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Packaging plant: laser scanning, BIM model and 2D drawings for an industrial digital twin.
Digital Twin services: control, optimize and anticipate how your facility operates
A Digital Twin allows you to simulate, analyze, and optimize your infrastructure before problems occur. Seeing the present is not enough.
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What is a Digital Twin?
It is an intelligent digital replica of a physical asset that integrates geometry, technical data, and operations. Unlike BIM (which describes how the asset is), the Digital Twin allows you to understand how it behaves and how to optimize it.
Who is it for?
Industry
Downtime and maintenance reduction.
Energy
Resource optimization and management.
Hospitals
Critical asset control.
Logistics
Warehouse and flow efficiency.
Retail
Smart center management.
How do we implement it?
A structured 4-stage process to digitize your asset without disrupting operations.
01
Precise Capture
We deploy high-precision laser scanners and drones to digitize the physical reality of your plant. We generate a millimetric point cloud that captures every "As-Built" detail without errors.
02
Digital Model
We transform the point cloud into an intelligent BIM model. It is not just a 3D drawing, it is a structured and classified geometric replica ready for asset management.
03
Integration
We enrich the model by connecting technical data: manuals, warranties, maintenance dates, and if required, IoT sensors for real-time monitoring.
04
Platform
We give you total control through a visual dashboard. You can simulate changes, predict failures, and optimize operations from any device.
Passive or active digital twin: where to start
You do not need sensors on day one. A digital twin can grow with your digital maturity.
Passive digital twin
A geometric replica built from 3D scanning and BIM, enriched with manuals, warranties and maintenance dates. Ideal for asset inventory and documentation.
Active digital twin
The same model connected to IoT sensors to view temperature, vibration or flow in 3D, and to your ERP/CMMS so work orders appear directly on the model.
- Access
- A secure web platform that runs in the browser, with no expensive software to install.
- Integrations
- Connectors for SAP, Maximo and other CMMS systems.
- Security
- Bank-grade encryption on AWS/Azure servers, with role-based access control.
- Existing facilities
- Especially valuable in brownfield sites without reliable drawings.
Digital twin examples: real projects
Werdhölzli, Switzerland
Wastewater treatment plant: 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling from point clouds.
Claraspital, Basel
Hospital renovation (CHF 140 million): 2,500+ laser scans and a BIM model.
Key Benefits
- ✓Predictive Maintenance: Anticipate failures and reduce downtime by up to 30%.
- ✓Cost Reduction: Avoid unplanned shutdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
- ✓Sustainability: Optimize energy consumption by detecting invisible leaks.
- ✓"What-If" Simulation: Test operational changes digitally without risk to real production.
- ✓Operational Safety: Train your personnel in virtual environments before exposing them to hazardous zones.
- ✓Remote Management: Centralize control of multiple plants or sites on a single screen.
- ✓Historical Data Access: Complete traceability of every component and its maintenance.
- ✓IoT Integration: Connect real sensors to visualize temperature, vibration, and flow in 3D.
FAQ
No. BIM is the static geometry and construction data. The Digital Twin "comes alive" by adding the operational dimension and, in many cases, real-time data (IoT) for active management.
No. The data capture phase (scanning) is non-intrusive and fast. Model development and data integration occur in parallel without affecting your daily production.
Not necessarily at the beginning. You can start with a "Passive" Digital Twin for inventory management and documentation, and scale to an "Active" Twin with sensors as your digital maturity grows.
We deliver access to a secure web platform where you visualize the digital twin. You don't need to install expensive software or have a supercomputer, everything runs in the browser.
Yes, we develop connectors so the Digital Twin "talks" to systems like SAP, Maximo, or other CMMS, allowing you to see work orders directly on the 3D model.
Absolutely. In fact, that's where it adds the most value. We digitize existing installations (Brownfield) that often lack reliable plans, recovering total control of the asset.
It depends on the industry, but typically an ROI is observed in less than 12 months through maintenance savings, travel reduction, and prevention of costly line shutdowns.
Security is a priority. We use bank-grade encryption and secure servers (AWS/Azure) with granular role-based access control to protect your intellectual property.
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