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Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Simulate, Visualize, Analyze and Optimize Production Systems and Logistics Processes Siemens PLM Software Tecnomatix Plant Simulation Simulate, visualize, analyze and optimize production systems and logistics processes Benefits Summary what-if scenarios without disturbing an • Improved productivity of Tecnomatix® Plant Simulation software existing production system, but it can be existing facilities enables the simulation, visualization, analy- used in the planning process long before sis and optimization of production systems the real system is installed. Extensive analy- • Reduced investment in and logistics processes. Using Plant sis tools, statistics and charts let users planning of new facilities Simulation enables you to optimize mate- evaluate different manufacturing scenarios • Reduced inventory and rial flow, resource utilization and logistics and make fast, reliable decisions in the throughput time for all levels of plant planning, from global early stages of production planning. Plant facilities and local plants to specific produc- Simulation helps you to: • Optimized system tion lines. dimensions, including • Detect and eliminate problems that buffer sizes In times of increasing cost and time pres- otherwise would require cost- and time- sures in production along with ongoing consuming corrective measures during • Lowered investment risks globalization, logistics has become a key production rampup through early proof of factor in the success of a company. The concept • Minimize the investment cost of need to deliver on time and in sequence, production lines without jeopardizing • Maximized use of introduce lean manufacturing principles, required output manufacturing resources plan and build new, sustainable production Features facilities, and manage global production • Optimize the performance and energy networks requires objective decision crite- usage of existing production systems by • Object-oriented, ria to help management evaluate and taking measures that have been verified hierarchical modeling based compare alternative approaches. in a simulation environment prior to on dedicated object libraries implementation for fast and efficient Plant Simulation helps to create digital modeling of discrete and models of logistics systems so you can Modeling manufacturing processes continuous processes explore system characteristics and optimize Plant Simulation enables you to create well- their performance. The digital model not structured, hierarchical models of only enables users to run experiments and www.siemens.com/tecnomatix TECNOMATIX Tecnomatix Plant Simulation resources and business processes, allowing you to analyze the impact of different pro- duction variations. Statistical analysis, graphs and charts display the utilization of buffers, machines and personnel. You can generate extensive statistics and charts to support dynamic analysis of performance parameters, including line workload, break- downs, idle and repair time and proprietary key performance factors. Model visualization In addition to the highly efficient 2D model view of Plant Simulation, models may be visualized in a 3D virtual environment using Context-sensitive ribbon menus and included libraries or your own computer- energy analysis tools make it easy aided design (CAD) data. The result is production facilities, lines and processes. to assess system energy usage. impressive 3D virtual models that are syn- This is achieved through powerful object- chronized at all times with their 2D oriented architecture and modeling capa- counterparts, allowing you the flexibility to Features continued bilities that enable you to create and choose the appropriate method of visual- • Graphical outputs for maintain highly complex systems, including ization without compromising simulation analysis of throughput, advanced control mechanisms. and analysis needs. Plant Simulation sup- resource utilization, The intuitive, context-sensitive ribbon ports the JT™ data format for 3D modeling, automatic bottleneck menu user interface of Plant Simulation fol- an International Standards Organization detection, Sankey diagrams lows Microsoft Windows standards, making (ISO) standard, and Siemens PLM and Gantt charts it easy to get familiar and productive Software’s direct model technology, which • Energy analysis tools for quickly. Simulation models can be created enable efficient loading and realistic visual- calculating and optimizing quickly by using components from applica- ization of large 3D simulation models. energy usage tion object libraries dedicated to specific business processes, such as assembly or • 3D online visualization and automotive body manufacturing processes. animation based on the ISO- Users can choose from predefined standard JT format resources, order lists, operation plans and • Integrated neural networks control rules. By extending the library with Contact for experiment handling your own objects you can capture best- Siemens PLM Software and automated system practice engineering experiences for Americas +1 314 264 8499 Europe +44 (0) 1276 413200 optimization via genetic further simulation studies. Asia-Pacific +852 2230 3308 algorithms Complex and detailed simulations can be • Open system architecture handled, understood and maintained much www.siemens.com/plm supporting multiple better than in conventional simulation © 2014 Siemens Product Lifecycle Management interfaces and integration tools by using Plant Simulation architec- Software Inc. Siemens and the Siemens logo are capacities (ActiveX, CAD, tural advantages such as capsulation, registered trademarks of Siemens AG. D-Cubed, Oracle SQL, ODBC, XML, inheritance and hierarchy. Femap, Fibersim, Geolus, GO PLM, I-deas, JT, NX, Socket, OPC, etc.) Parasolid, Solid Edge, Syncrofit, Teamcenter and Simulating and analyzing system Tecnomatix are trademarks or registered trademarks performance of Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Plant Simulation models are used to opti- Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and in mize throughput, relieve bottlenecks and other countries. All other logos, trademarks, regis- minimize work-in-process. The simulation tered trademarks or service marks belong to their models take into consideration internal and respective holders. 7541-Y8 11/14 B external supply chains, production .
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