Crane simulation reduces costs while enhancing planning reliability

Crane simulation plays a vital role in optimizing industrial production by improving workflow efficiency and ensuring seamless coordination between human operators and machinery. Integrating remote control systems allows for precise movement and synchronization, minimizing delays and inefficiencies. Accurate simulations also help determine the ideal number of cranes required, preventing costly overdimensioning. Additionally, assessing load distribution on crane runways ensures structural stability and avoids expensive retroactive modifications. By leveraging digital tools, businesses can enhance planning reliability, reduce costs, and improve safety. At the Plant Simulation User Conference 2025, Steffen Bangsow will present insights on optimizing crane-based production systems.

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

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.

Picture of Stefan J. Koch, Technical Director, more3D immersed in a VR session using Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software.

Advanced virtual reality with Plant Simulation software

In this lecture, we explore the integration of Plant Simulation software with Virtual Reality (VR) technology, specifically HTC Vive, and discover the transformative impact it has on manufacturing efficiency. By merging the power of Plant Simulation software’s digital modeling with the immersive capabilities of VR, we unlock a new dimension in optimizing and streamlining manufacturing processes.

A picture of a ship being built in a shipyard on the beachfront.

Superior shipbuilding modeling and simulation

The development of the STS library for Plant Simulation software started in an industrial company as the basis for simulation of complex production and logistics. Today, the STS library provides varied functionality for model building, analysis and data management in many industries.

Container terminal Altenwerder in Hamburg, Germany

How Digital Twins increase Sustainability

Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) helped optimizing battery storage utilization in one of the World´s first climate-neutral certified fully automated container…