{"id":56047,"date":"2026-05-07T08:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T06:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skan.clients.ideeal.ch\/?post_type=services&#038;p=56047"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:28:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:28:24","slug":"digital-twin","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/skan.com\/en\/services\/pharma\/digital\/twin","title":{"rendered":"Digital Twin"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section  class=\"section-feature-grid pt-default pb-default\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n                            <header class=\"entry-header any-b0\">\r\n                                            <h5>Digital Twin at a glance<\/h5>\r\n                                                                <h2>The most reliable SKAN isolator simulation tool<\/h2>\r\n                                    <\/header>\r\n                                        <ul class=\"feature-grid-list list-reset\">\r\n                                                               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access to the physical asset<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                        <li>\r\n                                <div class=\"feature-grid-item any-b0\">\r\n                                    <figure class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><rect x=\"0.5\" y=\"0.5\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" rx=\"11.5\" fill=\"#E2ECF0\" stroke=\"#C5D9E1\"\/><path d=\"M7 11.7308L10.5 15.5L17 8.5\" stroke=\"#004682\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"square\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                                                            <\/figure>\r\n                                                                            <h3>Reduced operational costs <\/h3>\r\n                                                                                                                <p>Dry runs and simulation-based commissioning minimize on-site adjustments and downtimes<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                        <li>\r\n                                <div class=\"feature-grid-item any-b0\">\r\n                                    <figure class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                                                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><rect x=\"0.5\" y=\"0.5\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" rx=\"11.5\" fill=\"#E2ECF0\" stroke=\"#C5D9E1\"\/><path d=\"M7 11.7308L10.5 15.5L17 8.5\" stroke=\"#004682\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"square\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                                                                            <\/figure>\r\n                                                                            <h3>Enhanced process efficiency<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                                                <p>Digital Twin process changes accelerate physical implementation<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                        <li>\r\n                                <div class=\"feature-grid-item any-b0\">\r\n                                    <figure class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                                                    <svg 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class=\"section-image-text pt-default pb-default default\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n            <div class=\"entry-grid\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"text\">\r\n                        <div class=\"text-inner\">\r\n                                                            <h5>Application<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                        <h2>Advanced equipment simulation model to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)<\/h2>\r\n                                                                                                                    <ul class=\"feature-list list-reset\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                <li>\r\n                                                <div class=\"feature-item\">\r\n                                                                   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class=\"any-b0\">\r\n                                                            <h3>For operator training<\/h3>\n<p>The Digital Twin enables immersive, simulation-based training in a fully virtual environment, accelerating operator readiness while minimizing disruption to production.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                                        <li>\r\n                                                <div class=\"feature-item\">\r\n                                                                                                            <figure>\r\n                                                            <img 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class=\"any-b0\">\r\n                                                                                                    <h3>Requirements definition<\/h3>\r\n                                                                                                <p>Together, we define your objectives \u2013 whether simulation, training, or validation and develop a tailored solution.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                            <li class=\"swiper-slide\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"process-element\">\r\n                                                                                    <div>\r\n                                                <span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\r\n               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production of the real equipment.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                <\/li>\r\n                                                                        <\/ul>\r\n                    <button class=\"swiper-button-next\" type=\"button\">\r\n                        <span class=\"accessibility\">Next slide<\/span>\r\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"22\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 18\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"m13 17.003 8-8-8-8M21 9.003H0\" stroke=\"#004682\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                    <nav class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/nav>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n    <section  class=\"section-image-text pt-default pb-default reverse default\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n         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Perfected virtually.<\/h2>\r\n                                                                                                                    <ul class=\"feature-list list-reset\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                <li>\r\n                                                <div class=\"feature-item\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"any-b0\">\r\n                                                            <h3>Accelerate process optimization<\/h3>\n<p>Simulating process changes on the Digital Twin accelerates their implementation on the physical equipment, increasing overall production uptime. It enables validation of process optimizations before deployment, reducing trial-and-error iterations on the real system.