Virtual Commissioning
Virtual commissioning
Virtual commissioning (VC) is becoming increasingly important in industrial automation. In view of rising demands for efficiency, flexibility, and quality in production, it offers companies the opportunity to comprehensively test and optimize their systems even before physical implementation. Virtual commissioning involves creating a digital twin of the real plant, which can be used to virtually test control programs, processes, and interfaces through detailed plant simulation. This not only reduces costs and commissioning times, but also minimizes risks and sources of error in later operation.
In the age of Industry 4.0 and increasing digitalization, virtual commissioning is a key component of the smart Smart Factory.
360° Virtual Commissioning
The increasing complexity of production requires comprehensive digital plant simulation to ensure that all requirements and interdependencies are taken into account during product and production development. VC offers the ideal platform for interdisciplinary collaboration and enables development processes to be carried out in parallel, ensuring that project goals are achieved reliably and to a high standard of quality. We support you in implementing virtual commissioning and create the framework conditions in your company to successfully carry out virtual commissioning for your smart factory. In addition, VC offers the ideal starting point for implementing further digitization measures for the industrial metaverse.
Empowerment and implementation support -
Virtual commissioning and digital twin
Whether it's implementation, software selection, or project support, we ensure that you establish virtual commissioning and digital twins efficiently and sustainably in your company.
- Implementation support
- Neutral software selection and procurement
- Software implementation (e.g., with FMI/FMU)
- Qualification
- Project support
Less risk, more speed –
VC at the PLC level as a service
Virtual commissioning as a service—no license costs, no training expenses, no delays. Get started with us to reach your goals faster and more efficiently.
- Development of VC concept (in accordance with specifications or based on our experience)
- Creation of behavior models and virtual plant models
- Configuration of the test setup
- Implementation of VC
- Project status report based on agreed checklists
- Our Automation department is happy to round off this service – e-packages, digital retrofits, and much more.
Preparation of the test environment for the VC of material flow controllers
The anticipated commissioning by VC at the level of the material flow controller gives you peace of mind for your project. We prepare everything you need.
- Creation of a virtual test model
- Implementation of the planned telegrams in accordance with the specification
- Internal testing of the VC environment and the planned telegrams
- Handover of the model and training of the customer's employees
- Independent implementation of VC by our customers
- Support with adjustments to the test environment
Industries for virtual commissioning
Virtual commissioning shortens development times, reduces costs, and ensures quality—even before the actual plant goes into operation. Our expertise is used in numerous industries:
- Automotive industry
- Mechanical and plant engineering
- Food and packaging industry
- Logistics and conveyor technology
- Chemical and process industry
- Semiconductor industry
- Medical technology
Advantages of virtual commissioning
- Better collaboration: Mechanical, electrical, and software development teams can work in parallel and coordinate interfaces at an early stage.
- Process optimization: Cycle times, material flows, and control strategies can be optimized before actual commissioning (increased efficiency).
- Early error detection: Errors in control logic and processes can be detected and corrected before actual commissioning.
- Higher quality and reliability: Comprehensive testing increases the quality of the system even before its first physical use.
- Testing under realistic conditions: Simulation of limit and fault conditions without risk to people or machines.
- Reduced commissioning time: Virtual tests are performed to accelerate real-world commissioning.
- Cost savings: Less downtime, lower personnel costs, and fewer reworks.
- Remote testing and training: Virtual models enable location-independent testing and employee training.
Virtual commissioning opens up new opportunities for your company to significantly increase efficiency, quality, and planning reliability in production. It enables realistic testing, early error detection, and close collaboration across disciplines—even before a production plant is actually built. Let's work together to leverage the potential of your production and lay the foundation for a future-proof smart factory.
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