- Virtual commissionings with RF::Suite have reduced deployment times by 15-30%, reduced costs and risk.
- Annually, 100+ PLC programs are run in virtual mode; unlimited simulation tests (more than one million scenarios) are possible.
- Digital twin technology enables offline testing, robot simulations, and validation of control logic before going on site.
- Virtual commissioning has become standard for PROPOINT projects starting in 2019
Context: automotive and automation
In the automotive and industrial automation industry, speed of execution, cost reduction, risk minimization and high quality PLC software are key.
PROPOINT has relied on virtual commissioning as an effective alternative to traditional on-site line testing.
The breakthrough was the cooperation with EKS InTec, the creator of RF::Suite, a solution implemented by PROPOINT, a precursor on the Polish market.
Comparison: on-site test launch vs virtual launch
| Area | Test launch at the plant | Virtual launch |
| Costs | High costs of engineer delegations | Reduction of design costs |
| Start-up time | Extended | Reduce startup time |
| Risk of design errors | Increased | Earlier error detection |
| Pressure/stress of teams | High time pressure and stress | Lower pressure due to earlier testing |
| Risk of production downtime | Increased | Lower risk of downtime (errors caught earlier) |
| PLC software quality | More difficult to provide (errors detected later) | Improving PLC quality |
| Tests | Limited at the facility | Unlimited simulation tests |
Solution: digital twin and RF::Suite
The Virtual Commissioning Department has been in operation since 2014 with the first 10 licenses of RF::Suite. The pilot quickly became a pillar of the technology strategy.
RF::Suite enables:
- Creating digital twins (digital twin) of production lines,
- Offline PLC software testing,
- Simulation of industrial robots,
- Validation of control logic prior to installation at the facility,
- Early detection of design errors.
PROPOINT actively contributes to the development of the tool, providing feedback from projects and using EKS InTec technical support for simple and complex implementations.
Milestones of cooperation with EKS InTec
- 2014 – Start of cooperation and implementation of the first RF::Suite licenses.
- 2015-2018 – Dynamic development of the Virtual Commissioning Department and integration of the tool into project processes.
- From 2019 – virtual commissioning as a standard in PROPOINT automation projects.
Benefits of virtual commissioning – measurable business results
1. 100+ PLC programs run virtually / per year
Virtual commissioning has become a standard in large industrial projects.
2 Reduce startup time by 15-30%
Offline testing significantly speeds up production line deployments.
3. Project cost reduction
Fewer delegations and a shorter presence of engineers at the site mean real savings.
4. Minimize risk
Early detection of design errors reduces costly fixes and production downtime.
5. Unlimited testing capabilities
With more than one million possible test scenarios, you can fully verify your project assumptions.
6. Better team collaboration
An integrated digital environment improves communication between mechanical, electrical and programming departments.
7. Improving Engineers’ Comfort
Reducing stressful on-site interventions promotes stability and work-life balance.
“Virtual commissioning has not only changed the way we work – it has changed the way we think. It’s not a tool, it’s a way of thinking.“
– Michal Basinski, General Manager, PROPOINT
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