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Critical Manufacturing, Twinzo Partner to Deliver Real-Time Digital Twin Visualization for Smart Factories
April 23, 2025 | Critical ManufacturingEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Industry 4.0 focused manufacturing execution systems (MES), has partnered with Twinzo, an innovator in real-time 3D digital twin technology. This partnership introduces a seamless connector that enables manufacturers to integrate Twinzo’s digital twin platform directly with Critical Manufacturing MES – providing live visualization of manufacturing operations in a rich, intuitive and mobile 3D environment.
Twinzo’s digital twin app transforms complex factory environments into immersive 3D spaces that reflect real-time conditions across equipment, processes, and production lines. It provides users with the ability to navigate their facilities virtually, monitor key performance indicators like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and access tailored insights across roles—from frontline operators to plant managers. With configurable data flows and user defined control over which metrics are streamed, the solution delivers the most relevant information without added complexity, supporting better, faster decision making at every level of the organization.
“We have always believed that technology should make factory life simpler, more collaborative, and more informed,” said Michal Ukropec, CEO at Twinzo. “Partnering with Critical Manufacturing allows us to bring our technology into some of the most advanced smart factories in the world — connecting real-time visualization with one of the most capable MES solutions on the market. Together, we are turning visibility into action - and that’s where real transformation begins.”
The integration is part of Critical Manufacturing’s Industry 4.0 strategy, which positions the MES not just as a standalone solution, but as the central backbone of a broader ecosystem of manufacturing intelligence. In addition to a robust manufacturing data platform, Critical Manufacturing is developing a flexible suite of plug-and-play applications that enable customers to adopt new technologies quickly and without disruption. These apps, developed both in-house and with trusted partners like Twinzo, leverage Critical Manufacturing MES data for increased visibility into specific processes or machines, giving access to pre-built dashboards for quicker, more informed decision-making. By connecting with the latest and most innovative third-party technology, it increases manufacturers’ power to scale their digital capabilities over time at their own pace for their specific needs.
“Our customers are looking for more than just technology — they want the freedom to choose the tools that suit their goals and the ability to scale those tools easily,” said Teresa Carreiro, Head of Subscription Business at Critical Manufacturing. “Twinzo’s app fits perfectly into this vision. It is user-friendly, impactful, and built for the future. This partnership is not just about enabling digital twins in a flexible subscription model, it’s about building a connected environment that responds to both the needs and ambitions of modern manufacturers.”
The partnership will be on full display at the upcoming MES & Industry 4.0 (MESI) Summit, hosted by Critical Manufacturing in Porto from June 12th to 13th. Twinzo will be featured in the event’s Innovation Hub — a dedicated space showcasing technologies that are reshaping the manufacturing landscape. As part of the innovation hub, Twinzo will present the integrated solution in action, offering attendees a firsthand look at how digital twins are enhancing factory visibility, performance, and collaboration.
Looking ahead, Critical Manufacturing and Twinzo will continue to strengthen their collaboration, united by a shared goal to expand an Industry 4.0 ecosystem that not only meets manufacturers’ operational needs today but also anticipates the evolving ambitions of tomorrow’s factories.
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