NexaTwin

Layout Manager for the digital twin of machines and systems

With NexaTwin Layout Manager, you can visualize machine and plant layouts early on in the digital twin. Positions, material flow, sensors, and actuators become clearly comprehensible and efficiently coordinated.

Overview

Early 3D Visualization for Better Project Decisions

The Layout Manager depicts the machine and plant layout early on in the digital twin. This means that the assembly, structure, and spatial relationships are not only communicated via drawings or lists, but are directly visible in the model. This facilitates communication between design, software, project management, commissioning, and the customer. Even in an early project phase, the positions of sensors, actuators, and relevant components can be understood more easily. Changes can be discussed more quickly and evaluated with fewer coordination loops.

Core Functions

Overview of the Layout Manager's Functions

Navigation

Targeted Navigation within the Model

System components, sensors, and actuators can be directly selected and automatically approached via camera movement. This allows users to quickly reach the correct position in the model.

Visibility

Display and hide components selectively

Certain system areas or individual components can be switched visible or invisible. This facilitates orientation and focuses on the relevant function or installation situation.

Layout

Visually examine layout and material flow

The digital twin creates a visual basis to make geometry, system structure, and material flow understandable at an early stage.

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Better coordination in early project phases

Detailed adjustments can be made directly on the model. This saves time, reduces misunderstandings, and improves the common basis for decision-making.

Your Benefits

Why the Layout Manager Pays Off in Projects

Instead of working only with drawings or lists, the layout in the digital twin becomes directly visible and easier to understand.

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Faster technical coordination

Changes, positions, and details can be discussed directly on the model and decided more efficiently.

Find Components

Find components faster

Sensors, actuators, light barriers, motors, or cylinders can be specifically located and better prepared within the model.

Preparation

Better preparation for software and implementation

Programmers, external service providers, and project stakeholders receive a visual basis that significantly facilitates subsequent software development and coordination.

Misunderstandings

Fewer misunderstandings in the project

The clear presentation helps all parties involved to grasp technical correlations more quickly.

Typical Applications

Typical Use Cases for the Layout Manager

The Layout Manager is particularly suitable for projects in which machine or plant layouts need to be clearly presented and coordinated at an early stage.

Examples:

- Coordination of machine design and system structure
- Preparation of sensor and actuator positions
- Visual support for software and PLC teams
- Communication with customers, suppliers and internal departments
- Preparation of subsequent validation and commissioning steps

User

Who the Layout Manager is particularly relevant for

This module is particularly interesting for:

- Mechanical engineer
- Plant manufacturer
- PLC Programmer
- Project manager in automation projects
- Commissioning Engineer
- technical service providers

Integration into NexaTwin

The Layout Manager as the Foundation for other NexaTwin Modules

The Layout Manager creates the visual and structural basis in the digital twin. Further steps such as Mechanic Validation, Software Validation, LiveTwin, or HMI logically build upon this. This way, an early layout representation gradually develops into a comprehensive digital twin for validation, analysis, and operation.