Prevu3D is an official partner of The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal, a first-of-its-kind facility showcasing an interconnected ecosystem of more than 20 cutting-edge solutions and technologies and intent on transforming manufacturing and warehousing through digital transformation.

At The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal, guests can explore and experiment with a wide range of live smart technologies within a fully automated factory and warehouse setting. Through the integration of Prevu3D’s digital twin software, combined with Deloitte’s consulting expertise and valuable equipment donations from leading-edge sponsors, The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal demonstrates how Canada can lead in the fourth industrial revolution.

Meet Prevu3D digital twin software

Leverage the power of 3D data
Prevu3D provides an end-to-end platform that empowers industries to harness the full potential of 3D technology. The software automates the conversion of extensive point clouds into detailed, textured meshes, allowing for the visualization of high-quality scan data using a web browser and standard hardware. By consolidating and overseeing reality capture data, Prevu3D facilitates swift design, editing, and sharing layouts with project stakeholders, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency.

• Centralize reality capture data for easy access
• Automatically convert point clouds to detailed meshes without manual manipulation
• Virtually visit sites to gain a rich visual context of machinery, tools, and sites
• Iterate on engineering design concepts in minutes and optimize layout reconfiguration
• Centralize documentation and metadata to create a single source of truth, reducing travel costs, delays and errors
• Facilitate input and recommendations from project stakeholders for efficient decision-making

Propelling automation for manufacturing Optimization

Spanning over 9,000 square feet, The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal is specifically designed to showcase the potential of automation in running production lines, optimizing inventory storage and movement, and tracking inbound and outbound shipments. In its first year of operation, this state-of-the-art facility is expected to attract national and global business leaders, exposing them to groundbreaking operational approaches that can maximize efficiencies. By implementing smart factory solutions, a $4 billion manufacturing business, for example, could increase annual revenue by $1.7 billion.

Experience the power of Industry 4.0

Using cutting-edge industry 4.0 technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), sensors, robotics, internet of things (IoT), big data, cloud and edge applications, The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal demonstrates how digital supply networks are transforming supply chains away from siloed functions into an interconnected ecosystem that is both seamless and transparent.

Operating in real-time with the additional information provided by accelerated connectivity, these new dynamic manufacturing and warehousing digital networks strengthen supply chain agility and empower companies to make rapid and optimal decisions.

End-to-end smart warehousing and manufacturing use-case technologies:

• Automated tote storage and retrieval
• Automated right-size packaging
• Smart conveyance
• Vision picking
• Drone-enabled inventory management
• Palletization and de-palletization
• Industrial collaborative robots
• Vision-enabled quality inspection and process analytics
• And many more!

Dive into The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal: a virtual tour

Prevu3D and Topo3D, experts in surveying, 3D scanning and mobile mapping, conducted the capture of The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Montreal. The resulting point cloud data was then processed in the Prevu3D platform to create a comprehensive digital 3D environment. The video is a short virtual walkthrough of the facility. For a complete experience, contact our team to request a demo or schedule an in-person visit.

About Topo3D
Topo3D is a leading surveying company in Quebec, offering 3D scanning, mobile scanning, and drone services. With expertise in a wide range of fields, including structural engineering, municipal engineering, road engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental protection, Topo3D provides comprehensive surveying solutions to scientists, engineers, and various industries.
For more, visit https://topo3d.ca/en/

About Deloitte

Deloitte provides audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. Deloitte serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies through a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, bringing world-class capabilities, insights, and service to address clients’ most complex business challenges. Deloitte LLP, an Ontario limited liability partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and its member firms.