Virtual Commissioning

Virtual commissioning is the process of digitally testing, simulating, and validating the control logic, automation systems, and machine behaviour of a production system before it is physically installed or operated. It uses virtual models, real-time simulations, and digital twins to replicate how a system will behave in the real world.

Virtual commissioning enables early detection of design errors, logic faults, or integration issues, significantly reducing the time and costs associated with commissioning on-site. Virtual commissioning is commonly applied in manufacturing, robotics, and process industries where system reliability and safety are critical.

By enabling teams to evaluate functionality and performance in a controlled virtual environment, virtual commissioning supports iterative development, faster project delivery, and improved system quality before any hardware is powered up.

See also: Maintenance, Brownfiel Modelling