ITHENA Digital Twin | Emulation for Industrial Automation

Design, Test & Optimize Before You Build

Emulate your entire automation system in a high-fidelity digital twin — validate control logic, reduce commissioning time, and deploy with confidence.

Up to 40% faster commissioning
Reduce onsite risk
Validate before you build

3D Emulation Environment

PLC Logic
Physics
Controls
Real-time Sync
HMI Preview

Emulate Every Aspect of Your System

From control logic validation to operator training, digital twin emulation transforms how you design, test, and deploy automation.

Virtual Commissioning

Test and validate your control logic against a virtual replica of your production line — before any physical equipment is installed.

Performance Optimization

Identify bottlenecks and optimize throughput using physics-based simulation, driving higher OEE from day one.

Risk-Free Testing

Simulate edge cases, failure modes, and process changes in a safe digital environment — no downtime, no damage.

Training & Scenario Simulation

Train operators on realistic digital replicas and run what-if scenarios to prepare for any production challenge.

Three Steps to Digital Confidence

A streamlined workflow from virtual design to real-world deployment.

STEP 01

Model Your System

Import CAD layouts and define your production environment with drag-and-drop modeling tools. Build an accurate digital replica of conveyors, robots, and stations.

STEP 02

Emulate Control Logic

Connect your PLC programs to the virtual model. Run real controller code against the digital twin and validate behavior in real time.

STEP 03

Deploy with Confidence

Once verified in simulation, take your validated programs straight to the plant floor. Reduce commissioning time and eliminate costly surprises.

Built for Your Industry

Digital twin emulation delivers measurable value across manufacturing and logistics verticals.

Automotive Manufacturing

  • Validate robotic welding and assembly line sequences virtually
  • Cut commissioning time for new vehicle programs
  • Simulate model changeovers risk-free

Consumer Goods & Packaging

  • Optimize high-speed packaging line throughput
  • Test recipe changeovers in simulation
  • Train operators before line startup

Warehousing & Intralogistics

  • Emulate conveyor sortation and ASRS systems
  • Validate WCS/WES integration before go-live
  • Stress-test peak-volume scenarios digitally

Process Manufacturing

  • Simulate batch control and continuous process flows
  • Verify safety interlocks in a risk-free environment
  • Optimize energy consumption through what-if analysis

Technical Highlights

Enterprise-grade emulation built on industrial standards.

FactoryTalk DesignSuite Integration

Seamless connectivity with the Rockwell FactoryTalk ecosystem for unified engineering workflows.

PLC & Controller Emulation

Run real controller firmware in a virtual environment — test ladder logic, structured text, and function blocks.

Physics-Based Simulation

Accurate kinematics, dynamics, and material flow modeling for true-to-life system behavior.

OT/IT Connectivity

Bridge operational technology and IT systems with standard protocols — OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, and more.

For Rockwell users: Tightly aligned with the FactoryTalk ecosystem — leverage your existing Studio 5000 projects, Logix controllers, and engineering data without conversion overhead.

Results That Speak

30%

Fewer onsite changes

50%

Time saved in testing

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40%

Faster commissioning

More scenarios validated

"Digital twin emulation fundamentally changed how we commission new lines. We catch issues weeks earlier and our teams arrive on-site fully prepared."

Engineering Director

Global Automotive OEM