The word “simulation” is defined as “the imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time.” With this definition in mind, it is easy to understand why simulation is ubiquitous in engineering and industrial organizations; imitating a real-world process or system allows experts to study the process or system they are interested in within a controlled, repeatable environment.
While simulation is well-established during product design and verification, industrial organizations typically do not employ this powerful methodology in the next stage of their value chain: the manufacturing of the product. As a result, organizations lose opportunities to study the behavior of their manufacturing processes and systems before they are deployed. Since commissioning of new manufacturing facilities, production lines and processes is often costly and capital-intensive, applying simulation methods to manufacturing can yield enormous benefits.
Tecnomatix Plant Simulation enables companies to create well-structured, hierarchical models of production facilities, lines and processes. This is achieved through powerful object-oriented architecture and modeling capabilities that enable users to create and maintain highly complex systems, including advanced control mechanisms. The intuitive, context-sensitive ribbon menu user interface of Plant Simulation follows Microsoft Windows standards, making it easy to get familiar and productive quickly. Simulation models can be created quickly by using components from application object libraries dedicated to specific business processes, such as assembly or automotive body manufacturing processes. Users can choose from predefined resources, order lists, operation plans and control rules.
Extending the library with company-specific objects allows for the capture of best practice engineering experiences for further simulation studies. Complex and detailed simulations can be handled, understood and maintained much better than in conventional tools by using Plant Simulation’s architectural advantages such as capsulation, inheritance and hierarchy.
Tecnomatix Process Simulate is a digital manufacturing solution for manufacturing process verification in a 3D environment. Process Simulate is a major enabler of speed-to-market by enabling manufacturing organizations to virtually validate manufacturing concepts upfront – throughout the lifecycle of new product introductions. The ability to leverage 3D data of products and resources facilitates virtual validation, optimization and commissioning of complex manufacturing processes, resulting in faster launch and higher production
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Our team specializes in applying simulation methods to manufacturing systems and processes. We have also achieved the Smart Expert Partner designation, which differentiates us as a Siemens PLM Software and customer-validated industry expert, specifically in their digital manufacturing software: Teamcenter Manufacturing, Shop Floor Connect, Shop Floor Integrate, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Tecnomatix Process Simulate, SIMATIC IT MES and MindSphere. As a certified reseller, solution provider and system integrator with Siemens across many business units, Engineering is the only Siemens partner in the world that has the combined vision, industry experience, resources and technical skillset to deliver integrated solutions across all these different offerings.
