PROMINENT TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE: VIRTUAL PRODUCTS AND

PROMINENT TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE:VIRTUAL PRODUCTS

AND PRODUCTION PROCESSES

VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND

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MISSION OF VIRTUAL PRODUCTS ANDPRODUCTION PROCESSES

Comprising of 3D and information and computational models andrepresented by virtual reality and augmented reality technology,

enables various time and cost reducing applications forsimulating and enhancing industrial

production processes.


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Ensuring the productioncontinuity in normal situationsand under some disturbances

Rapid analysis of machine orbuilding performance in designand off-design conditions

Saving time and money bymanaging the problem situationsand durability factors

VIRTUAL PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTIONPROCESSES ENABLE


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FAST FACTS

70 researchers, of which about 30% holds a PhD degreeStrong established partnership network in international fieldconsisting of 300 organizations, e.g. Stanford, Harvard,Salford (UK)8 spin-offs and several productized software. Examples:Prowledge, VirableRemarkable IPR incomes and several products in the market

• Customers such as ABB, Royal CaribbeanCruises, Sandvik, Rocla, Raute, SenateProperties, Skanska


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NEW POTENTIAL HIGH GROWTH OFFERING

For maintenanceSimulation based maintenance designWork tasksMaintenance schedulingInformation system design to supportmaintenance (incl. AR Technology Appl.)

For productionSimulation based productiondevelopmentLay-out designSchedulingWorkplace designOptimisationDynamic production mgtAugmented Assembly

For engineeringSimulation aided

designengineering analyses,optimizationautomation testingoperator trainingsafety analyses


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Pöyry:AR ON SITE – AUGMENTED OUTDOORS VISUALIZATION OF

BUILDINGS AND FACTORY MODELS

Instant visualisation in any unpreparedenvironment, anyplace, anytimeVirtual building augmented on hand helddevice’s camera view in real environmentsFeature based tracking, utilising Google Earthand GPS positioningInteractive positioning of building to real sceneApplications by Pöyry, with factory plans inFinland and abroadPresentation to customers, communalauthorities etc.

Contacts:Charles Woodward, Research ProfessorTel. +358 20 722 5629


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Raute:VIRTUAL FACTORY - USE OF SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY

IN THE PLYWOOD FACTORY DESIGN

Faster model building using componentbased approach, re-usable modelling segmentsand simulation data managementInvestment assurance, virtual testing of theplanned factory equipments and operationalparameters with customerSimulation run results with graphicalpresentationVisualisation improves communication

Contacts:Paavo Voho, Senior Research ScientistTel. +358 20 722 5391


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Sandvik:DYNAMIC PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Use of simulation technology in the productionscenario evaluation, customer order andproduction capacity managementAutomatic model building based on ERP dataCustomer order due date conformance,synchronisation of the flow through the plant;minimization of set-ups/changeovers, earlywarnings of a potential problem, check of criticalresources and materialsWhat-if scenario analysis for capacity planning,reduced planning effort for the day-to-dayscheduling

Contacts:Paavo Voho, Senior Research ScientistTel. +358 20 722 5391


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Finnish Defence Forces:ENSURING THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFT

FRAME WITH HELP OF SIMULATION

A simulation model for a person lifter wasdevelopedDynamic characteristics and action in the full liftheight could be observedStability and security of the mast could be ensuredin operating conditions corresponding realityWith help of VTT’s simulation Finnish DefenceForces became convinced that MSLP lift framefulfils the set technical requirementsNow Finnish Defence has ordered a prototype,which will be the first of its kind in the world

Contacts:Juha Kortelainen, Senior Research ScientistTel. +358 20 722 4237


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Valtra:AUGMENTED REALITY FOR ASSEMBLY –

INCREASING EFFICIENCY IN ASSEMBLY WORK

Contacts:Tapio Salonen, Senior Research ScientistTel. +358 20 722 4307

Visual assembly information is superimposedon physical parts in order to assist complexassembly workProduct data (STEP data protocol) fromcommercial CAD systems is linkedDemonstrations for the assembly of a tractorassessory’s power unit at Valtra PlcLess faults, shorter learning periodExcellent for small series/product variations

60 ± 2 Nm

Real assembly

Virtual objects(Next phase in assembly work)


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Fortum Power and Heat:LOVIISA AUTOMATION RENEVAL – TESTING AND

TRAINING SIMULATOR

Contacts:Tommi Karhela, Senior Research ScientistTel. +358 20 722 6246

VTT has developed working methods and simulationcontrol tools for

• testing the control system against dynamic processsimulator

• controlling the course of the training sessionFortum uses the tools

• for virtual commissioning of operational and safetyautomation

• in full scope training simulation with a replica maincontrol room as instructor station

• in testing the renewal of control systems in Loviisanuclear power plant

Fortum has been able to improve control systembefore the real commissioning and more advancedinstructor station will make work of an instructoreasier in operator training


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Case Metso:VIRTUAL REALITY FOR MAINTENANCE WORK

Developed for designing, planning, training andguidance of manual and remote operatedmaintenance work in virtual environmentApplied to METSO’s product developmentAs a result, the maintainability of the newcrusher is optimised in the concept designphase

Contacts:Kaj Helin, Research Scientist, Team LeaderTel. +358 20 722 3769


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Case Senate Properties:BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL GUIDELINES

Developed the requirements for the use ofbuilding information models (BIM) in theinvestment, design and construction processfor all renovations and new buildingsDetailed and comprehensive BIM guidelinesdefining model content for different disciplines,use of the models in analysis and simulations,and data exchange and model checkingprocedures in different phases of the processImproved decision making process based onmore accurate investment and lifecycle costinformation and environmental analysisImproved communication with the clients

Contacts:Tarja Mäkeläinen, Team LeaderTel. +358 20 722 6912


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CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information: www.vtt.fi

Harri SoininenVP Machines and vehiclesBusiness SolutionsTel. +358 20 722 [email protected]

Charles WoodwardResearch ProfessorAugmented RealityTel. +358 20 722 [email protected]

Riikka VirkkunenTechnology ManagerTel. +358 20 722 [email protected]

http://www.vtt.fi

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