Virtual test environments are an essential component in the fields of automation, industry and Factory 4.0 as well as artificial intelligence.
Virtual test environments are digital replicas in which products, machines or entire processes can be realistically simulated - without any real prototypes or production lines. This allows new ideas, software or technical components to be tried out risk-free, sources of error to be recognised at an early stage and improvements to be implemented before time and money are lost in real operation.
An illustrative example: a car manufacturer wants to test the software for a new assistance system. Instead of building elaborate prototypes or sending test vehicles around the country, he uses a virtual test environment. Here, the software can be tested and optimised under realistic conditions - day, night, rain or snow, and as often as necessary.
Virtual test environments not only save costs, but also shorten development times and make processes safer overall. They are an important tool for companies that want to work flexibly and efficiently with modern technology.















