Cisco digital twin

Development of a 3D Digital Twin Demo for Predictive Maintenance

Cisco, a leading technology solutions provider, is at the forefront of a groundbreaking project aimed at developing an innovative 3D digital twin demo. This demo serves as a powerful marketing tool to unveil the potential applications and advantages of predictive maintenance systems within the realm of industrial operations. Cisco envisions this digital twin as a game-changing prototype to showcase its capabilities to a diverse range of potential clients.

This demo not only serves as a powerful marketing tool but also as a prototype for potential clients, illustrating the transformative potential of predictive maintenance systems. Through user-friendly interfaces, engaging animations, and comprehensive staff training, Cisco aims to demonstrate the tangible benefits of this innovative solution, making it accessible to a broad audience via web-based access points and VR technology.

The objectives of this project were:

To develop a functional and interactive 3D digital twin demo that accurately emulates an industrial machine’s pieces and parts, including all relevant sensors and data streams.
To create animations that showcase different parts of the machine with their respective maintenance messages to provide visitors with a visual representation of how the machine operates and easily identify the different components that demand attention.
To ensure that the digital twin demo is user-friendly and easy to use so that visitors can interact with it and understand its features and capabilities.
To train the staff to effectively demonstrate the digital twin demo to visitors, and provide them with the knowledge and skills to answer questions and address concerns.

XR Showroom

Web-based 3D digital twin

Users will navigate around a virtual showroom composed of a 3D warehouse with 5 copies of the BIGLIA B750SM.

Simulation process

Showcasing emulated predictive maintenance messages based on the machine's sensor data.

User-friendly interface

Visitors interact with the 3D elements in 360º and navigate through the different predictive message scenarios.

Challenge

Effectively showcase predictive maintenance benefits in industrial operations through an engaging demonstration, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.

Solution

Create an immersive 3D digital twin demo of the BIGLIA B750SM industrial machine, simulating predictive maintenance messages for effective communication.

Technology

Leverage advanced 3D modeling, simulation, and potential VR integration for an interactive digital twin accessible on PCs, mobile devices, and VR headsets.