Bringing new production line technology to market can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Once a line has been designed and installed it needs to be successfully commissioned before becoming operational.
Digital twin technology has the potential to transform the way organisations commission new facilities, significantly reducing the risks associated with the design, deployment and testing of new manufacturing lines. Abstracting elements such as process optimisation, stress testing and workforce training to a virtual environment significantly reduces the likelihood of wastage during start-up and accelerates the time to market. Even With digital twin technology, mechanical and automation engineering can be done in parallel with the manufacturing readiness process, so companies can identify errors much sooner and with little or no impact or cost. These and other benefits can help manufacturers to better meet rising customer expectations, handle more complex products and variants with mass customization, and become more competitive and profitable.
