Closing the Loop between Engineering and Production

Closing the Loop between Engineering and Production

Close the loop between simulation and reality

Efficient and easy inspection

Faster collaboration along the value chain

twino supports your tryout workflows to speed up time to start of production

The challenge

Time consuming and resource intensive workflows slow down start of production by:

  • Siloed data between design and shopfloor teams
  • Slow and expensive inspection
  • Geographically distributed teams
  • Lost data and documentation

The solution

twino makes inspection, validation and documentation workflows faster and more efficient through:

  • Leveraging design and simulation data for faster setup, process parameter selection and inspection
  • Fast, accurate and efficient inspection with high-resolution images
  • Remote assistance for troubleshooting with remote experts
  • Easy documentation generation workflow and concise reports that combine relevant digital and operational data

Transfer your injection molding simulation directly to the factory and visualize the results with augmented reality during tryout.

  • Detect deviations between simulations and reality in real time
  • Visualize complex simulation results and large amounts of data from Moldflow directly on a mobile device
  • Automatically feedback experience knowledge from tryout and production to the simulation department

Overview of twino Functions & Features

Negotiation
Optimize engineering and planning with OT feedback
Workflow
Boost shopfloor productivity
Idea
Troubleshoot with AI Copilots
Analytics
Replace paper-based workflows
Process
Track cause and effect of process adaptions
Collaboration
Enhance collaboration with suppliers
Timer
Reduce iterations until start of production

What our customers say

Sabic

“SABIC believes collaboration is a must-have, not a maybe. That’s why we are excited about twino and the potential it has to be a game changer for collaboration between and among engineering and shop floor production teams. We were pleased to be one of the partners who helped inpro bring twino to life, and we look forward to keeping using this technology to demonstrate the value of our advanced predictive engineering capabilities.”

twino FAQs

Product Insights

twino is a digital workflow solution designed for engineering and shop floor teams to streamline and accelerate the injection molding ramp-up process. It enhances the execution of existing structured workflows while offering the capability to standardize previously unstructured processes.

twino is unique as a comprehensive solution combining digital planning via operating procedures with integrated setup, inspection and documentation productivity tools to streamline the injection molding ramp-up workflow. Unlike tools that address only isolated tasks, twino stands out as the only solution that seamlessly unifies these capabilities into a single, efficient system.

Customers dealing with complex parts and/or operating at a large scale can greatly benefit from twino. For example, a typical Tier 1 mold maker produces over 100 tools annually. Each tool undergoes at least three trials, with some requiring up to five, resulting in a total of 300 to 500 trials per year.
twino helps streamline processes and reduce time-consuming try-out iterations through:

  • Faster Setup: Accelerated through process parameter setup, efficient gripper assembly, tool receiving/disassembly/installation checks

  • Optimized Try-Out Iterations: Achieve better results with fewer iterations

  • Inspection: Compare each step of the plan with engineering data, as-planned vs. as-built

  • Comprehensive Documentation: Automatically generate detailed records for improved traceability

  • Reduced Travel: Minimize the need for engineering teams to be physically present during trials

  • Less Troubleshooting: Address issues more effectively with enhanced process insight

  • Faster Data Consolidation: Access project data quickly and efficiently for improved decision-making

twino includes two applications:

  • twino Planner (for engineering teams & project managers):

    • Consolidate project data

    • Create Operating Procedures (OP) by combining simulations, CAD part data, and AI suggestions

    • Generate Excel reports for documentation

    • Synchronize with twino Execute in real time

  • twino Execute (for shop floor teams):

    • Productivity tools to set up, inspect, and document processes

    • Process parameter setup and monitoring

    • CAD compare for parts

    • Moldflow overlays on the shop floor

    • Fill, Packing, Gate Freeze, Clamp Force studies

    • Paperless execution of plans

    • Digital measurement with high accuracy

    • High-quality automatic documentation

    • Real-time synchronization between twino Planner and Execute

Yes, the application works offline. An internet connection is not required.

    • twino Planner is supported on Windows PCs.

    • twino Execute is supported on iOS. Android, Windows, and Windows on ARM support is available on demand.

twino does not require internet or external servers. It only imports engineering formats and operating procedures embedded in twino project files. No external data exchange occurs.

Injection molding machines can be connected via PLCs to an MES or middleware (e.g., Kepware), which can then connect to twino via OPC UA instead of directly from the machine.

Product Usage

Yes, Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers, mold makers, and OEMs often have established paper-based processes that twino can digitize and streamline, including the documentation process.

The application is largely self-explanatory and can be used effectively after a short introduction.

twino’s digital procedures can be configured by the engineering team to match specific requirements.

Feedback reveals a generational divide: older workers rely on experience, while younger ones are more open to digital tools. Management-led rollout is key.
twino captures experienced workers’ know-how and makes it accessible to younger staff, ensuring knowledge continuity during workforce transitions.

Once structured procedures are set, even less experienced users can follow them effectively. Results are shared with engineers for optimization.
twino complements expertise—it doesn’t replace it.

Without digital tools, ramp-up tasks become disorganized and error-prone. twino simplifies, saves time, and makes complex processes manageable—worth trying out.

twino is a mobile assistance system—not a human replacement. You can log visual or tactile observations and supplement them with photos, sensor data, or manual entries.
Future versions may include more sensor integration like direct temperature measurements.

Innovation Outlook

The vision is a fully digital and integrated ramp-up workflow between engineering and production.
Current developments include:

  • OPC UA  support

  • AI-driven troubleshooting

  • Expanded reporting features

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