In a Nutshell
CTRL Engineering, with the support of Beckhoff Automation and MathWorks, invites you to an inspiring afternoon about the benefits of simulation and workflows for succesful industrial integration.
Experience the complete digital twin journey: from concept design to model based software development and validation, all the way to real-time machine integration.
Learn how CTRL Engineering brings simulation to life in real industrial projects across a variety of sectors and discuss what it could do for you?
Key Insights You’ll Gain
Discover how simulations evolve into validated machine concepts and drive better machine design and optimization through iterative simulation loops.
Learn how to integrate machine controls seamlessly into industrial platforms and enhance real-time performance.
Explore real-life projects across automotive, renewable energy, and industrial machinery for clients like KU Leuven, Traxial, KIGRIN, Dewekon, and VIAS.
Network with engineers, researchers, and system designers to exchange insights and ideas.
Agenda
Introduction to CTRL engineering’s activities and areas of technical strength especially highlighting expertise in turning through simulation ideas into validated industrial solutions across automotive, renewable energy, and industrial machinery.
With industrial trends pushing for digitalization, connected systems, and flexible, modular machinery, Model-Based Design helps companies accelerate development, reduce integration time, lower costs, and improve overall machine performance.
In this session, participants will learn what Model-Based Design is and how it can be applied in modern engineering workflows.
Client-focused case studies showcase the measurable benefits of using simulation in the design phase. Projects include a measurement system for calibrating alcohol testers, micro wind turbine sizing, hybrid powertrain control strategies, heat pump design and optimization, and a high-speed E-motor test rig.
Technical highlights cover system sizing with MATLAB, modeling with Simscape, control design with Simulink and Stateflow, iterative design optimization loops, and integration with third-party systems for co-simulation via proprietary interfaces or FMI.
The session illustrates how simulation-driven design enables faster, validated, and data-driven decision-making for industrial clients.
Networking and refreshments with access to hands-on demonstrations of ongoing projects and setups.
Overview of Beckhoff solutions enabling seamless integration of model-based software into industrial machines.
The session highlights hardware and software capabilities for virtual commissioning, real-time control, and AI/ML deployment. TwinCAT 3 modules covered include Interface for Inventor®, Target and Interface for Simulink®, Target for MATLAB®, and Target & Simulation Runtime for FMI and ML in real-time.
Examples illustrate how PLCs and high-performance control platforms execute model-based algorithms, synchronize with plant models, and deploy machine learning applications in industrial environments.
Client cases demonstrate real-time integration of model-based software into industrial platforms. Technical highlights cover hardware co-simulation, real-time synchronization of control and plant models, and containerized deployment of optimized algorithms on industrial platforms. The session emphasizes how real-time integration accelerates validated, high-performance industrial solutions.
Projects may include heat pump applications, custom motor drive development for electric drivetrains, predictive analytics for spindle gearing, and real-time in-line quality control leveraging AI/ML deployment in PLC environments.
Open discussion and Q&A focused on technical implementation, industrial integration, and lessons learned from the presented projects.
Informal networking with refreshments and hands-on demonstrations of the technologies and projects discussed during the session.