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Advanced approach to the creation of a logistics simulation model

The lecture explores the transformative potential of logistics simulation modeling using an intelligent logistic library, highlighting its ability to optimize AGV logistics through dynamic simulation techniques.

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

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.

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.

Building on success: Electrolux group enhances library ecosystem, driving efficiency and innovation

The Electrolux Group lecture at the Siemens Plant Simulation Conference unveils their latest digitalization advancements, focusing on expanding their library ecosystem for enhanced manufacturing efficiency and innovation. Their journey, from 2019 analysis to the 2024 introduction of specialized libraries, showcases reduced development timelines and tailored solutions.

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

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.

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G2 Spring Report: Tecnomatix ranked as leader in Process Simulation software

Tecnomatix has been voted as a leader in Process Simulation software by the digital manufacturing community on G2, the leading software peer-review site. Tecnomatix has earned the admiration of users worldwide as the go-to digital manufacturing solution, helping users achieve synchronization between product engineering, manufacturing engineering, production execution, and service engineering.

Simulating a log handler with Plant Simulation

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.

Battery Production

Maximizing efficiency: Integrating layout planning into battery production

Battery Production: In her lecture titled “Enhancing Battery Production: Integrating Layout Planning into Material Flow Simulation,” Louisa Christin, Project Manager in Production Planning at EBZ Ravensburg GmbH, outlined the synergistic benefits of integrating layout planning and material flow simulation in the context of battery production. By drawing from three compelling use cases, Louisa showcased the evolution of battery production in material flow simulation, emphasizing the challenges encountered and the strategies employed to overcome them. Benefits of the integration, including increased throughput, optimized resource utilization, and streamlined processes are shown. Louisa’s presentation provided a overview of how EBZ is optimizing battery production through the power of Plant Simulation.

Driving Sustainable Transformation: BSH's Journey Towards CO2 Reduction at Enamelling

Driving sustainable transformation: BSH’s journey towards CO2 reduction in enameling

In today’s global manufacturing landscape, the imperative for CO2 reduction shapes new paradigms in production planning. Mert Gök, an innovator at BSH Home Appliances Group, illuminates this journey in his presentation on sustainable transformation at the 2024 Plant Simulation User Conference. Delving into the critical enamelling process, essential in home appliance manufacturing, Gök explores strategies to minimize CO2 emissions. Through meticulous planning and execution, BSH achieves remarkable results, halving CO2 emissions while optimizing production efficiency. This holistic approach not only fosters environmental sustainability but also enhances operational excellence and corporate reputation. Join the discourse, as we navigate toward a greener, more sustainable future together.