MANUFACTURING Plant and Process Simulation Solutions for Industry 4.0

What is Simulation Technology? Benefits of Simulation The word “simulation” is defined as “the imitation of the » Identifying manufacturing bottlenecks and operation of a real-world process or system over time.” With opportunities to increase throughput this definition in mind, it is easy to understand why simulation » Identifying cost savings opportunities such as is ubiquitous in engineering and industrial organizations; optimization of direct and indirect labor imitating a real-world process or system allows experts to study » Validating the expected performance of new and the process or system they are interested in within a controlled, existing production facilities or value streams repeatable environment. Why Simulate in Manufacturing? 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.

© Engineering USA 2019 Siemens Plant Simulation discrete and continuous processes Tecnomatix Plant Simulation enables companies to create » Graphical outputs for analysis of throughput, resource well-structured, hierarchical models of production facilities, utilization, automatic bottleneck detection, Sankey lines and processes. This is achieved through powerful diagrams and Gantt charts object-oriented architecture and modeling capabilities that » Energy analysis tools for calculating and optimizing enable users to create and maintain highly complex systems, energy usage including advanced control mechanisms. The intuitive, context- » 3D online visualization and animation based on the ISO sensitive ribbon menu user interface of Plant Simulation follows standard JT format standards, making it easy to get familiar and » Integrated neural networks for experiment handling productive quickly. Simulation models can be created quickly by and automated system optimization via genetic using components from application object libraries dedicated algorithms to specific business processes, such as assembly or automotive » Open system architecture supporting multiple body manufacturing processes. Users can choose from pre- interfaces and integration capacities (ActiveX, CAD, defined resources, order lists, operation plans and control rules. Oracle SQL, ODBC, XML, Socket, OPC, etc.) Extending the library with company-specific objects allows for the capture of best practice engineering experiences for Benefits of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation further simulation studies. Complex and detailed » Improved productivity of existing facilities can be handled, understood and maintained much better than » Reduced investment in planning of new facilities in conventional tools by using Plant Simulation’s architectural » Reduced inventory and throughput time advantages such as capsulation, inheritance and hierarchy. » Optimized system dimensions, such as buffer sizes » Lowered investment risks through early proof of Features of Tecnomatix Plant Simulation concept » Object-oriented, hierarchical modeling based on » Maximized use of manufacturing resources dedicated object libraries for fast, efficient modeling of

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© Engineering USA 2019 Siemens Tecnomatix Process Simulate » Vision window Tecnomatix Process Simulate is a digital manufacturing solution » Postures for manufacturing process verification in a 3D environment. » Auto grasp wizard Process Simulate is a major enabler of speed-to-market by » Ergonomics analysis enabling manufacturing organizations to virtually validate » Discrete and continuous process simulation manufacturing concepts upfront – throughout the lifecycle » Projection of welds on parts of new product introductions. The ability to leverage 3D » Gun search wizard data of products and resources facilitates virtual validation, » Project arc seam optimization and commissioning of complex manufacturing » Torch alignment processes, resulting in faster launch and higher production » Weld gun validation quality. » Design/modify tooling geometry and kinematics » Robot reach test Features of Tecnomatix Process Simulate » Robot smart placement » 3D simulation » Robotic simulation editing » Static and dynamic collision detection » Robotic process simulation » 2D and 3D sections » Event-driven simulation » 3D measurements » Detailed robot programming » Sequencing of operations » Controller-specific command recognition » Assembly and robotic path planning » Boolean and non-Boolean signals exchange » Resource modeling (3D and kinematics) » Robot logic editing and validation » Line and workstations design » Virtual commissioning » Documentation tools » Model resources (sensors and controlled devices) » Natively supported JT™ visualization standard » Signal definition based on real hardware » Human task simulation » Simulate resource logic (Boolean and analog) » Reach envelopes

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Benefits of Tecnomatix Process Simulate Engineering-Siemens Synergy » Reduce cost of change with early detection and Our team specializes in applying simulation methods to communication of product design issues manufacturing systems and processes. We have also achieved » Reduce number of physical prototypes with upfront the Smart Expert Partner designation, which differentiates us virtual validation as a Siemens PLM and customer-validated industry » Optimize cycle times through simulation expert, specifically in their digital manufacturing software: » Ensure ergonomically safe processes Manufacturing, Shop Floor Connect, Shop Floor » Reduce cost by re-using standard tools and facilities Integrate, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Tecnomatix Process » Minimize production risks by simulating several Simulate, SIMATIC IT MES and MindSphere. As a certified manufacturing scenarios reseller, solution provider and system integrator with Siemens » Early validation of mechanical and electrical integrated across many business units, Engineering is the only Siemens production processes (PLC and robotics) partner in the world that has the combined vision, industry » Early validation of production commissioning in a experience, resources and technical skillset to deliver integrated virtual environment solutions across all these different offerings. » Increase process quality by emulating realistic processes throughout the process lifecycle

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