CRANES
Controllab is specialized in the analysis and development of control software for cranes. The basis of our success is the digital twin, i.e a 3D simulation model, that we create for every crane. The twin enables us to develop and thoroughly test the software before the real crane has been built.
ACCESS BRIDGES
The same technology that we use for cranes is also used for the development of access bridges. Controllab has helped many customers with the development of motion compensated access-bridges.
MONOPILE GRIPPERS
Monopile grippers are used to keep a monopile upright during hammering and prevent it from falling over. Traditionally this is done with Jack Up ships, but recently also DP crane vessels are being used. The monopile gripper on a crane ship has to compensate for the motion of the ship, making it a highly dynamical system.
ELECTRIC MACHINERY
Controllab has more than 25 years of experience in modeling and simulation of physical systems. With our entry into the maritime market 15 years ago, we started to gain experience into the power electric machinery. We quickly realized that testing electric machinery is very costly. This has resulted into two unique propositions.
ROBOTICS
Controllab has worked with robots and robotic machines for over 20 years. The basis of our success is the digital twin, i.e a 3D simulation model, that we create for every robot.
MACHINE BUILDING
Controllab has more than 25 years of experience in Mechatronics. The basis of our success is the digital twin, i.e a 3D simulation model, that we create for every machine. The digital twin enables us to develop and thoroughly test the machine before it is actually built.
PIPE AND CABLE LAY
The complexity of pipe and cable lay machinery is not only stems from the individual machines but also from the coordinated way of operation to lower a cable or pipe safely from the ship. Controllab has developed control systems for tensioners, straighteners, carousels and more.
DREDGING
Motion compensation is becoming and accepted method to increase the accuracy and efficiency of hopper dredgers. Controllab has successfully developed motion compensation controllers for a wide range of access bridges, cranes and pile grippers. The same technology can also be applied for dredging.