Digital Twins

Consulting Services

Digital Twins

Revolutionizing Design and Infrastructure Management.

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Overview

Welcome to the cutting-edge world of Digital Twins, where the future of design, construction, and infrastructure management is being redefined. At SolidCAD, we leverage our extensive expertise in CAD, GIS, BIM and Asset Management technologies to create dynamic, interactive replicas of physical assets and systems. Our Digital Twins solutions provide a comprehensive digital framework that mirrors the real world, offering unparalleled insights and control over your projects.

Transforming Your Assets into Intelligent Ecosystems

Digital Twins go beyond traditional 3D modelling by integrating real-time data, IoT (Internet of Things) inputs, and analytics. This creates a living digital representation of your physical asset that can predict, visualize, and optimize your project from conception through to completion and beyond. Our Digital Twins enable stakeholders to make informed decisions, reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and ultimately achieve sustainability targets.

Benefits of a Digital Twin Include:

Lifecycle Asset Management

Monitor and manage the entire lifecycle of your asset, from initial design to decommissioning, ensuring optimal performance and value preservation.

Operational Efficiency Optimization

Utilize real-time data and predictive analytics to streamline operations, reduce energy usage, and minimize downtime.

Risk Management and Safety Enhancement

Identify potential risks and system vulnerabilities before they lead to issues, enhancing safety and operational continuity.

Sustainability and Compliance Tracking

Monitor environmental impacts and compliance with regulatory standards in real-time, supporting sustainable development goals.

Digital Twins Implementation and Integration Service:

Implementing Digital Twins with SolidCAD involves a collaborative process tailored to your specific needs and objectives:

Consultation and Strategy Development

We begin by understanding your project requirements, goals, and current systems to develop a strategic approach for Digital Twins implementation.

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Data Collection and Model Creation

Utilizing CAD, GIS, and BIM data, along with sensor and operational information, we create a comprehensive digital replica of your asset.

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System Integration

Our Digital Twins are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing software and platforms, ensuring a unified system that enhances data utility and decision-making processes.

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Real-Time Monitoring and Analytics

With the digital twin in place, we set up real-time monitoring and analytics tools that provide ongoing insights and foresights into asset performance and potential optimizations.

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Software Solutions:

HIVE Revit Family Standards

What are HIVE Revit Family Standards? HIVE Standards is a system that helps BIM managers check and maintain the quality of Revit family content for the organization. It is set up in the HIVE Portal and runs automatic checks on the content in chosen libraries. It can also be modified to fit the organization’s own…
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BIM Data Suite

Unleashing the Power of BIM Data Suite: A Comprehensive Guide

In the world of data, gathering and analyzing is crucial. Everyone's clamoring for more data, and CTC Tools are here to deliver. The BIM Data Suite offers multiple ways to access data for your BIM models, refits, and more. Let's dive into the setup and where to find this valuable data. Data Collection with Project…
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autocad civil 3d

Why you should replace your AutoCAD/Civil 3D Tool Palettes with Hive CMS libraries

As an organization grows, it will navigate through projects of different size and nature. Rules and structures need to be fixed, and when managing engineering data comes into play, engineering and production standards need to be applied.   Within AutoCAD and Civil 3D, an engineering firm, a contractor or a government agency will gather standards through…
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CTC MEP3 2020.1.2 Update

What is the CTC MEP3? The Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Productivity Pack leads the market as the ultimate content package today, precisely tailored for businesses engaged in the fields of both mechanical and electrical design engineering. The MEPPP seamlessly consolidates the Mechanical and Electrical Productivity Packs into one easy to use pack, ready for immediate deployment…
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AutoCAD 2024

Well, it’s that time of year again when Autodesk bestows us with the latest release of their flagship drafting application. Click here for Autodesk’s documentation. Read on to see which features speak to this blogger. File Format This is probably the most-asked question, and I’m happy to say that there is yet again, no format…
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Revit: Update Room Finish Schedules with CTC Spreadsheet Link

Modifying and updating a room finish schedule in a Revit project can be a tedious task. Working in an itemized Revit schedule makes it time consuming to modify data cell by cell. Have you been tasked with this assignment? If only Revit can allow you to manipulate large amounts of data in an efficient way.…
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CTC Licensing Model Change – What you need to know!

With the release of the 23.0.0 version of all the CTC Software tools, CTC has taken the opportunity to update their licensing model. Licensing for any of the CTC suites of tools was broken up into tiers of licensing with maintenance attached or differences depending on how many employees were in the company. It was…
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CTC Software: The Benefits of Cloud Shared Licensing

CTC Software has enhanced their licensing model in June 2022, all new licensing is facilitated through Cloud Shared Licensing (CSL) now. This shift to CSL means that moving forward the 2023+ releases of their tool sets will only be available through CSL. It marks a big jump in flexibility and tracking of license sharing and…
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CTC Licensing Model Change – What you need to know!

  With the release of the 23.0.0 version of all the CTC Software tools, CTC has taken the opportunity to update its licensing model. Licensing for any of the CTC suites of tools was broken up into tiers of licensing with maintenance attached or differences depending on how many employees were in the company. It…
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Our Success Stories:

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Who is Strasman Architects?

