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Nor-shipping 202512/06/2025
New colleague, Jasper14/05/2025
Meet us at Nor-Shipping 2025!19/04/2025
Dredging Simulators enhance Maritime Education31/03/2025
20-sim training course27/03/2025
Technical articles part 225/02/2025
Technical articles part 112/02/2025
Christmas Holidays16/12/2024
DEME – Cable Lay10/12/2024
New Release: 20-sim 5.1.304/12/2024
Nor-shipping 2025
Nor-Shipping 2025 was a success. Last week, we attended Nor-Shipping 2025 in Oslo. It was a fantastic event, full of valuable new connections and interesting conversations. We’re excited about the collaborations that will grow from these encounters!
New colleague, Jasper
We’re excited to introduce our new colleague, Jasper! Get to know Jasper.
Meet us at Nor-Shipping 2025!
Meet us at Nor-Shipping 2025!This year you'll find us at several trade shows! The first one is in just a few months, we'll be at Nor-Shipping in Norway, where we'll be part of the NL Pavilion. You can find us at Hall C - C01-20C, where we will showcase several live...
Dredging Simulators enhance Maritime Education
In a series of technical articles, we will explain what it takes to make a good digital twin and the technologies that are involved. This is the second in a series of 5 articles.
20-sim training course
Recently, we successfully conducted a training course on 20-sim. During this training, engineers of MSA Service were introduced to the various capabilities of 20-sim and learned how to make..
Technical articles part 2
In a series of technical articles, we will explain what it takes to make a good digital twin and the technologies that are involved. This is the second in a series of 5 articles.
Technical articles part 1
In a series of technical articles, we will explain what it takes to make a good digital twin and the technologies that are involved. This is the first in a series of 5 articles.
Christmas Holidays
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to inform you that Controllab will be closed for the Christmas holidays from December 23, 2024, until January 2, 2025.
DEME – Cable Lay
DEME - Cable LayControllab has created a digital twin for a cable laying vessel. The digital twin was used by DEME to test the control systems of the Viking Neptune.The digital twin is a simulation model that has been developed in 20-sim and generates a 3D animation...
New Release: 20-sim 5.1.3
We are excited to announce the release of 20-sim 5.1.3! This update brings a host of new features and improvements to enhance your modeling and simulation experience. Key updates include an improved….
Vattenfall
Controllab Delivers VR Game for VattenfallControllab, in collaboration with Vattenfall, has developed an engaging VR game that introduces students to the inner workings of a real power plant through the power of gamification. This experience makes learning both fun...
Tag Lines
Anti-SwayOffshore crane operations can be risky, especially in harsh conditions such as high winds and ship movements. Taglines are essential to stabilize loads and ensure safe operations. Controllab offers automated tagline control software that increases safety by...
Anti-Sway
Anti-SwayExperienced crane operators can reduce load sway by moving the boom ahead of the load movement. That is, if the crane is operating on a fixed platform. If the crane is mounted on a floating platform, such as a ship, reducing the sway is a very difficult task....
Visit us at SMM Hamburg 2024
Visit Us at SMM 2024: Hall 6, Stand 338SMM 2024 kicks off next week in Hamburg, Germany, and we're looking forward to demonstrating our Game Based Training Simulator in action. Our team has created a simulator that is designed to meet your needs. Whether you’re...
Article Schuttevaer – Tension Machine Operators
Allseas leidt Tension Machine Operators voortaan spelenderwijs op Het opleiden van Tension Machine Operators aan boord van een operationele pijpenlegger is bijna ondoenlijk. Offshore-specialist Allseas zocht een alternatief en klopte aan bij Controllab, dat voor het...
SMM Hamburg 2024
We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the SMM Hamburg 2024As one of the leading events in the maritime industry, this is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our innovative game-based training simulator. We invite you to visit our stand...
Offshore Crane Simulator
Offshore Crane Simulator We're working hard to develop new techniques to help our customers improve their control software. We are currently working on an offshore crane simulator designed to test crane operations from floating platforms. Software engineers can...
