Integrating digital twin and computer vision system for efficient pick-and-place operation using Tecnomatix Process Simulate

Utilising Digital Twins to Bolster the Sustainability of Logistics Processes in Industry 4.0

“…The production line visualisation and simulation were conducted using Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, supported by additional application resources such as SIEMENS TIA portal and PTC Kepware KEPServerEX. We opted for these methods because Tecnomatix Plant Simulation is a powerful tool that offers comprehensive capabilities for modeling and simulating production systems [35]. In conjunction with the TIA Portal, Tecnomatix enables the design and simulation of manufacturing systems while directly interfacing with PLCs.…”

“…The Tecnomatix program is utilised to model, simulate, visualize, and analyse production systems and logistic processes to optimise material flow and resource utilisation. For example, Gutmann et al [34] implemented digital twin technology in Tecnomatix to optimise the balance between power consumption and productivity, and Jakhotiya et al [35] utilised Tecnomatix Process Simulate to generate a digital twin of the actual KUKA LBR cobot. Likewise, Ružarovský and Skýpala [36] tested the information exchange between the virtual control system, using the Tecnomatix Process Simulate software, on the digital twin side and the Siemens TIA Portal with PLC SIM Advanced on the controller side.…”