{"id":1259,"date":"2026-07-30T14:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T14:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hub10.eks-intec.de\/?post_type=case_study&#038;p=1259"},"modified":"2026-07-30T15:03:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:03:41","slug":"vdl-steelweld-creating-smart-spaces-with-rfsuite","status":"publish","type":"case_study","link":"https:\/\/eks-intec.com\/de\/case-studies\/vdl-steelweld-creating-smart-spaces-with-rfsuite\/","title":{"rendered":"VDL Steelweld: Creating Smart spaces with RF::SUITE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1259\" class=\"elementor elementor-1259\" data-elementor-post-type=\"case_study\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aecb8a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1aecb8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51f79f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" 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         <h1 class=\"vdl-cs__title\">VDL Steelweld: Creating Smart spaces with RF::SUITE<\/h1>\r\n                <p class=\"vdl-cs__hero-copy\">How VDL Steelweld Optimized the Highly Variable Smart Space Wall Assembly Using Virtual Commissioning<\/p>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__tags\">\r\n                    <span class=\"vdl-cs__tag\">Modular Housing<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"vdl-cs__tag\">RF::SUITE<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"vdl-cs__tag\">VDL Steelweld<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <figure class=\"vdl-cs__hero-image\" data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eks-intec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/VDL-Thumbnail.avif\" alt=\"VDL Steelweld Smart Spaces wall assembly line\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"vdl-cs__stats\" aria-label=\"Line characteristics\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap vdl-cs__stats-grid\">\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__stat\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__value\">4<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__label\">Robots<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__stat\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__value\">180 sec.<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__label\">Cycle Time<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__stat\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__value\">+1,000<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__label\">Number of variants<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__stat\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__value\">2,500<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__label\">Modules a year<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap vdl-cs__intro-grid\">\r\n            <aside class=\"vdl-cs__meta\" data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__meta-item\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-label\">Service<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-value\">Virtual Commissioning<\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__meta-item\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-label\">Industry<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-value\">Modular Housing<\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__meta-item\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-label\">Partner<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-value\">VDL Steelweld<\/span><\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__meta-item\"><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-label\">Product \/ Software<\/span><span class=\"vdl-cs__meta-value\">RF::SUITE<\/span><\/div>\r\n            <\/aside>\r\n            <div data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <p class=\"vdl-cs__eyebrow\">Project overview<\/p>\r\n                <h2 class=\"vdl-cs__heading\">How VDL Steelweld Optimized the Highly Variable Smart Space Wall Assembly Using Virtual Commissioning<\/h2>\r\n                <p class=\"vdl-cs__body vdl-cs__lead\">By using virtual commissioning, VDL Steelweld was able to efficiently optimize the automation process of its automated wall assembly line for VDL Smart Spaces while minimizing time and cost risks.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap vdl-cs__split\">\r\n            <div data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <p class=\"vdl-cs__eyebrow\">Customer background<\/p>\r\n                <h2 class=\"vdl-cs__heading\">CUSTOMER BACKGROUND<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__body\" data-vdl-reveal>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section vdl-cs__challenge\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap\">\r\n            <p class=\"vdl-cs__eyebrow\">The task<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"vdl-cs__heading\">CHALLENGE<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-grid\">\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-card\" data-vdl-reveal><span class=\"vdl-cs__number\">01<\/span><h3>High variant diversity and short cycle times<\/h3><p>With an annual production volume of over 2,500 modules, it is crucial to virtually validate all possible product limits and their respective cycle times during the commissioning phase. This ensures that the ongoing production process can manufacture the market-demanded modules error-free and on schedule.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-card\" data-vdl-reveal><span class=\"vdl-cs__number\">02<\/span><h3>High product variety and customization<\/h3><p>The production line is designed for a wide range of wall modules with different dimensions and specifications. Thanks to the modular construction, lengths from 300 mm to 7,000 mm in 1-mm increments are possible. This flexibility allows for the production of over 1,000 variants and ensures high adaptability to specific customer requirements.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-card\" data-vdl-reveal><span class=\"vdl-cs__number\">03<\/span><h3>Integration of hardware and software<\/h3><p>During the commissioning of the Smart Spaces wall assembly line at VDL Steelweld, hardware and software components had to be precisely integrated and synchronized. Without simulation, the high number of variants could lead to unexpected errors. The process control was managed via a Siemens S7-1500 PLC, while four Fanuc robots handled motion and process control.