Allseas
We are pleased to introduce our latest innovation: the Tension Machine Operator (TMO) Trainer Game. This advanced training simulator was designed for Allseas. It aims to enhance the skills of Tension Machine Operators by providing a realistic and interactive training experience.
Visit to the Pioneering Spirit Allseas!
We recently visited the Pioneering Spirit to see our TMO game-based training simulator in action. Bas Gunnink and his team have been working really hard to complete this simulator for Allseas.The simulator is designed to…
Monopile grippers
Motion Compensated Pile Grippers Monopile grippers are used to hold a monopile upright during the placement and installation of monopiles on the seabed. A set of hydraulic cylinders is used to keep the monopile centred within the gripper ring. Rollers at the end of...
Game based
Controllab is proud to announce its new toolset for game based simulators. With this toolset we can develop training simulators that you play like a game. By going though various levels, you will learn all the skills that are needed to…
Let’s welcome our new colleagues
A warm welcome to Rodrigo and Rohit, our newest team members bringing their talent and enthusiasm to our dynamic team. We can't wait to see their skills in action and see the positive impact they'll make.Rohit, Hello, I'm Rohit Aggarwal from India, and I'm...
Cables and Pulleys
Real-time simulation of cables and pulleys. Controllab develops digital twins, simulation models that accurately replicate the behavior of machines. This technology is used in various industries such as offshore, steel production and dredging. We are developing our...
Recognized Sponsor
We’re thrilled to announce that Controllab has become an officially recognized sponsor by Dutch authorities. This recognition allows us to bring in talented individuals from outside the European Union, supporting their professional growth.
Cable Systems
At Controllab we are continuously doing research into novel techniques for modeling and simulation. In this video you see the simulation model of a ropeway. Ropeways are difficult to simulate because of the complex dynamics involved.
Christmas Holidays 2023
In celebration of the holiday season, Controllab will be closed from December 23rd to January 1st. During this time, our team will take a well-deserved break to spend time with family and friends.
Visit at Pioneering Spirit – Allseas
Pioneering Spirit is the largest, most versatile offshore construction vessel in the world. On the 31 of October Controllab was invited for a tour on Pioneering Spirit.
Using Machine Learning for Pump Diagnostics
Using simulation models to develop an ultra-precise pump, using simulations to generate training data for neural networks, use machine learning to diagnose pumps? If that makes you want to know more you should read the article that was jointly written by Controllab and Spark Holland. It was published last Friday in Mikroniek.
Digital Twin Factory
How can we create digital twins easier and faster? That is the goal of our long term research project ‘Digital Twin Factory’. Develop technology that will allow us to create digital twins just as a factory assembly line. One of the goals of the R&D project is to use customer input to automatically generate simulation models.
CSD Simulator at Europort
As part of the joint venture Dutch Dredging Simulators, Controllab has developed a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) simulator. The simulator is transportable but still simulates all relevant aspects in detail.
Immersion Pontoon HIL Simulator
Controllab will supply a HIL simulation model to test the control software that will run on these. The HIL simulation will accurately model the tunnel element in different configurations…
Please join me in welcoming our newest intern to the team!
Please join me in welcoming our newest intern to the team!
All-Electric Gangway
The Horizon gangways are all-electric, significantly reducing the environmental footprint of the service vessel on which they are operated. The first Horizon gangways have been delivered to Edda Wind and will now enter into service.
HIL-testing a steel crane
Controllab is developing real-time simulation models of barges and mooring lines. These models will be used for HIL simulations to test motion control software.
Steel Crane Digital Twins
Controllab is developing digital twins: real-time simulation models for steel cranes. These models are used for HIL simulation and training simulators.
Dredging Simulator
CSD Simulator As part of the joint venture Dutch Dredging Simulators, Controllab has developed a cutter suction dredger simulator. The first training simulator has been delivered to our launching customer Adani. The simulator is transportable but still...
Collission Detection
Controllab has automated its workflow for collision detection. This video shows the results from our latest project for Tata Steel.
20-Sim training
On July 12, 2023 Christian Kleijn gave a course on modeling and simulation with 20-sim.
HIL-Simulation for Barges with Mooring Lines
Controllab is developing real-time simulation models of barges and mooring lines. These models will be used for HIL simulations to test motion control software.
