{"id":1101,"date":"2026-02-10T12:33:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relaunch.kvautomotion.de\/virtual-commissioning-vibn-digital-twin\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T06:35:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T05:35:20","slug":"virtual-commissioning-vibn-digital-twin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/en\/virtual-commissioning-vibn-digital-twin\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Commissioning &#038; Digital Twin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section et-pb-has-background-video et_pb_preload preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\" id=\"hero1\"><span class=\"et-pb-background-video\"><video autoplay loop playsinline muted><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/background_vibn3.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Virtual Commissioning &amp; Digital Twin<\/h1>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Virtual commissioning using <strong>fe.screen-sim<\/strong> reduces risks and time pressure during real commissioning.<br \/>Software, sequence and state logic are tested before system start-up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_animated et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module jiggle\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"#hero2\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">3<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\" id=\"hero2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3d-Software_-1.png\" alt=\"Icon Virtual Commissioning\" title=\"Icon Virtual Commissioning\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3d-Software_-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3d-Software_-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-850\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Virtual Commissioning - Explained Briefly<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Virtual commissioning enables the systematic validation of PLC programs, visualization and process logic before real commissioning takes place.<br \/>It is based on a digital twin that represents the functional behavior of the system and allows reproducible testing under controlled conditions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Virtual commissioning is particularly beneficial for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<ul>\n<li>complex systems with multiple operating states<\/li>\n<li>short commissioning windows or high time pressure during system start-up<\/li>\n<li>international installations or limited on-site availability<\/li>\n<li>increased requirements for software quality and process stability<\/li>\n<li>requirements for training, testing or future expansions based on a digital twin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Concept_-1.png\" alt=\"Icon Benefits of Virtual Commissioning\" title=\"Icon Benefits of Virtual Commissioning\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Concept_-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Concept_-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-899\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Virtual Commissioning - Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Virtual commissioning shifts key testing activities from real commissioning into the engineering phase, creating a reliable foundation for a stable system start-up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Summarized briefly:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Early detection of errors before the first real system run<\/li>\n<li>Reproducible testing of normal operation, fault conditions and limit scenarios<\/li>\n<li>More predictable commissioning through prepared and tested software<\/li>\n<li>Reduced on-site effort and less rework under time pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/icon_kv-1.png\" alt=\"Logo KV-Automotion Vertikal transparent\" title=\"Logo KV-Automotion Vertikal transparent\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/icon_kv-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/icon_kv-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-607\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Virtual Commissioning - Why KV-Automotion<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>KV-Automotion implements virtual commissioning using <strong>fe.screen-sim<\/strong> in a practical, application-oriented manner - with a focus on original PLC code, clear state models and structured test scenarios.<br \/>We combine PLC engineering, HMI\/PCS expertise and commissioning experience into a reliable and testable overall system.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>This is what defines our collaboration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Original PLC code in the final project state - without simplifications<\/li>\n<li>Structured test scenarios including limit and fault conditions<\/li>\n<li>Clear interfaces and transparent state models<\/li>\n<li>Experience gained from real commissioning projects (on-site and remote)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Framework_inv.png\" alt=\"Icon Digital Twin as the Basis\" title=\"Icon Digital Twin as the Basis\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Framework_inv.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Framework_inv-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-891\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The Digital Twin as the Foundation<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The digital twin represents the real system both functionally and logically. Control software, simulation and visualization operate together within a closed system environment.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Components of the digital twin:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>PLC program in the original project state<\/li>\n<li>Simulation model of the system<\/li>\n<li>Visualization and process control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The digital twin responds to control commands in the same way as the real system and provides defined feedback to the control system. This allows system states to be tested reproducibly, including limit and fault scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--gb8a4x8qrc\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Importance of Virtual Commissioning<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In traditional projects, many issues only arise when mechanics, electrical systems and software interact for the first time. Virtual commissioning shifts this critical phase into a controlled test environment.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Testing areas of virtual commissioning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Testing of complete sequence and state logic<\/li>\n<li>Verification of limit and fault scenarios<\/li>\n<li>Validation of safety and release concepts<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of process and cycle behavior<\/li>\n<li>Early coordination between mechanical design, software and operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--gb8a4x8qrc\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Virtuelle Inbetriebnahme - Warum KV-Automotion<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>KV-Automotion setzt mit <strong>fe.screen-sim <\/strong>die virtuelle Inbetriebnahme praxisnah um - mit Fokus auf Original-SPS-Code, klare Zustandsmodelle und strukturierte Testszenarien.<br \/>Wir verbinden SPS-Engineering, HMI\/PLS-Verst\u00e4ndnis und Inbetriebnahme-Erfahrung zu einem belastbaren, testf\u00e4higen Gesamtsystem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Implementation in practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Coupling of the real or simulated PLC with the simulation model<\/li>\n<li>Testing of complete system sequences (normal operation, faults, limit cases)<\/li>\n<li>Verification of operator and process logic via HMI and PCS<\/li>\n<li>Systematic execution of defined test scenarios<\/li>\n<li>Testing of the final project software without simplifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Manufacturing-process_.png\" alt=\"Icon Process: Traditional vs. with Virtual Commissioning\" title=\"Icon Process: Traditional vs. with Virtual Commissioning\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Manufacturing-process_.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Manufacturing-process_-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-897\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Process Flow: Traditional vs. Virtual Commissioning<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The following illustration shows in simplified form how the project workflow shifts through the use of virtual testing. As a result, real system start-up becomes more predictable, since debugging and integration tasks are already addressed during the engineering phase.