Dassault Systèmes announces the presentation of solutions for industrial artificial intelligence and virtual twins at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The company will focus on applications of scalable AI in integrated industrial sectors, covering the design, manufacturing and lifecycle management of data centers, semiconductors, 5G networks and autonomous systems. A key element of the showcase will be the latest generation of solutions available on the 3DExperience platform, referred to as 3DUniv+rses, which is intended to redefine the approach to designing and operating modern digital infrastructure and related systems.
The solutions presented use virtual twins to integrate product, infrastructure and environmental data, supporting the development of smarter, more resilient and more sustainable systems. Immersive experiences using virtual reality, avatars, autonomous robots, spatial computing and connected objects are planned for event attendees. The offering is aimed, among others, at professionals in R&D, engineering, manufacturing and business transformation who are looking for tools to manage growing complexity, improve efficiency and accelerate the digitalisation of industrial processes, including in sectors important to the supply chain for the plastics and packaging industry.
Scope of solutions presented at MWC 2026
At Dassault Systèmes’ booth 4B25 in Hall 4, visitors will be able to explore a range of applications of virtual twins and artificial intelligence in an industrial environment. The showcase will include, among other things, demonstrations related to telecommunications networks, data center planning and operations, and the integration of robots in design and testing processes.
One element of the exhibition will be optimised networks in a virtual city generated by AI systems. As part of an immersive virtual reality experience, virtual twins integrating product, infrastructure and environmental data will be presented. This data will be embedded in real-time inspection, diagnostics and repair processes, enabling analysis of network condition, identification of potential threats and planning of service activities. According to announcements, the solution is intended to support safer, more resilient and more efficient connectivity.
Another application concerns the transformation of data center planning, build-out and operations. The use of spatial immersion with virtual twins is intended to enable analysis of data center layouts, airflow and equipment placement. On this basis, it is possible to validate design decisions, reduce risk and optimise facility performance, both before construction begins and at every stage of the data center lifecycle. This approach is relevant from the perspective of the energy intensity of digital infrastructure, which indirectly affects the environmental footprint of many industrial sectors, including manufacturers of plastics materials and packaging.
The booth will also feature a practical link between the virtual environment and real robotic systems. As part of the demonstration, Westwood Robotics’ Themis robot will be integrated with the 3DExperience platform. It will show how complex robot behaviours can be designed, engineered and tested in a virtual environment before being deployed in real-world applications. This approach is relevant for manufacturers using automated production lines, including in plastics forming and processing operations, where simulations in a digital environment can support optimisation of plant layout, material flow, or the integration of robots with plastics processing machinery.
Artificial intelligence and virtual twins in scaling operations
The solutions presented by Dassault Systèmes are intended to illustrate how artificial intelligence and virtual twins can jointly support moving products, operations and business models from the pilot phase to full-scale deployment. Digital models of assets, systems and processes, linked to operational data, enable scenario testing and validation of assumptions in a virtual environment before implementation in real infrastructure. As a result, users can reduce the risk of downtime, design errors and inefficient use of resources.
The company emphasises the importance of designing, experimenting and testing in a virtual environment as elements that support digitalisation across different industries. For enterprises using advanced manufacturing systems, including plastics processing lines, this approach can provide a tool to analyse the impact of process changes, machine configurations or internal logistics reorganisation without interfering with an operating installation. From a system perspective, virtual twins can be integrated with solutions for production planning, maintenance management and energy efficiency monitoring.
Participation in discussions during the Manufacturing and Production Summit
In addition to the booth presentation, Dassault Systèmes announces that members of its management team will take part in panel discussions as part of the “Manufacturing and Production Summit” conference accompanying Mobile World Congress 2026. The discussions will address challenges related to industrial transformation and scaling AI applications across value chains.
The panel titled “Digital Danger – how to address new threats in industrial transformation” will feature Florence Verzelen, Executive Vice President, EMEA at Dassault Systèmes. The session is scheduled for 2 March from 14:15 to 15:30 CET and will focus on risk, security and new threats accompanying the digitalisation of industrial processes.
The second panel, “AI in Overalls – scaling intelligence across the industrial value chain”, with the participation of Stéphane Sireau, Vice President, High-tech Industry, will take place on the same day from 15:45 to 17:00 CET. The discussion will cover issues related to deploying AI solutions across the entire value chain, from design through manufacturing to operation and service. From the perspective of the plastics and packaging industry, particularly relevant may be threads concerning the integration of data from different stages of the product lifecycle and the use of analytics tools to optimise manufacturing processes.
The organisers announce that those interested in detailed information about Dassault Systèmes’ offering and the solutions presented at MWC 2026, including those related to the 3DExperience platform and 3DUniv+rses, can find additional materials on the company’s website at www.3ds.com.
