Digital twins of the Ermaflex line

The strengths of the solution:

- Possibility to create or modify 3D models from the software library or an import from the main CAD software: Solidworks, Inventor, Catia and also the main 3D file formats: 3DXML, 3DS, OBJ, etc...
- Real-time model simulation
- Control identical to the real system using the console on the PLC box
- Execution of the PLC program through the use of a real PLC
- Modification of a program performed as on the real machine using the programming software
- Connection to the PLC present in the references (in addition to the machine PLC) to operate the Digital Twin
- Possibility of creating faults on any sensor or actuator connected to the PLC
Use on PC or VR headset
- Fully open and modifiable simulation (e.g. changing the position of the sensors, adding an actuator or sensor)
- Ability to create your own simulations
- Interactive simulations, where the user can grasp and move objects in the 3D world

The main uses of a digital twin are:

- Training of production operators
- Pre-study/design of automated systems
- Machine programming before or during its manufacture
- Remote program modification and/or mechanical modification (without having access to the actual machine)
- Modification of a program and/or mechanical modification followed by functional tests of the modification while avoiding degradation of the system following an error
- Modification of a program and/or mechanical modification while limiting production downtime