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Use of Digital Twins to Reduce Plastic Consumption in Thermoforming

Friday, January 27, 2023

Digital twins are virtual representations of physical assets that can be used to simulate and analyze the performance of those assets. In the field of thermoforming which is a manufacturing process in which a sheet of plastic is heated and formed into a specific shape using a mold, digital twins can be used to reduce plastic consumption by optimizing the design and production process of plastic parts.

One way that digital twins can be used to reduce plastic consumption in thermoforming is by optimizing the design of the mold. Traditional mold design techniques can be time-consuming and rely on trial and error, resulting in the use of more plastic than necessary. Digital twins allow engineers to simulate the thermoforming process and optimize the mold design to minimize the amount of plastic used while still meeting the required performance specifications.  

Digital twins can also be used to optimize the production process itself. For example, they can be used to identify bottlenecks in the production line and identify ways to streamline the process to reduce waste. In addition, digital twins can be used to monitor the performance of the equipment and identify potential problems before they occur, helping to reduce unscheduled downtime and improve overall efficiency.  

Finally, digital twins can be used to analyze the end-of-life disposal of plastic products and identify opportunities for recycling and reuse. By understanding the full lifecycle of a product, manufacturers can design products that are more easily recyclable and reduce the overall environmental impact of their operations.

In conclusion, digital twins offer a powerful tool for reducing plastic consumption in thermoforming. By optimizing the design and production process, manufacturers can create more efficient products. Thanks to TwinIDE, real-time simulation and testing of thermoforming processes is possible. As a result of all these capabilities of TwinIDE, a more profitable and harmless production model emerges with less plastic waste.

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