bundle a competing AR-instruction capability and disintermediate LightGuide inside Siemens accounts.
• Honeywell Forge: Industrial software portfolio (Forge, Movilizer) targeting connected worker and operations excellence in manufacturing. Overlaps with LightGuide in aerospace/defense and regulated industrial verticals.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation giant (Allen-Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk) already in LightGuide's integration map. Competes at the broader MES/operations-software layer where LightGuide sells its digital-thread story.

Direct peers

• TeamViewer (formerly Upskill): Industrial AR / smart-glasses-based connected-worker platform acquired Upskill. Competes directly with LightGuide on AR-guided work instructions, training, and inspection in manufacturing and field service.
• Tulip Interfaces: Frontline operations / connected-worker platform for manufacturers combining app-based work instructions, machine data, and quality analytics. Most direct head-to-head competitor to LightGuide in digital work instructions for discrete manufacturing.
• Augmentir: AI-powered connected-worker platform providing AR work instructions, skills management, and operational analytics for industrial workforces. Directly comparable in target use cases and customer profile.
• Apprentice.io: Manufacturing execution and AR-based procedure platform for pharma/life-sciences and industrial customers. Comparable in digitizing complex manual processes with guided workflows and traceability.

Emerging players

• RealWear: Head-worn ruggedized AR devices for frontline workers. Competes with LightGuide indirectly by offering an alternative (wearable) delivery mechanism for connected-worker workflows in industrial environments.
• Vuzix: Smart-glasses OEM serving industrial AR applications. Adjacent competitor in that its hardware often hosts competing connected-worker software stacks that LightGuide's smartAR systems are positioned against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lightguidesys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ops-solutions-llc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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