Dutch Dredging Simulators
Three companies that have earned their stripes in the maritime sector are developing a dredging simulator. This simulator is portable and affordable.
COLLIDERS
Controllab has automated its workflow for collision detection. This video shows the results from our latest project for Tata Steel.
Eagle-Access Training Simulator
The Eagle-Access is an innovative crane for the transport of people. It is fully electric and compensates the motions of the ship. Controllab has successfully developed and delivered a training simulator for this crane.
Offshore Energy 2022
Our countdown to our first trade show 2021 has begun: Join us at the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2021.
BLIT simulator
Together with MSA-Service, Controllab has developed a training simulator for a “Boat Landing Installation Tool” (BLIT).
Digitale tweelingen, magische technologie of een illusie
On 8 June 2022, the companies Controllab, Bachmann, VSE Industrial Automation and MSA-Service will organize a seminar about the sense and (non)sense of digital twins. The seminar will start at 12:30 in the LantarenVenster in Rotterdam.
Seminar Digital Twins
On 8 June 2022, the companies Controllab, Bachmann, VSE Industrial Automation and MSA-Service will organize a seminar about the sense and (non)sense of digital twins. The seminar will start at 12:30 in the LantarenVenster in Rotterdam.
Tata Steel Digital Twin
Last month Controllab completed the creation of a digital twin for Tata Steel’s LK25 crane.
Controllab renewed its ISO Certificate
Controllab has received a new ISO Certificate!
Cooperation with Steel Sim VR
Controllab has formalized its cooperation with Steel Sim VR by signing a cooperation contract.
Motion Compensated Pile Grippers
Controllab has carried out a simulation study for placing monopiles with a motion compensated pile gripper.
Controllab sponsors Duchenne Heroes 2021
Controllab sponsors Duchenne Heroes 2021 and asks your attention for this initiative
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) Simulation
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation is a technique that is used for the development and testing of control systems which are used for the operation of complex machines and systems.
Closed Loop Control
Closed Loop Control I have wondered for some time, why so many control engineers have problems with closed loop control systems. I think the answer is that these engineers are used to manual control systems. They do not realize that the loop propagation...
Battery Storage Simulator
Controllab has been working on the control systems for battery storage containers for some time. The experiences that we have gained and the tools that we have developed have all come together now in our Battery Storage Simulator.
Digital Twins with Bachmann
The Digital Factory Journal released an issue on the partnership of Controllab and Bachmann that describes the coupled software 20-sim with the M1 PLC of Bachmann.
Partnership Bachmann
We have been working closely with Bachman for eight years now. After taking this relationship to the next level in 2014 with a formal technical partnership, we have completed multiple projects together.
TATA STEEL
Together with immersive technology agency BLUF, Tata Steel implemented a Virtual Reality training program for crane operators with major benefits.
Interaction in VR
The thoughts and actions behind creating an intuitive interaction for users in our VR training simulator.
Container Unloading
Copal Handling Systems develops and manufactures container-unloading and palletizing systems. Controllab was asked to analyze the Copal C2 robot and improve the motion control of this robot to increase its speed of operation.
Wind Turbine Installation
High Wind develops new installation techniques to install offshore wind turbines. The Boom Lock system is a smart tool that allows offshore cranes to install wind turbine components at high wind speeds.
Motion Compensated Crane
Controllab investigated the feasibility of an OPTS crane. The OPTS is a crane mounted on a ship’s deck that can transport passengers safely to and from the ship.
Motion Compensated Access Bridge
SMST specializes in the delivery of lifting, transportation, drilling and pipe lay solutions, especially for the maritime and offshore industry. Their Telescopic Access Bridge (TAB) that can safely transfer personnel to an offshore structure.
HIL Simulation
The Seakeeping and Manoeuvring Basin of the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) allows model ships to run independently in waves, followed by a towing carriage containing measurement equipment.
Launching the Industrial Reality Hub
The Industrial Reality Hub has just been launched. The goal of the hub is to jointly carry out research and development in the fields of virtual, augmented and mixed reality.