Nuclear projects often require a level of precision and coordination that leaves little room for late-stage changes. Digital twin solutions from ATS Nuclear Energy Solutions create a detailed, virtual representation of your systems so your team can review performance, test scenarios, and uncover issues earlier in the process.
From early design through long-term operation, these models support more informed decisions and help reduce the pressure that often builds during commissioning and startup.
The Challenges We Address with Digital Twin
Understanding the obstacles that hold equipment manufacturers and system integrators back.
Late Design Changes and Rework
Design updates found during construction or commissioning often lead to delays, added cost, and rework that is difficult to manage on-site.
Limited Visibility into System Interactions
Mechanical, electrical, controls, and software systems interact in complex ways. These interactions can be difficult to fully understand using traditional documentation alone.
Risk During Commissioning and Startup
On-site testing introduces safety risks and time constraints, especially when issues must be resolved quickly.
Conservative Change Management
Evaluating proposed changes often requires physical validation or extended analysis, which slows decision-making and limits flexibility.
Training Without Operational Context
Operators and maintenance teams may not have the opportunity to experience system behavior before the system is live.
Long Asset Lifecycles
Nuclear facilities need tools that support validation, knowledge retention, and continuous improvement over decades.
Our Solution
Practical ways to address system risk before it reaches your site
Digital Twin Technology
Virtual Models of Your System
A digital twin models system logic, performance, and expected behavior in a structured environment. Your team gains a clearer view of how the system is intended to operate and where potential issues may arise before physical build.
Virtual Commissioning
Test Control Logic Before Deployment
Virtual commissioning connects the digital model with real control logic. Your team can review sequences, fault handling, and system responses before the system is installed, which helps reduce commissioning time and unexpected issues on-site.
System Twins
Understand Full-System Behavior
System twins extend digital twin capability to the full system level. They combine individual equipment models, control systems, and software into a single virtual representation of the complete nuclear system. This enables deeper insight into interactions, dependencies, and performance across the facility.
Lifecycle Support
A Foundation for Long Term Performance
The digital twin continues to support your operation after startup. Teams use it to review upgrades, test maintenance strategies, and support training over time.
Key Benefits
The advantages of partnering with us.
Improved System Understanding
A digital model provides clearer insight into how systems interact and perform together.
Better Controls and Interface Readiness
Control logic and system interactions are tested earlier, which helps reduce late-stage troubleshooting.
Safer Training Environments
Teams can build familiarity with system behavior without exposure to operational conditions.
Stronger Change Management
Proposed updates can be reviewed and evaluated in a controlled environment before implementation.
Reduced Integration Risk
Interactions across machines and software can be assessed earlier, which helps avoid issues during commissioning.
Support Across the Nuclear Lifecycle
Digital twins and system twins evolve with your facility, supporting decades of operation and improvement.
Nuclear System Modeling and Software Platforms
ATS utilizes the following software platforms for Digital Twin development.
- Dassault Systèmes 3DExperience
- Siemens Process Simulate
- Siemens Plant Sim
- EKS RF:Suite
- Unity
- ABB Robotstudio
- Fanuc Roboguide
- Kuka.Sim
- ATS UReality Core Training – PC Based
- ATS UReality Digital Training – VR Based
- ATS TaskNav Digital Execution
These tools are available for use across projects and enable the creation of tailored solutions based on specific application requirements. In addition, these platforms can be integrated with various third-party software solutions to develop highly accurate behavioral and process models.
Our objective is to leverage industry-leading technologies to deliver the most realistic and effective simulations and training tools possible while continuously advancing our capabilities and developing new solutions. Through our extensive and growing dataset, combined with the expertise of our development team, ATS has established itself as a leader in applying today’s most advanced digital twin, simulation, and training technologies.
Ready to Strengthen Your Nuclear Projects with Digital Twin Technology?
Contact ATS Nuclear Energy Solutions to discuss digital twin scope, virtual commissioning needs, and training readiness.