DISASSEMBLING A DIGITAL DEVICE: A PROTOTYPE AND ITS DIGITAL TWIN

Authors

  • Dr. Landaluce Universidad de Deusto Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2103-7713
  • Jon Muñoz Universidad de Deusto Author
  • Nikolas Shaffer Universidad de Deusto Author
  • Ignacio Fidalgo Universidad de Deusto Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52152/D11515

Keywords:

Cyber-Physical Systems, Digital Twin, Disassembling stations, Smart Manufacturing

Abstract

This paper presents the design, development, and evaluation of a cyber-physical disassembly station for electronic components, consisting of a physical prototype and its digital twin. The physical station was developed in an academic context using modular construction and industrial automation tools. In parallel, a digital twin was built in Ciros, enabling simulation, sensor testing, and validation of control logic without physical hardware. Comparative tests were conducted to evaluate system performance under different workpiece configurations. Results show that the digital twin can replicate real behavior with high accuracy and can also incorporate virtual sensors to optimize cycle times. The study demonstrates how digital twins can reduce testing time, identify inefficiencies, and support scalable solutions in disassembly processes for sustainable manufacturing.

Author Biographies

  • Dr. Landaluce, Universidad de Deusto

    Hugo Landaluce is a lecturer in the area of industrial automation at the University of Deusto and a researcher in the fields of communications, automation, and robotics. He holds a degree in Industrial Automation and Electronics Engineering from the University of Deusto (2007), a master’s degree in Advanced Electronic Systems from the University of the Basque Country, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Telecommunications from the University of Deusto (2014). He worked as an industrial process programmer for 4 years and has also been involved in coordinating European research projects such as TANGENT and TIMON (H2020). Additionally, he has participated in other research projects at the European, national, and regional levels. His research interests focus on the design of communication protocols for wireless networks and passive devices. He has been doing research and publishing for 12 years and has supervised three doctoral theses.

  • Ignacio Fidalgo, Universidad de Deusto

    Ignacio Fidalgo obtained his degree in Industrial Electronics and Automation Engineering in 2020 and his Master's Degree in Automation, Electronics, and Industrial Control in 2021, both from the University of Deusto. During his studies, he participated in various initiatives at the University of Deusto, such as WebLab-Deusto, developing remote laboratories for embedded systems. Since 2021, he has been pursuing his PhD on reinforcement learning techniques applied to industrial robotics while participating in the European project ACROBA. Since 2022, he has been working as a lecturer in the Department of Computer, Electronic, and Communication Technologies at the University of Deusto. His research interests are related to robotics, distributed systems, Industry 4.0, and artificial intelligence applied to automation and control systems.

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Published

2026-05-08

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Vol. 101 No. 3 (2026)

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