Core Insights - CDS Visual, a subsidiary of Dover, has launched CDS Mentor 3.0, a connected workforce platform designed to enhance operational efficiency in manufacturing through digital work instructions and real-time insights [1][2]. Company Overview - CDS Visual specializes in visual-based digital software solutions for manufacturers, focusing on transforming complex product processes into guided digital solutions [5]. - Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue exceeding $7 billion, operating across five segments and employing approximately 24,000 people [6]. Product Features - CDS Mentor 3.0 is a cloud-based, AI-powered SaaS solution that integrates various aspects of manufacturing operations into a single platform [2]. - Key features include: - Job Execution and Built-In Quality: Integrates quality inputs and non-conformance reporting for real-time production tracking [7]. - Dynamic Authoring and Change Control: Offers real-time change management and version control for work instructions [7]. - Options-Driven Execution: Adapts content based on operator skills and variants, improving training and onboarding processes [7]. - Integrated Training and Skill Management: Creates a unified source for compliance and training management [7]. - Data-Rich Reporting: Provides supervisors with actionable insights into production metrics, facilitating continuous improvement [7].