XR4industry develops software that enables companies to create a digital twin of their machines. A digital twin is a simulation based on the CAD model of the machine, which allows the design of the machine to be fully validated for design flaws. Additionally, the control code (PLC/embedded code) can be linked to the I/O of the digital twin, enabling the control system for the machine to be written and tested before the physical machine is built.
The goal of the internship assignment is to investigate where the behavior of the digital twin and the physical machine differ. The student will write the control code for the machine on the digital twin. Once the code is ready, it will be linked to the physical machine to see if the machine functions the same. We suspect that several differences between the digital twin and the physical machine will become apparent. Many components have mechanical properties that are not accurately included in the digital twin software. Examples include the ramp-up and ramp-down of a motor’s speed, the behavior of a valve in a pneumatic system, or the operation of certain sensors. To align the digital twin and the physical machine, the student will need to adjust and add these properties to the digital twin software. This involves creating and modifying (driver) logic. We are looking for a mechatronics student because it is important that the programmer of this logic also understands the functioning of the mechanical components. The digital twin software is based on C# code, and the student will need to do some programming in this language.
The required level of programming is not high, and there are several programmers available in the office who can assist with questions. For inquiries about the internship, you can contact Sjoerd Meeuwsen. Email: Sjoerd@XR4industry.com Phone: 06 3436 2142