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Build a digital twin prototype that supports early design decisions for teams developing new products.

A digital twin prototype supports product development teams when a new product must be defined, dimensioned and assessed before physical prototype testing. It becomes relevant early in design, when operational constraints, bottlenecks and weak points must be understood before key decisions are made. 

 

Early design basis for new products 

The service provides a simulation-based framework for reviewing a new product in its early stages. It supports communication between product developers and end users and provides stakeholders with a quicker, simpler understanding of a complex system. The service is part of the expertise area Digitalisation and connected systems and we also offer Digital twin for process and system optimisation.

Computer screen showing simulation software with a digital twin prototype.
Simulation results from a digital twin prototype used to assess component behaviour and support virtual commissioning before physical prototype testing.

Challenges

When a new product is developed without early system insight, it may impact design decisions, test planning and prototype work.

Limited system insight increases design iteration 

If the product is not assessed across relevant scenarios early in development, it becomes harder to see how critical parts of the system interact and where to adjust topology, process or performance. 

 

Late issues raise prototype test risk 

Without a calibrated dynamic system model, more issues may first appear during physical prototype testing. This increases the risk of costly iterations and makes test planning more difficult. 

Benefits

Get a clearer basis for design, test planning and communication across product development.

Strengthen design decisions with simulation insight

Simulation results provide a practical basis for defining system characteristics and evaluating how design choices affect performance before physical prototype testing begins. 

Support collaboration

The digital twin prototype creates a shared visual reference for product developers, stakeholders and end users. This supports communication and helps teams review complex system behaviour earlier in the development process.