Architecture is not merely about designing structures; it's an intricate blend of art and science that shapes the built environment, reflecting the cultural, social, and technological nuances of its time. Most importantly, it’s a collaborative…
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Nectgen mold

NextGen Mold Success Story

NextGen Mold Technologies was founded in 2021, following the acquisition of Enterprise Mold. Based in Windsor, Ontario, they have quickly established a strong reputation in the injection mold industry. The wide array of equipment and…
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Circle 5

Circle 5 Success Story

Founded in 1987, Circle 5 has established itself as a leader in the manufacturing and prototyping industry. Their expertise in machining both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, combined with their state-of-the-art multi-axis CNC and EDM capabilities,…
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Procepack

PROCEPACK is a firm specializing in the purchase and sale of packaging and process equipment. They serve customers from a wide range of industries from food and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals. They leverage their vast and…
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Paper Excellence

PAPER EXCELLENCE Customer Success Story

Paper Excellence is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and paper, including printing and writing, packaging, and specialty papers. We believe in the enduring value of wood-based products in global markets and have built a large…
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Quinn Digital

Quinn Digital Asset Protection Inc. Customer Success Story

Quinn Digital Asset Protection Inc. has been in the business of protecting property, product, and people assets since 2006, but our team of over 30 professionals has many decades of experience in the asset protection…
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Western University

Western University Customer Success Story

Western University is one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities, located in London Ontario. With over 9 million square feet of space in 100+ buildings, Western University’s Facilities Management department is responsible for the planning, development,…
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Manufacture Scorpion Success Story

Manufacture Scorpion Success Story

Manufacture Scorpion is a manufacturer/distributor whose mission is to make the world's best pneumatics and vacuum technologies available quickly and easily to North American companies. As the largest Pneumax partner, they have exclusive agreements with…
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The City of Barrie

The City of Barrie (“the City”) is a municipality located in Central Ontario, just over 100 kilometres north of Toronto. Barrie is in Simcoe County, on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay, which is the western…
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Our Resources:

AutoCAD Resources: In the Autodesk Cloud

If you customize AutoCAD across your design team and you use the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), read on… I’ll define AutoCAD resources as files that AutoCAD uses to support design content. Here are several common file types that are customized. Plot Style Tables (CTB/STB) Fonts (SHX) Printer Files (PC3/PMP) User Interface (CUIX) Linetypes (LIN) Tool…
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Our Recent Success

These real-life cases illustrate how we’ve empowered businesses to streamline their operations, breaking down silos and enhance interdepartmental communication. Each story is a testament to how our strategic approach has not only solved complex issues but paved the way for seamless and productive workflows.

Société de Transport de Montréal (STM)

Public transportation – buses, trains, subways, and more – have a wide range of complex assets that are both mobile and stationary. Upgrades, expansions, and new assets become intricate engineering projects involving a broad array of[...]
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Atlantis Strength

Atlantis Strength is Canada’s largest commercial strength equipment manufacturer. They employ a careful balance of in-house and out-sourced methodology, and CAD technology that dictates every cut, weld, and part used during their 6-stage manufacturing process.…
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Resources

Featured

How to Use Colors to Enhance Drawings in Bluebeam

This story was originally published by Chris Graham on the Bluebeam Blog. Several features allow users to use color to make plan documents more efficient to work with Bluebeam offers a lot of ways to modify the colors of various objects. The markup and text colors are the simplest to modify. But what escapes many…
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Blogs

Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing PLM in Small to Medium Enterprises

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a game-changer for businesses, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It’s all about managing your products efficiently from the drawing board to the customer’s hands. But, let’s be honest, implementing PLM isn’t always a walk in the park for SMEs. They face real challenges, from tight budgets to the…
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Additional resources

SolidCAD Unveils a New Strategic Direction, Integrating Decades of Tech Expertise with a Future Focused on Consultancy

TORONTO, ON - April 30 - SolidCAD, a renowned technology company celebrated for its proficiency in CAD, BIM, CAM, cloud-based platforms, and data and asset management systems, proudly announces a strategic evolution of its business model with a renewed emphasis on consulting services. Leveraging its 28-year legacy of industry leadership, SolidCAD aims to empower businesses…
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Why Choose SolidCAD for Your Digital Twins Solution?

Expertise in CAD, GIS, and BIM: Our deep understanding of these foundational technologies ensures that your Digital Twins are built on accurate, detailed representations of your assets.

Customized Solutions

Every Digital Twins solution is tailored to meet the unique challenges and opportunities of your project, ensuring it delivers maximum value.

Innovative Approach

We stay at the forefront of technology and methodology, providing you with innovative solutions that keep your projects ahead of the curve.

Collaborative Partnership

We work closely with you throughout the process, from initial consultation to ongoing support, ensuring your Digital Twins solution continues to evolve with your needs.

Transform Your Projects with Digital Twins

Digital Twins technology is set to redefine the landscape of asset management and operations. By choosing SolidCAD, you’re not just adapting to the future; you’re helping to shape it.

Contact us today to explore how our Digital Twins solutions can revolutionize your projects, making them more efficient, sustainable, and resilient.