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-card\" data-vdl-reveal><span class=\"vdl-cs__number\">04<\/span><h3>System complexity and material flow<\/h3><p>The production line includes several automated process steps with a complex material flow. Coordinating the individual components and ensuring their flawless interaction is essential for smooth production.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-card\" data-vdl-reveal><span class=\"vdl-cs__number\">05<\/span><h3>Time pressure and potential production delays<\/h3><p>The tight timeline for commissioning the line required a fast and error-free implementation. Unexpected problems during physical commissioning could lead to significant delays and costs.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__challenge-card\" data-vdl-reveal><span class=\"vdl-cs__number\">06<\/span><h3>Error strategy<\/h3><p>Proactive error detection and prevention were necessary to avoid costly downtimes and rework. Virtual commissioning enabled early identification of potential issues and optimization of the control system before the actual commissioning.<\/p><\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap vdl-cs__solution-grid\">\r\n            <div data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <p class=\"vdl-cs__eyebrow\">Digital validation<\/p>\r\n                <h2 class=\"vdl-cs__heading\">SOLUTION<\/h2>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__body\" style=\"margin-top:32px\">\r\n                    <p>VDL Steelweld, together with EKS InTec, implemented virtual commissioning using the RF::Suite to digitally replicate the Smart Spaces wall assembly line. The team integrated all hardware and software components\u2014including the Siemens S7-1500 PLC and four Fanuc robots\u2014within a virtual environment, accounting for the full range of product variants and complex material flows. By simulating the entire production process in advance, the control logic, movement sequences, and interactions between line components could be precisely programmed and validated before physical commissioning. This approach ensured a fully integrated, error-checked system ready for real-world operation, while maintaining the flexibility needed to handle the high variety and customization of modular wall modules.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <figure class=\"vdl-cs__solution-image\" data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eks-intec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/laptop_mockup-1-1.avif\" alt=\"Virtual model of the VDL Steelweld wall assembly line\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n            <\/figure>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section vdl-cs__benefits\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap\">\r\n            <p class=\"vdl-cs__eyebrow\">Measurable impact<\/p>\r\n            <h2 class=\"vdl-cs__heading\">BENEFITS AND RESULTS<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"vdl-cs__body\" style=\"max-width:760px;margin:26px 0 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.68)\">By using VIBN and RF::Suite, VDL Steelweld achieved significant progress in production:<\/p>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__benefit-grid\">\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__benefit\" data-vdl-reveal><strong>Significantly shortened commissioning time<\/strong><p>On-site commissioning was made much more efficient, allowing faster production start-up.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__benefit\" data-vdl-reveal><strong>Time and cost savings<\/strong><p>Many issues were resolved in advance, significantly reducing the effort required for real commissioning and minimizing costly rework.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__benefit\" data-vdl-reveal><strong>Process optimization<\/strong><p>Movement sequences, material flows, and control logic were efficiently tested and optimized, increasing the real line\u2019s productivity.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__benefit\" data-vdl-reveal><strong>Early error detection &amp; risk minimization<\/strong><p>Potential sources of error were identified early in the virtual environment, significantly reducing the risk of unexpected issues during real commissioning.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__benefit\" data-vdl-reveal><strong>Fully programmed in advance<\/strong><p>The control software was fully developed and verified in the virtual environment, ensuring smooth real-world operation.<\/p><\/article>\r\n                <article class=\"vdl-cs__benefit\" data-vdl-reveal><strong>Optimized test scenarios<\/strong><p>With RF::Suite, various production scenarios could be simulated, reducing the need for on-site testing and accelerating fine-tuning of production processes.<\/p><\/article>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap\">\r\n            <article class=\"vdl-cs__quote\" data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <div class=\"vdl-cs__quote-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eks-intec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SAEYS_VDL_Steelweld_GT5R9385_portrait-e1765448601419.avif\" alt=\"Dolf van Opstal, Teamleader Robotics, VDL Steelweld\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\r\n                <blockquote class=\"vdl-cs__quote-body\">\r\n                    <span class=\"vdl-cs__quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\r\n                    <p class=\"vdl-cs__quote-text\">\u201cWith Virtual Commissioning and RF::Suite, we optimized our commissioning, identified errors early on, and saved valuable time and costs. A real improvement in efficiency and quality\u201d<\/p>\r\n                    <footer class=\"vdl-cs__quote-author\">\u2014 Dolf van Opstal, Teamleader Robotics, VDL Steelweld<\/footer>\r\n                <\/blockquote>\r\n            <\/article>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <section class=\"vdl-cs__section vdl-cs__outlook\">\r\n        <div class=\"vdl-cs__wrap vdl-cs__outlook-grid\">\r\n            <div data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <p class=\"vdl-cs__eyebrow\">Beyond the project<\/p>\r\n                <h2 class=\"vdl-cs__heading\">CONCLUSION AND FUTURE OUTLOOK<\/h2>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"vdl-cs__body\" data-vdl-reveal>\r\n                <p>Virtual commissioning not only optimized automation in the production of modular living units at VDL Steelweld but also demonstrated that this technology is highly beneficial beyond the automotive sector. 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