Emulation, simulation, modeling—the process of using software to replicate the behavior of one or more pieces of industrial hardware—has been a part of automotive manufacturing for a long time. For ...

Virtual commissioning (VC) technology allows manufacturing and controls engineers to virtually simulate manufacturing production systems and validate that the physical packaging machines, conveyance ...

Mature digital twins can streamline mega infrastructure projects By Chris Tredger, Technology Portals editor, ITWebJohannesburg, 01 Jul 2026Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at ...

This is my last installment about virtual (remote) retro-commissioning. As we come out of the pandemic, this process may continue to be an option for building owners on tight budgets and/or with ...

Virtual commissioning helps automation engineers build and start up production installations such as large plants in the chemicals industry. Long before the real installation is put into service, ...

After planning and preparing for a remote retro-commissioning site visit, as covered in my May 2021 column, commissioning professionals and on-site building representatives should be ready to work ...

Manufacturers are increasingly aware of the importance of digital transformation, but those looking to adopt digital strategies are usually faced with a range of different solutions to both improve ...

Large infrastructure projects frequently exceed budgets and timelines, but digital twins enable earlier risk detection, ...