In today’s data-driven world, digital twins are essential for optimizing processes and boosting efficiency. However, many businesses struggle to get started, especially when specialized resources are unavailable. This is where Power Apps comes into play: a purely visual development tool for creating digital twin applications that requires no in-depth programming knowledge.
Power Apps: A simple and effective programming foundation
Power Apps is built on the JavaScript library Blockly, which provides a visual programming interface. Users can implement programming concepts like variables, loops, and logical expressions using graphical blocks – no coding required. This intuitive approach enables them to create digital twins with just a few clicks.
CONTACT Elements: The platform for digital twins
Power Apps is part of the CONTACT Elements platform, which seamlessly connects all data and processes from the initial idea to the recycling of a product along the digital thread and accelerates digital transformation. Users can create, manage, and optimize digital twins of products, systems, or processes – customized and without complex backend programming.
Easy integration of simulations, data analytics, and AI
With Power Apps, automated interfaces to existing systems and data sources can be implemented more quickly, streamlining data flow to the digital twin. Python scripts enhance the platform with advanced algorithms for simulations or machine learning (ML). Libraries like TensorFlow or Pandas allow for precise predictions of machine and system states. Based on this, simulations offer a targeted analysis of various scenarios and their effects on systems.
Results such as KPIs or time series data can be integrated into business processes in the Elements platform – perfect for industries like manufacturing, healthcare, or energy that rely on accurate forecasts.
Flexibly adapt applications
The intuitive user interface of Power Apps makes it possible to develop customized applications and adapt them to specific requirements with just a few clicks. Data from documents, sensors, or simulations can be processed, calculated, and visualized directly on the digital twin’s dashboard.
No more IT barriers or complex approval processes
Power Apps requires no complex IT tools or approval processes. Users can create, customize, and share applications directly in the CONTACT Elements platform, allowing them to react quickly to new requirements.
Conclusion
Visual programming with innovative solutions like Power Apps in CONTACT Elements makes it easier to create and automate applications for digital twins. Without the need for extensive IT infrastructure, digital twins become accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Key benefits at a glance:
- Rapid development: Iterative adjustments and real-time user feedback.
- Optimization through simulation: Incorporate insights from analyses directly into models.
- Integration into business processes: Seamlessly embed results into workflows or service cases.
The simple and flexible creation of digital twins opens up new opportunities for companies to increase efficiency and drive innovation.