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Next-level simulation with AI

At SPS 2025, F.EE will demonstrate how virtual commissioning, performance, and AI integration converge in version 5 of the fe.screen-sim simulation tool. The focus will be on coupling with AI systems, expanded interfaces, and tools for engineering and analysis.

Simulation meets AI: Alongside many other features, F.EE will also be demonstrating the AI connection in fe.screen-sim V5 live at this year's SPS in Nuremberg.

AI integration via MCP interface

One of the key new features is the MCP (Model Context Protocol) interface, which makes fe.screen-sim one of the first simulation tools to enable direct connection to AI systems, LLMs, and workflow tools such as Claude, n8n, and Cursor. This makes fe.screen-sim part of the AI-supported engineering environment and enables, among other things, the automatic generation of simulations – a real efficiency boost in digital engineering.

Web client: Simulation in the browser

With the new web client, fe.screen-sim can be used directly via the browser without local installation. Rendering takes place on the server side, allowing simulations to be displayed smoothly on less powerful PCs and mobile devices regardless of platform, and simple interactions such as pressing buttons to be performed. Combined with multi-user capability, which allows multiple clients to access a digital twin simultaneously without switching between editing and simulation modes, fe.screen-sim becomes even more flexible in its application.

Advanced interfaces: Openness for every system environment

“Openness to technology has always been a key development principle for us,” explains Peter Meier, Head of the “Software Development Simulation and Virtual Commissioning” department at F.EE. “Because we know from practical experience how important flexible connection options are for our customers.” That is why the number of interfaces has once again been significantly expanded across all areas – from 24 to 33 connections.

  • Universal interfaces:
    New connections such as MQTT and acontis EtherCAT have been added to existing standards such as OPC UA, Microsoft SQL, Oracle SQL, and Modbus.
     
  • PLC interfaces:
    In addition to the established connections to Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Fanuc, B&R and Mitsubishi, fe.screen-sim now also supports Bosch Rexroth ctrlXand Rockwell Logix Echo Network Interface. Another add-on is the new CODESYS Simulation Interface (preview), which enables a particularly fast connection to CODESYS-based controllers.
     
  • Robot interfaces:
    The list of supported robot manufacturers has been expanded to include ESTUN, Epson, NACHI, and isel — in addition to the existing connections to all common systems on the market.

The result: fe.screen-sim is even more versatile, supports heterogeneous system landscapes, and ensures noticeably shorter integration times.

MIL designer: The navigation system for conveyor systems

Another new feature is MIL designer — a tool for quickly designing and optimizing conveyor systems without any PLC connection. It analyzes material flows, determines optimal transport routes, and simulates processes—even faster than in real time, if desired. The analytics module also allows data to be evaluated live and process optimizations to be validated directly.

Author: Martin Köster, Sales Manager for Industrial Software at F.EE GmbH


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