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Smart Factory: Unlocking operational excellence: Integrating Plant Simulation in the era of smart factories

May 7, 2024

Adrián García, from Alhona, will present a lecture on integrating Plant Simulation into the era of smart factories to achieve operational excellence. Despite the onset of the fifth industrial revolution, many companies have yet to fully leverage its potential. García will discuss the concept of smart factories, highlighting their role in enhancing productivity. He will emphasize the significance of Plant Simulation in this context, shedding light on its contribution to optimizing operational processes within smart factory frameworks.

By Matthias Heinicke

3 MIN READ

Logistics optimization enhancing plant efficiency: Analyzing logistic routes with heat maps for optimal efficiency and strategic improvements

May 6, 2024

The lecture highlighted the importance of logistics optimization in manufacturing, stressing its role in ensuring efficient material flow and cost reduction. Jéssica Cette Gomes, an Analyst at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, introduced a pioneering approach: analyzing logistic routes with heat maps for enhanced efficiency and strategic improvements. Her method aims to optimize routes, providing valuable insights for future logistical enhancements.

By Matthias Heinicke

4 MIN READ

Real-time guidance for workers using smartwatches, AI and the digital twin

May 2, 2024

Dr. Hugo Zupan, from Digiteh d.o.o., highlights in the lecture how AI and Digital Twin technology revolutionize manufacturing by offering real-time guidance to workers through smartwatches. This integration enhances operational efficiency, task understanding, and transparency while optimizing workload distribution. It enables swift responses to disruptions and facilitates detailed analysis for continuous improvement, ushering in a new era of efficiency and adaptability in manufacturing.

By Matthias Heinicke

6 MIN READ

Simulating a log handler with Plant Simulation

May 2, 2024

At the 2024 Plant Simulation User Conference in Munich, Alexander Dilg of SimPlan AG will present a detailed exploration an 8-axis log handler simulation in a sawmill using the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation MultiPortalCrane library covering various aspects, including the sawmill industry’s challenges, project specifics, simulation model implementation and findings.

By Matthias Heinicke

4 MIN READ

User-friendly modeling: Easy loop definition without programming using the "Operator control" object of the Bosch Factory Simulation Library

User-friendly modeling and simulation of manual production lines

April 22, 2024

2024 Plant Simulation User Conference presentation by Robert Bosch and Siemens Industry Software on user-friendly modeling and simulation for manual production lines. At Robert Bosch GmbH’s Working Group Digital Production, Tobias Lechler, Melanie Wolf, and their team are focusing on improving manual production line planning and execution. Through user-friendly modeling and simulation techniques, they’ve developed a standard library that streamlines the modeling process, offering benefits such as reduced effort and automated model generation. Their approach holds promise for enhancing manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

By Matthias Heinicke

3 MIN READ

Automation World features Tecnomatix Process Simulate: the essential software for virtual commissioning [ARTICLE]

March 11, 2024

Explore the article from Automation World featuring how Tecnomatix Process Simulate software helps prominent industries, like automotive, electronics, battery and industrial machinery rapidly increase their robotics and automation capabilities. Hear Siemens expert discuss the powerful manufacturing outcomes when leveraging a digital twin with virtual commissioning to test and validate how systems like robotics, automation, vision, safety and human operations integrate with one another.

By Kelly Gallagher

4 MIN READ

Siemens simulation software powers Continental’s digital manufacturing journey [VIDEO]

February 19, 2024

Explore the convergence of simulation and smart automation between Siemens and Continental, a major player in automotive technology, dedicated to sustainable and connected mobility solutions. Explore how Siemens simulation software in the Tecnomatix® portfolio powers Continental’s digital manufacturing transformation. Dive into the intricate world where Process Simulate and Plant Simulation help coordinate a symphony of efficiency for Continental.

By Kelly Gallagher

3 MIN READ

Estun Automation reduces shopfloor commissioning time by 30%

January 5, 2024

Leading manufacturer of motion control and industrial robotics, Estun Automation, uses Siemens Process Simulate software to reduce onsite virtual commissioning time by 30% and comprehensive commissioning costs by 20%. Explore how Siemens simulation and virtual commissioning technology helped Estun accelerate design, validate and deploy production lines at a lower cost.

By Joyce Zhang

5 MIN READ

Autonomous Factory of the Future Siemens

Top 10 digital factories: Siemens ranked as #1 by Manufacturing Digital Magazine

December 27, 2023

Siemens has secured the top spot as the #1 leader in digital manufacturing by Manufacturing Digital Magazine’s “Top 10: Digital Factories.” This recognition highlights Siemens exceptional integration of advanced digital solutions into manufacturing processes. Discover how Siemens Autonomous Factory of the Future plays a role in solidifying its position as a global leader in digitalization.

By Kelly Gallagher

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