Develop and operate machines more efficiently with modern methods

Mechanical engineers and automation technicians face challenges:

• Commissioning of machines takes too long and staff is difficult to motivate
• Conceptual mistakes that could actually have been noticed earlier
• Automation projects carry too many risks

These are the issues digifai is addressing. At digifai, we want our customers to build the best machines, says CTO Michael Eberle. digifai develops solutions that simplify the development and operation of machines.

With the twin simulation software, real CAD data is brought to life as a physics-based digital twin. This makes it possible to validate machine concepts at the beginning of automation projects. Feasibility, cycle times, component selection and risks are checked and minimised.

In engineering, the twin simulation software is a tool for testing control software holistically and realistically. Whether PLC, robot or HMI, everything is fully tested before the real machine is built.

When the machine is running, twin Mirror is an interactive 3D representation of the machine that integrates seamlessly with any HMI or SCADA system. The IIoT platform control developed by digifai collects operating data and makes it available to the plant operator in a clear web application. In combination, this opens up completely new possibilities for the machine operator.