(Montreal, Canada) April 2026

Famic Technologies Inc., the creator of Automation Studio™, a leader in software engineering and industrial automation, will showcase its latest all-in-one design and simulation software at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) from May 4th to 7th, 2026, in Houston, USA.

With safety and minimizing downtime as top priorities in offshore operations, integrating digitalization and simulation into the design of complex systems is becoming essential. This approach helps meet growing demands for predictive maintenance, reduces productivity losses and operational costs, and ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements set by governing agencies. The following presents a method for developing digital twins combined with integrated simulation and FMECA. 

Digital twin technology in Automation Studio™ enables the accurate design and representation of complex Oil & Gas systems using an integrated multi-technology environment. Engineers can create detailed digital twins of mission-critical equipment such as blowout preventers (BOPs), winch systems, offshore cranes, heave compensators, drilling systems, and subsea equipment by combining hydraulic, electrical, automation (PLC), process (P&ID), and robotic technologies within a single model. These systems can be simulated early in the design phase to validate functionality, verify sizing, and evaluate operational behavior under realistic conditions. The platform’s intuitive simulation capabilities allow users to visualize system responses dynamically, identify configuration issues, and optimize performance before physical implementation. In addition, integrated 3D visualization and animation tools provide a clear representation of system interactions, supporting troubleshooting, design validation, and communication between engineering, operations, and maintenance teams. By enabling the creation of accurate and functional digital twins, Automation Studio™ supports safer designs, reduces commissioning risks, and improves confidence in system performance across demanding Oil & Gas applications.

Once digital twins are created, Automation Studio™ enables advanced Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to evaluate system reliability and safety under both normal and failing conditions. Engineers can simulate realistic failure scenarios affecting critical Oil & Gas equipment such as BOPs, hydraulic winches, offshore cranes, control valves, and subsea systems, allowing them to observe local and global system responses in real time. The platform automatically documents system performance and supports the identification of failure causes, detection methods, and potential consequences, including their impact on safety, productivity, and environmental protection. By analyzing system behavior under degraded or fault conditions, organizations can determine risk levels, criticality rankings, and recommended corrective actions before failures occur in the field. This structured approach supports predictive maintenance strategies by identifying vulnerable components and optimizing maintenance intervals based on simulated risk. In addition, documented simulation results provide traceable technical evidence that supports regulatory compliance, safety audits, and adherence to industry standards, helping organizations meet increasing operational and regulatory demands.

Ultimately, the digital twin to FMECA approach has the capacity to help save high magnitudes of costs in productivity loss, in unnecessary repairs, and from improved maintenance planning and failure and cause detection, while still ensuring people security and environment preservation.

For a personalized demonstration of Automation Studio™,

book a meeting with us at our booth (#2509)

or an appointment online with a technical representative via our contact form.

About Famic Technologies Inc.
Based in Montreal, Canada, with branches in Germany and India, Famic Technologies is leading the industry since 1986 by providing worldclass trade-oriented software solution in the fields of fluid power, electrical engineering, robotics, process control, industrial automation and custom software development. Namely, Automation Studio™, an innovative system design and simulation software used for training, maintenance, validation and troubleshooting of multi-technology circuits; Automation Studio™ Live Manifold for hydraulics manifold design, quoting and prototyping; and Andon Studio™ for process management optimization and Industry 4.0. With quality and performance driving decisions, Famic Technologies has become internationally recognized and sought out for its expertise, knowledge, innovation, and leadership. For additional information, email sales@famictech.com.

Media Contact:
Josée Martineau
jmartineau@famictech.com
+1 (514) 748-8050 #257