Transforming Food & Beverage Plant Relocation with Digital Twin Technology

• Limitations of 2D floor plans in complex facility planning
• Lack of accurate spatial visualization tools
• Inefficient equipment layout validation processes
• High risk of installation errors and design conflicts
• Poor communication between engineering and operations teams
• Difficulty managing plant relocation logistics
• Limited ability to simulate real-world conditions
• Time-consuming manual planning workflows
• Inability to perform virtual walkthroughs or remote reviews
• Challenges in aligning global stakeholders on plant design

• Improved planning accuracy with digital twin simulation
• Reduced equipment relocation risk and downtime
• Faster project execution through 3D validation
• Enhanced cross-team collaboration and communication
• Real-time visualization of plant layouts in 3D
• Early detection of clashes and spatial constraints
• Streamlined engineering workflows with CAD/BIM integration
• Increased operational efficiency and decision-making speed
• Cost savings from reduced rework and errors

A multinational food and beverage company initiated a pilot plant relocation project to a new facility.

The objective was to validate layout configurations, test installation scenarios, and enable virtual access for global stakeholders before the physical move.

The Result: Improved Planning Accuracy and Relocation Efficiency

The implementation of the digital twin provided a comprehensive spatial understanding of the pilot plant, enabling:

• More accurate equipment placement and installation planning
• Early identification of clashes and access constraints
• Reduced need for physical site visits and manual measurements
• Faster alignment between engineering, operations, and stakeholders

The ability to simulate equipment movement paths ensured smoother execution and minimized disruption during the physical relocation.

Remote Visualization and Collaboration for Global Teams

Prevu3D enabled stakeholders across multiple locations to virtually explore the facility and review layouts in real time.

Using the digital twin:

• Teams conducted remote walkthroughs and design reviews
  Engineers validated layouts without repeated site access
• Stakeholders gained a clearer understanding of equipment changes and spatial constraints

This improved communication, particularly for non-technical audiences, compared to traditional 2D drawings.

Engineering Workflow Optimization with 3D Simulation

The adoption of Prevu3D transformed traditional workflows by enabling:

• Transition from 2D planning to 3D simulation-based validation
• Iterative testing of facility zoning and partition strategies
• Simulation of equipment installation paths and logistics

This approach reduced planning uncertainty and increased confidence in execution.

Use Cases: Equipment Relocation and Facility Optimization

During the pilot project, the company leveraged the digital twin for multiple applications:

• Planning equipment relocation between facilities
• Embedding OEM 3D models into the environment
• Creating mock-ups for missing equipment assets
• Performing clash detection and spatial validation
• Generating simulation videos of installation processes
• Enabling VR-based training and onboarding
• Supporting facility redesign and optimization initiatives

Maximizing Value from Digital Twin Workflows

By adopting Prevu3D’s digital twin platform, the organization improved how it uses reality capture data across engineering workflows.

This approach supports:

• Scalable collaboration across global teams
• Better utilization of point cloud and 3D mesh data
• Increased efficiency in planning and execution phases
• Data-driven decision-making across facility lifecycle projects