Overview

The TwinCAT 3 Interface for Inventor^® is a tool for easy configuration of a coupling between TwinCAT 3 and the 3D CAD system Autodesk^® Inventor^®. It enables a simulation of all movements in the 3D CAD program. Thus, the program allows PLC programmers to perform functionality tests on the PLC code at an early stage and with little effort. Simple motion axes and complex kinematics can be simulated and tested directly in Autodesk^® Inventor^®. Light barriers and limit switches can also be tested using collision detection. Machine error situations can also be evaluated after they have occurred.

You can also use the TwinCAT 3 Interface for Inventor^® to train operators and maintenance staff in advance for regular operation and to define work instructions for troubleshooting based on simulated critical machine states. In addition, presales training for sales support for machines or machine components can also be carried out using 3D simulations.

With the TwinCAT 3 Interface for Inventor^®, configuring the 3D simulation is easy. The simulation tool uses the design data from Autodesk^® Inventor^® and links it with the automation data. This also results in the advantage of parallel design, manufacturing, and programming.