Yamazo Studio vs TiCon
Video Time Study vs PMTS Comparison
Yamazo Studio and TiCon represent two fundamentally different approaches to time study. Yamazo is a video-based analysis tool, while TiCon is a predetermined time system (PMTS) tool from a German association for predetermined time systems. This comparison helps you understand when each approach is appropriate. Comparison reviewed October 2026.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Yamazo Studio | TiCon |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Video-based time study | Predetermined time system (PMTS); video analysis is a separate service |
| Time Determination | Measured from actual video recordings | Calculated from PMTS motion code tables |
| PMTS Methods | Not available | Multiple PMTS methods |
| Platform | Windows + macOS | Windows, SAP, Siemens Teamcenter and web (SaaS); no macOS |
| Ergonomic Assessment | WERA ergonomic analysis | EAWS ergonomic assessment integrated |
| Video Analysis | Manage multiple videos in one project | No built-in continuous video time study or multi-video timeline; video analysis is a separate service |
| Yamazumi Charts | Auto-generated from video data | Not a core feature |
| SMED Analysis | Built-in dedicated track type | Not a core feature |
| Line Balancing | Drag-and-drop line balancing | Takt module with drag-and-drop task allocation and live station load; planning from PMTS data |
| Method Knowledge | No method certification expected | Correct use requires PMTS method knowledge |
| Offline Operation | Offline analysis | Desktop/client-server |
| Data Security | Analysis data stays in the local database; minimal data is sent for license verification | Standard |
| Pricing | Annual or perpetual license | Quote-based; price not published |
Yamazo Studio Advantages
- Video-based: analyze actual work as it happens, capturing real-world variability
- No method certification expected — lower barrier to adoption
- Manage multiple videos in one project
- Built-in SMED analysis and Yamazumi chart generation
- Cross-platform: runs on both Windows and macOS
- Analysis data stays in the local database; minimal data is sent for license verification
- AI work analysis via WorkSense (pilot): on-device pose estimation, REBA ergonomics and irreversible face anonymization — fully offline
- Part of an integrated offline platform — Opsida Airlock LAN project sync (git-like push/pull/lock), Companion browser shop-floor capture and Opsida Flow execution
- A separate cycle panel for machine-controlled elements and an allowance flag for machine time: fatigue allowance does not apply to machine time by default
- The periodic element's own ± and the total cycle ±; if the target precision is not reached the verdict is not "reliable", and the report's method section prints these values
- A Machine Assignment Calculator giving the ideal number of machines per operator
Alternative Advantages
- Official software of the German predetermined-time-systems association
- Supports multiple PMTS methods
- EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet) integrated
- Can determine times for processes before they exist (planning phase)
- PMTS methods are widespread in German automotive; TiCon is used by manufacturers in this field
- Client-server architecture for large enterprise deployment
When to Choose
Choose Yamazo Studio when...
You Analyze Existing Processes via Video
When you need to study actual production processes by recording and analyzing video, Yamazo's video-first approach captures real-world variability and operator behavior.
Your Team Doesn't Have PMTS Method Knowledge
Correct use of TiCon requires PMTS method knowledge. Yamazo Studio expects no method certification; any industrial engineer can use it with standard software onboarding.
You Need SMED or Yamazumi Charts
Yamazo Studio includes built-in SMED analysis and auto-generated Yamazumi charts. TiCon also offers line balancing through its Takt module; Yamazumi and SMED are not core TiCon features.
Consider the alternative when...
You Need PMTS Compliance
If your organization requires PMTS-compliant time standards, TiCon is the official software from the German association for predetermined time systems.
You're Planning New Processes
TiCon can calculate standard times for processes that don't exist yet using PMTS motion codes. Yamazo Studio needs video or stopwatch measurement of an existing process.
You Need EAWS Ergonomic Assessment
TiCon integrates EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet), which is widely used in German automotive. Yamazo offers WERA, which is a different ergonomic method.
Frequently Asked Questions
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