Yamazo VAS vs TiCon
Feature Comparison 2026
Yamazo VAS 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 the German MTM Association. This comparison helps you understand when each approach is appropriate.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Yamazo VAS | TiCon |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Video-based time study | Predetermined time system (PMTS) — no video |
| Time Determination | Measured from actual video recordings | Calculated from MTM motion code tables |
| MTM Methods | Not available | MTM-1, MTM-2, UAS, MEK, SD, HWD |
| Platform | Windows + macOS | Windows (client-server for enterprise) |
| Ergonomic Assessment | WERA ergonomic analysis | EAWS ergonomic assessment integrated |
| Video Analysis | Multi-video unified timeline | Not video-based |
| 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 simulation | Planning-based balancing from MTM data |
| Training Required | Standard software onboarding | MTM certification training required |
| Offline Operation | 100% Offline | Desktop/client-server |
| Data Security | Local-only, no cloud | Standard |
| Pricing | One-time perpetual license (region-based pricing) | License fee + mandatory MTM training costs |
Yamazo VAS Advantages
- Video-based: analyze actual work as it happens, capturing real-world variability
- No MTM certification required — lower barrier to adoption
- Multi-video merges multiple recordings into one timeline
- Built-in SMED analysis and Yamazumi chart generation
- Cross-platform: runs on both Windows and macOS
- 100% offline with local-only database
- AI motion detection for automated analysis
Alternative Advantages
- Official MTM Association software — the standard for PMTS in Germany
- Supports all major MTM methods: MTM-1, MTM-2, UAS, MEK, SD, HWD
- EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet) integrated
- Can determine times for processes before they exist (planning phase)
- Deeply established in German automotive (BMW, VW, and others)
- Client-server architecture for large enterprise deployment
When to Choose
Choose Yamazo VAS 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 MTM Certification
TiCon requires MTM certification training, which is expensive and time-consuming. Yamazo VAS can be used by any industrial engineer with standard software onboarding.
You Need SMED or Yamazumi Charts
Yamazo VAS includes built-in SMED analysis and auto-generated Yamazumi charts. TiCon is focused on MTM predetermined times, not video-based lean tools.
Consider the alternative when...
You Need MTM Compliance
If your organization requires MTM-compliant time standards (MTM-1, MTM-2, UAS, MEK), TiCon is the official software from the German MTM Association.
You're Planning New Processes
TiCon can calculate standard times for processes that don't exist yet using MTM motion codes. Video-based tools like Yamazo can only analyze processes that have been recorded.
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.
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