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ProtoTwin Industrial Simulation Software
- Operations
- Digital Twin Platform
- Small machine builders
- Industrial automation engineers
- Educational institutions
- Robotics developers
Pricing
Paid plans are tiered by functionality: Motion ($300/year), Simulate ($1,500/year), and Connect ($3,000/year). Free licenses are available for educational institutions during the beta period.
At a glance
- Best for
- Small machine builders, Industrial automation engineers, Educational institutions, Robotics developers
- Key use cases
- Virtual Commissioning, Robot Simulation, Physics-Based Animation, Machine Learning Training
- Integrations
- Onshape CAD sync, GLTF import, Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
- Official website
- Visit ProtoTwin official website
How AI is used
ProtoTwin is an industrial simulation platform that allows users to build and test digital twins of robotics and automation systems via a web browser. It supports physics-based animations and machine simulations designed to handle a high volume of moving objects in real time.
The platform is intended for small machine builders, industrial companies, and educational institutions. It helps these users prove CAD designs, test control logic via a script editor or SoftPLC, and identify potential mechanical issues before physical prototypes are built.
Buyers should note that while the core simulation is browser-based, the 'Connect' tier requires a local application installation to enable communication with physical PLCs. Hardware performance may impact the ability to run large models in real time.
Key Features
Browser-Based Simulation
Allows users to view, modify, and collaborate on digital twin projects from a web browser without software installation.
PLC Connectivity
Supports connections to various PLCs using protocols such as Siemens S7, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA for virtual commissioning.
Integrated Robot Controller
Supports inverse kinematics for industrial robots, allowing users to program movements through the UI or scripts.
Physics-Based Engine
Includes rigid body physics, dynamic joints, and custom colliders to simulate mechanical interactions.
Torq AI Assistant
An AI assistant that helps users with coding, creating scripted components, and general software guidance.
TypeScript API
Provides a scripting environment with code auto-completion for developing machine control logic.
Use Cases
Virtual Commissioning
Connecting digital twins to physical PLCs to test control logic before a physical machine is constructed.
Robot Simulation
Creating digital prototypes of industrial robots to test kinematics and motion paths.
Physics-Based Animation
Developing videos and VR experiences of mechanisms using physically based materials.
Machine Learning Training
Using a Python API and Gymnasium environments to train robots via reinforcement learning.
Integrations
- Onshape CAD sync
- GLTF import
- Siemens S7
- Allen-Bradley Ethernet/IP
- Modbus TCP
- OPC UA
- MQTT
FAQ
Do I need to install software to use ProtoTwin?
- The Motion and Simulate tiers run entirely in a web browser. ProtoTwin Connect must be installed to communicate with physical PLCs or use the Python API.
Which pricing plan is used for PLC testing?
- The Connect plan, priced at $3,000/year, is designed for users needing PLC connectivity and virtual commissioning.
Does ProtoTwin support existing CAD models?
- Yes, it supports direct imports and synchronization from Onshape as well as GLTF file uploads.
Source category: Operations
Source subcategory: Digital Twin Platform
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