Consulting & Analytical Services

Virtual Mock-up​

Design, validate, and experience – physically and virtually

A hybrid experience for smarter machine design

The IMA Virtual Mock-Up is a unique solution that blends physical interaction with virtual simulation, allowing customers to experience and validate machine ergonomics, layout, and functionality before production begins.

This hybrid approach combines a modular aluminum frame – lightweight, packable, and easy to ship – with a fully immersive virtual reality environment. The result is a powerful tool for collaborative design, ergonomic validation, and operational simulation.

How it works

Key benefits

  1. Benefits

    Ergonomic validation

    Test gloveport positioning, operator reach, and cleaning accessibility in a realistic setup.

  2. Benefits

    Design customisation

    Collaborate with IMA engineers to personalize machine features and layout.

  3. Benefits

    Operational simulation

    Experience how the machine behaves under production conditions, including alarms, workflows, and user interfaces.

  4. Benefits

    Cost & time savings

    Reduce rework and physical prototyping by validating early in the design phase.

  5. Benefits

    Global accessibility

    The physical mock-up can be shipped to customer sites, while the virtual environment can be accessed remotely.

Uses cases

Freeze-drying cycles can be analysed through IMA Sentinel Lyo using two approaches: 

  1. Pharma

    Validate sterile operations and gloveport ergonomics before machine construction.

  2. Complex packaging lines

    Simulate multi-technology workflows and operator interactions.

  3. Training & onboarding

    Prepare operators before machine delivery using realistic virtual scenarios.

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