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                                        <li>\r\n                                                <div class=\"feature-item\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"any-b0\">\r\n                                                            <h3>Advanced equipment visibility<\/h3>\n<p>The high-resolution digital model improves visibility and understanding of the equipment without requiring access to the physical asset. It allows users to explore equipment behavior, interactions, and constraints in a risk-free environment, supporting better technical decision-making.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                                        <li>\r\n                                                <div class=\"feature-item\">\r\n                                                                                                                                                                <div class=\"any-b0\">\r\n                                                            <h3>Cost-efficient operation<\/h3>\n<p>Simulation-based commissioning and dry runs minimize on-site adjustments and reduce unexpected downtime. This approach also decreases the need for physical testing resources and shortens commissioning timelines, leading to measurable cost savings.<\/p>\n                                                        <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/ul>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"image\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"\">\r\n                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1404\" height=\"1560\" src=\"https:\/\/skan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/digital-twin-e-beam_3D.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" 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specifications<\/h2>\r\n                                        <ul class=\"site-tablist\" data-tabs role=\"tablist\">\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                            <a href=\"#tab-Packageoptions0block_018e8383d1d0893b0ab1c54bc7e06546\" data-tabby-default>Package options<\/a>\r\n                        <\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>\r\n                            <a href=\"#tab-Includedservices1block_018e8383d1d0893b0ab1c54bc7e06546\" >Included services<\/a>\r\n                        <\/li>\r\n                                    <\/ul>\r\n                <div class=\"site-tab-content-wrap\">\r\n                                                                                                <div id=\"tab-Packageoptions0block_018e8383d1d0893b0ab1c54bc7e06546\" class=\"tab-content any-b0\">\r\n                                                                                       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                                                                                              <h5>3D kinematic simulation<\/h5>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                            <p>Neutral-format CAD models drive lifelike motion of all moving parts<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                        <\/ul>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                        <div id=\"tab-Includedservices1block_018e8383d1d0893b0ab1c54bc7e06546\" class=\"tab-content any-b0\">\r\n                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interlocks are fully replicated<\/p>\r\n                                                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                                                <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            <li>\r\n                                                    <figure aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\".5\" y=\".5\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" rx=\"11.5\" fill=\"#E2ECF0\" stroke=\"#C5D9E1\"\/><path d=\"m7 11.73 3.5 3.77 6.5-7\" stroke=\"#004682\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"square\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                              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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                                            <\/button>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"slide any-b0 has-custom-list\">\r\n                                                    <p>A Digital Twin enables the simulation of qualification and operational scenarios in a virtual environment. This reduces repeated on-site testing, shortens qualification timelines, and accelerates time-to-market while maintaining compliance.<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <li>\r\n                                            <button class=\"opener\" type=\"button\">\r\n                                                <span>How does the Digital Twin support employee training? <\/span>\r\n                                                <span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                                            <\/button>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"slide any-b0 has-custom-list\">\r\n                                                    <p>With a one-to-one representation of equipment behavior, a Digital Twin provides a highly realistic training environment. Operators can be trained on normal operations, deviations and critical scenarios without interrupting production, reducing human error and improving OEE.<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <li>\r\n                                            <button class=\"opener\" type=\"button\">\r\n                                                <span>What data is required for a Digital Twin?<\/span>\r\n                                                <span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                                            <\/button>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"slide any-b0 has-custom-list\">\r\n                                                    <p>A Digital Twin is built using a combination of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical design data (e.g. CAD models, airflow characteristics, equipment layout)<\/li>\n<li>Automation data (e.g. PLC programs, control logic, recipes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <li>\r\n                                            <button class=\"opener\" type=\"button\">\r\n                                                <span>Can the Digital Twin assist with root cause analysis and batch release? <\/span>\r\n                                                <span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                                            <\/button>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"slide any-b0 has-custom-list\">\r\n                                                    <p>Yes. By reproducing specific conditions in a controlled virtual environment, a Digital Twin can generate scientifically sound evidence to support root cause investigations and batch release justification.<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                                                                                    <\/li>\r\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <li>\r\n                                            <button class=\"opener\" type=\"button\">\r\n                                                <span>Can a Digital Twin only be created for new equipment? <\/span>\r\n                                                <span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n                                            <\/button>\r\n                                                                                     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