Dassault Systèmes and OMRON Merge Virtual and Real Worlds in Manufacturing
Event summary
- Dassault Systèmes and OMRON partner to bridge IT and OT in manufacturing, enabling virtual and real-world integration.
- The collaboration combines Dassault Systèmes’ 3D UNIVERSES with OMRON’s Sysmac industrial automation platform.
- Virtual Twin of Production Systems allows pre-deployment testing and real-time data feedback for predictive maintenance.
- Partnership to be showcased at Hannover Messe 2026 from April 20-24.
The big picture
This partnership addresses the long-standing fragmentation between product design, automation, and production systems in manufacturing. By merging virtual and real environments, Dassault Systèmes and OMRON aim to reduce commissioning times, minimize errors, and enhance flexibility. The collaboration underscores the growing trend of AI-driven, autonomous manufacturing systems that adapt in real-time.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly manufacturers will integrate the Virtual Twin of Production Systems into their operations.
- Competitive Response
- Whether competitors will accelerate their own IT-OT convergence solutions.
- Market Expansion
- The pace at which this partnership will expand beyond current use cases.
Related topics