Nexifi11D: A Comprehensive Multidimensional Framework for Futuristic Manufacturing Ecosystems Daimler Trucks Innovation Center

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kumar, Rahul, author.

Contributor:

Singh, Randhir

Conference Name:

Symposium on International Automotive Technology (2026) (2026-01-28 : Pune, India)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource cm

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2026

Summary:

This paper presents Nexifi11D, a simulation-driven, real-time Digital Twin framework that models and demonstrates eleven critical dimensions of a futuristic manufacturing ecosystem. Developed using Unity for 3D simulation, Python for orchestration and AI inference, Prometheus for real-time metric capture, and Grafana for dynamic visualization, the system functions both as a live testbed and a scalable industrial prototype. To handle the complexity of real-world manufacturing data, the current model uses simulation to emulate dynamic shopfloor scenarios; however, it is architected for direct integration with physical assets via industry-standard edge protocols such as MQTT, OPC UA, and RESTful APIs. This enables seamless bi-directional data flow between the factory floor and the digital environment. Nexifi11D implements 3D spatial modeling of multi-type motor flow across machines and conveyors; 4D machine state transitions (idle, processing, waiting, downtime); 5D operational cost breakdowns covering electricity, tooling, labour, coolant, and depreciation; 6D AI/ML-based failure prediction using temperature and pressure inputs; 7D predictive downtime triggers based on learned thresholds; 8D sustainability analytics measuring CO₂ emissions per motor; 9D workforce optimization via virtual shift scheduling and fatigue simulation; 10D supply chain resilience through simulated part delays and buffer modeling; and 11D risk and quality management using defect simulation and risk scoring. All data are generated live and visualized through Grafana dashboards, enabling real-time monitoring of OEE, energy use, defects, and AI-based alerts. Nexifi11D establishes a unified, cyber-physical platform for intelligent, sustainable, and predictive manufacturing, making multidimensional factory optimization practically demonstrable within one connected environment

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Publisher Number:

2026-26-0282

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