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h6><strong>Traditional Project Workflow<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Engineering (PLC\/HMI\/PCS)<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #d64545; font-weight: 500 !important;\">Assembly \/ wiring \/ integration<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #d64545; font-weight: 500 !important;\">Real commissioning + debugging under time pressure<\/li>\n<li>Acceptance \/ production start<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Project Workflow with Virtual Commissioning<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Engineering (PLC\/HMI\/PCS)<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 500 !important;\">Virtual testing on the digital twin (scenarios, limit cases, faults) is carried out independently of assembly, wiring and integration of the real system and can, depending on the project, be performed in parallel with or prior to the implementation phase.<\/li>\n<li style=\"color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 500 !important;\">Real commissioning (focus: fine-tuning, process optimization)<\/li>\n<li>Acceptance \/ production start<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--gb8a4x8qrc\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Project Execution: Traditional vs. Virtual Commissioning Compared<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Virtual commissioning does not change the tasks within a project, but rather the timing of when they are performed. Critical testing activities are shifted from real commissioning into the engineering phase.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><table class=\"kv-compare\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">PLC Programming<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Software is developed based on specifications and assumptions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Software is tested in parallel on the digital twin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Error Detection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Errors only appear during the first real system run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Errors are detected already during the engineering phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Sequence and State Logic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Validation takes place under time pressure during commissioning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>All operating states can be tested systematically in advance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Fault and Error Scenarios<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Only limited testing possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Can be tested in a targeted and reproducible manner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Interfaces (PLC \/ HMI \/ PCS)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Issues only become visible during system interaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Interfaces are validated at an early stage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Visualization &amp; Operating Logic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Adjustments are made during commissioning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Operating concepts are tested before system start-up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Commissioning Phase<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Software adjustments and testing take place in parallel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Focus on fine-tuning and process optimization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Planning Reliability<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Dependent on real system progress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Improved scheduling and resource planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Downtime<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Possible downtime due to software adjustments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Reduced downtime through prepared software<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Software Quality<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Strongly dependent on on-site time pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Systematically tested and documented<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Changes &amp; Optimization<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Risk due to testing on the real system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Testing on the digital twin without production risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Documentation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Often created afterwards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Test scenarios are created in parallel with engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"kv-compare-aspect\">\n<th colspan=\"2\">Long-Term Benefit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">traditional<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #d64545; font-weight: 600;\">X<\/span>Project completion without a simulation basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"kv-compare-col\">VC<\/th>\n<td><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; color: #47ad5c; font-weight: 600;\">\u2713<\/span>Digital twin usable for extensions and training<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systematic_.png\" alt=\"Icon Applications Beyond Commissioning\" title=\"Icon Applications Beyond Commissioning\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systematic_.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Systematic_-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-946\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Use Beyond Commissioning<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The digital twin does not end with system start-up. It can be used as an engineering and operational tool throughout the entire system lifecycle.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Possible applications after commissioning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Software modifications and extensions<\/li>\n<li>Retrofit and modernization projects<\/li>\n<li>Training of operators and service personnel<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of faults and process optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_center et_animated et_pb_module preset--module--divi-divider--gb8a4x8qrc\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Integration into Existing Projects<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Virtual commissioning can be applied as an integral part of a new project or selectively for critical system sections, depending on the project requirements. Scope and test scenarios are integrated into existing engineering processes.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Typical integration scenarios:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>As an integral part of a new project<\/li>\n<li>For targeted validation of critical system sections<\/li>\n<li>For quality assurance of existing software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brand_.png\" alt=\"Icon Our Technical Standards\" title=\"Icon Our Technical Standards\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brand_.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Brand_-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-947\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Our Technical Approach<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>We consider virtual commissioning an engineering tool for the technical validation of automation projects. The objective is to verify functions, sequences and system interactions at an early stage in a transparent and traceable manner, creating a stable foundation for commissioning and subsequent system operation.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--qqw1uorga2\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Principles of our approach in virtual commissioning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Realistic digital twins<\/li>\n<li>Original PLC code without simplifications<\/li>\n<li>Structured and reproducible testing<\/li>\n<li>Measurable added value for commissioning and operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_9 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--group--divi-section--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--group--divi-row--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_6_24 et_flex_column_6_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_7 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-image--divi-box-shadow--default\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Interactive_.png\" alt=\"Icon Get in Touch\" title=\"Icon Get in Touch\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Interactive_.png 512w, https:\/\/www.kvautomotion.de\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Interactive_-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-478\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_18_24 et_flex_column_18_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone preset--group--divi-column--divi-box-shadow--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-text--divi-box-shadow--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Planning an Automation Project?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Talk to us about your requirements. 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