Rockwell Automation adds NVIDIA Omniverse to digital twin software [Video]

Rockwell Automation is integrating NVIDIA Omniverse application programming interfaces (APIs) into its Emulate3D digital twin software. Rockwell Automation said this integration will enhance factory operations through artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based simulation technology.

Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D software uses NVIDIA Omniverse APIs to create factory-scale dynamic digital twins based on OpenUSD interoperability and NVIDIA RTX rendering technologies. While visualization was previously possible, this enhancement enables true emulation and dynamic testing of multiple machines within a system, Rockwell said. The integration is planned for early 2025 and will enable improved visualization and simulation capabilities for manufacturing environments.

“Our integration of Emulate3D with NVIDIA Omniverse marks a significant leap forward in bringing autonomous operations to life,” said Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation. “By combining our deep industrial expertise with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology, we’re helping our customers achieve new levels of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration in their manufacturing processes.”

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