Test Digital Twin and SPS/PLC signals live
Many Digital Twin demos look impressive at first glance. However, they often stop at a mere 3D visualization. This is precisely where NexaTwin comes in: Our free Digital Twin demo not only shows a virtual model but also makes visible how Digital Twin, SPS/PLC signals, signal flows, interlocks, and diagnostic functions interact in a practical automation environment. With the new NexaTwin demo, we want to show how a Digital Twin can be used as a real tool in mechanical engineering, automation technology, and virtual commissioning.
More Than a 3D Preview: Digital Twin as a Practical Testing Tool
A Digital Twin is particularly valuable when it not only visualizes a machine or system, but also makes technical processes traceable and testable. This was precisely our goal when developing the free NexaTwin Demo.
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Digital Twin Model
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PLC/controller signals
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Signal Flows
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Interlocks
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Diagnostic functions
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Testing in a secure virtual environment
Why a Digital Twin Demo for PLC Testing and Automation Makes Sense
In many automation projects, mechanics, controls, operation, and processes are only tested together very late in the development cycle. This can lead to delays, unexpected errors, and additional effort during commissioning. A Digital Twin demo with active PLC connectivity can help visualize processes earlier. Control logic, signal flows, and interlocks can be tested in a virtual environment before real machines or systems are fully available.
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SPS Programmer / PLC Developer
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Teams in the field of virtual commissioning
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Automation Engineer
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Mechanical Engineers
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Engineering Teams
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Training and development managers
NexaTwin Demo with Siemens and Rockwell environments
The NexaTwin demo is designed to make typical requirements from automation practice tangible. This also includes the integration of Siemens and Rockwell environments. This practical relevance is particularly crucial for users who work with PLC logic, industrial controls, and machine processes. The demo is intended not only to show what a digital twin looks like, but also how signals, states, and processes function together.
Safely test, understand, and train
A great advantage of virtual test environments is that errors, edge cases, and processes can be safely simulated. In a real plant, certain tests are often complex, risky, or only possible late in the project.
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How does the control system react to specific signals?
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Are interlocks logically structured?
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Are processes being executed correctly?
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Is diagnostic information understandable?
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Can training scenarios be simulated realistically?