A strong theme throughout the AnyLogic Conference 2018 was the transformative potential of simulation-based digital twins. These virtual models of physical systems offer numerous benefits, including optimizing performance, predicting future behavior, and testing new designs.
The conference featured prominent companies showcasing their use of simulation and digital twins:
Siemens presented their “ATOM” digital twin, which emulates global gas turbine fleet operations. This model, driven by real-time data, allows for sophisticated simulation and data analytics, ultimately improving decision-making and operational efficiency. Learn more →
Another example came from Fair Dynamics, who presented their work on implementing a digital twin for CNHI’s automobile production line. This digital twin helped CNHI evaluate maintenance policies and optimize production by capturing key performance indicators and enabling predictive modeling. Learn more →
These examples highlighted the diverse applications of digital twins across various industries. Whether it’s optimizing maintenance operations or streamlining production lines, digital twins offer a powerful tool for businesses seeking to improve efficiency and performance.
More presentations were showcased at the conference:
BNSF: The BNSF Railway Company is one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States. Keeping up with this growth requires large capital investments to expand existing facilities and develop new ones. Additionally, there are innovative technologies and operational practices that can increase capacity without spending capital dollars. Operations Research & Advanced Analytics Group has supported the intermodal business by developing a simulation model that is used to test and evaluate these various options for expanding capacity. Learn more →
Transocean: This project demonstrated how AnyLogic simulation can be used to create a digital twin of complex industrial processes, leading to significant improvements in cost, efficiency, and safety for drilling companies like Transocean. Learn more →
Whether you're interested in digital twins, AI, or simply exploring the power of simulation, the AnyLogic Conference 2018 offers valuable insights and resources. Explore the presentations in the playlist, delve into case studies, and discover how AnyLogic can transform your organization.
